Pain Flashcards
1
Q
pain
A
discomfort associated with tissue damage, serves an adaption purpose
2
Q
A deltaFibers
A
large diameter, myelin sheathed, high threshold, sharp pain
3
Q
C Fibers
A
thin, unmyelinated, longer lasting, dull ache
4
Q
Neuropathic Pain
A
inappropriate signaling of pain by neurons, nerve damage rather than tissue damage
5
Q
Phantom limb pain
A
continued perception of pain despite missing limb
6
Q
cingulate cortex
A
regulates pain info
7
Q
Opiate Drugs
A
Mimic endogenous opioids, ex. endorphins and enkaphlins
act in periaveductal grey(Brainstem)
can inject locally
8
Q
skin stimulation
A
electrical stimulation of nerves around injured area
9
Q
Placebos
A
chemically inert
10
Q
acupunture
A
likely act by opioid means
11
Q
Stress
A
Exposure to stress can produce analgesia
