Pain

Question 1

Nocioreceptive pain

Answer 1

pain from tissue damage. Cut at the arm is a nociceptive pain

Question 2

reffered pain

Answer 2

pain perceived at a site next to or at a distance from the sight of injury. EX: Heart attack feels pain at arm but location is heart

Question 3

Neuropathic pain

Answer 3

abnormal function of the nervous system due to injury. Nerve irritation.
i. Note that neuropathic pain is perceived as sharp, burning or radiating pain from peripheral or central nervous system injury or disease

Question 4

temperature sensation

Answer 4

a. Stimulates sensory receptors that will decrease pain signals to the brain
b. Dilates blood vessels which increase flow of oxygen to the muscle
c. Facilitates stretching of soft tissues that will decrease stiffness and becomes more flexible/loose for more comfort
d. Helps resolve inflammation

Question 5

Analgesic

Answer 5

absence of pain or noxious stimulation, relief of pain. “loss of pain” (aspirin or Tylenol)
i. Analgesic alters pain perception

Question 6

Anasthetic

Answer 6

loss of sensation of due to medication, drugs, or nerve damage; numbness and refer to the lost of the ability to feel sensation and pain. “loss of feeling” (numbing meds) causes muscle weakness & relaxation
i. Anesthetic stop transmission of nerve impulses

Question 7

Where does the perception of pain occur

Answer 7

sensory cortex
i. Perception of pain occurs when nociceptors are stimulated & transmit signal thru sensory neurons in spinal cord. Then sent to brain, then sent t