Pain Flashcards

1
Q

3 types of pain?

A

nociceptive (protective), inflammatory and neuropathic

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2
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describe dif b/w allodynia and hyperalgesia giving examples

A
hyper = increased sensitvity to pain (shower hurting when sunburnt).
Allo =  pain due to a stimulus which does not normally provoke pain (pain from a feather).
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3
Q

pain fibres of the peripheral nerve and their difs?

A

A delta = fast. C = slow

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