Pain Flashcards
1
Q
Explain the term Hyperalgesia
A
An extreme sensitivity to pain
2
Q
Explain the term allodynia
A
A condition in which ordinarily non-painful stimuli inflict pain
3
Q
Describe A-delta fibres function
A
A-Delta fibres are involved in pain transmission.
associated with acute/sharp pain
4
Q
What is the function of C-Fibres
A
processing sensory input information to the somata sensory cortex.
- heat; pain
5
Q
True or false; does the diameter of a nerve fibre affect speed/velocity?
A
TRUE. The larger the diameter the higher the speef of conduction
