Pain Inhibition (3 Pain Relief Systems) Flashcards
1
Q
Second system blocking nerve impulses by _ means
A
Chemical
2
Q
Brain produces _ in response to pain signals
A
Endorphins
3
Q
Endorphins block receptors in _ and _
A
Brain stem
Thalamus
4
Q
Endorphins block _
A
Spinal relay gates
5
Q
A
6
Q
Heroine and morphine are pain killers because they block _
A
Same receptors
7
Q
Brain can send impulses down the spinal cord to _
A
Suppress pain signals at relays
(Suppression)
8
Q
Suppression is in extreme moments like when _
A
Soldier fighting for their lige
9
Q
A
Soldier fighting for their life
10
Q
How much pain felt, determined by quantity of _
A
Endorphins
11
Q
Relaxation, positive mental outlook, and _ increase endorphins
A
Sleep
12
Q
Fear, depression, and lack of exercise, and _ increase endorphins
A
Concentrating on pain
13
Q
Fewer endorphins, more _
A
Pain
14
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