Pain Mechansims Flashcards
The kidneys are innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)
T10-T11
The maintenance of a pool of neurons in a state of partial or sub-threshold excitation is known as ________.
Segmental facilitation
The lower extremities are innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)
T11-L2
The appendix is innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)
T12
An allostatic response is a _______ level change and is a generalized adaptive reaction to stress.
Macro
The adrenal medulla is innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)
T10
The bladder is innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)
T11-L2
Pseudounipolar sensory neurons contained within the dorsal root ganglia are capable of secreting ________.
Substance P
The lower ureters are innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)
T12-L1
The prostate is innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)
T12-L2
The upper ureters are innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)
T10-T11
The uterus and cervix are innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)
T10-L2
The upper extremities innervated by what spinal cord level(s)? (sympathetics)
T2-T6