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HSC7111 - Cardiology > Pain pharmacology > Flashcards

Pain pharmacology Flashcards

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What is a nociceptor?

A

Pain receptor found in all organs except brain

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What is a Type A nocioceptor?

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Myelinated pain receptor (fast, sharp & localized)

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What is a Type C nocioceptor?

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Unmylenated pain receptor (slow dull & unlocalised)

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What causes somatic pain?

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Skin & deep tissue responding to cuts, muscular stretches & fractures

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What causes visceral pain?

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Ischemia & inflammation

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How do endogenous opioids work?

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Prevent release of excitatory neurotransmitters at spinal cord, midbrain, thalamus & cortex

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