Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Mr. Rogers is admitted into the Emergency room. When asked about his symptoms, Mr. Rogers claims that he feels pain whenever he touches his left forearm. The patient has no lesion, no history with injury to his forearm, and does not have a sunburn. His blood pressure and cholesterol levels are normal and overall Mr Rogers seems like a healthy man. What is Mr. Rogers suffering from?
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Referred pain from a myocardial infarction |
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Diffuse pain from activation of Aδ and C fibers |
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Allodynia |
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Hyperalgesia |
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“Wind up”, a pain-induced persistent increases in excitability and synaptic transmission in the ventral horn
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Habituation |
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