Stimuli which evoke true visceral pain include all the following, except :-a- sharp cuttingb- stretchingc- spasmd- chemical irritation

Explain the biological process of pain and how pain is perceived.

Give two examples of pain excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters.

Use the model of the brain, spinal cord and spinal nerves to follow the ascending pathway of touch from the right arm up to the brain. Use key words and refer to structures listed. Also, label on the diagrams below to show the flow of information for Mr. Dexter feeling his arm. Start from the right arm and finish at the brain.

How can drugs, such as novocaine, effectively block the transmission of pain impulses? Why don’t they block motor impulses—or do they?

Differentiate between phasic and tonic receptors and describe types of pain control and how they work

Classify pain fibers by characteristics and qualities of pain they transmit.

Which of the following best describes what a dermatome represents? The relative area of the somatosensory cortex devoted to each body part The area of proprioreceptors that innervate specific spinal segments The smallest distance between two points that can be discriminated between across the surface of the body The area of skin innervated by each spinal segment The somatosensory receptors responsible for sensing vibrations

pain is considered to be pain, and is communicated via fibres. O Visceral; Slow; A Somatic; Fast; A Somatic; Slow; C O Visceral; Fast; C Both B & C are correct

Which aspect of pain is most responsive to relief by placebos?