Pain

Which of the following statements is true regarding pain perception?

Which class of drugs is often used for neuropathic pain and works by stabilizing abnormal electrical activity in the nervous system?

What is the main advantage of using COX-2 inhibitors over traditional NSAIDs in pain management?

Which non-pharmacological technique emphasizes the use of the mind to influence bodily functions, including pain perception, through relaxation and focused attention?

Which enzyme converts arachidonic acid into prostaglandin H2, the precursor for various prostaglandins?

what is the key characteristic that distinguishes pain from nociception?

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with transmitting pain signals in the nervous system?

How is pain commonly defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)?

In the context of pain and inflammation, which COX isoform is induced in response to tissue injury and pro-inflammatory signals?

Which of the following is a non-pharmacological approach commonly used for pain management that involves applying controlled, focused electrical currents to nerves to modify pain perception?

What is the role of the descending inhibitory pathway in pain modulation?

Pain that is perceived in a part of the body that is not actually affected is known as:

How is acute pain typically defined in terms of duration?

What is the term for a mind-body practice that combines physical postures, breath control, relaxation, and meditation to promote overall well-being, including pain management?

Which of the following is a term for the specialized nerve endings that detect noxious stimuli and initiate the sensation of pain?

Which type of pain is typically sharp and localized, resulting from activation of high-threshold mechanoreceptors or thermal receptors?

Which type of pain receptors are activated by mechanical stimuli, such as pressure or stretching of tissues?

What is the primary purpose of the pain system in the human body?

Which of the following substances is released during tissue injury and sensitizes nociceptors, contributing to the perception of pain?

Which of the following is a non-pharmacological intervention that involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to alleviate pain?

What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in the context of pain management?

Pain originating from internal organs, often described as a deep, dull, or squeezing sensation, is called:

In the process of nociception, what is the term for the activation of pain receptors in response to harmful stimuli?

Acute pain is often associated with:

Which neurotransmitter is involved in the descending inhibitory pathway and acts to inhibit the transmission of pain signals in the spinal cord?