Topics: Pain Pathophysiology Quiz
During a basketball game, Damien Sebastian accidentally stepped on a nail. What is the function of his nociceptors in this situation?
A. To dampen the sensation of pain
B. To amplify the sensation of pain
C. To transmit signals to his brain about the injury
D. To regulate his body temperature
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During a soccer match, Lindsey accidentally kicked Jewel. Jewel felt a sharp pain. What is the function of neurotransmitters in Jewel’s pain perception?
A. To block the pain signals from reaching Jewel’s brain
B. To increase the intensity of Jewel’s pain signals
C. To cause inflammation in Jewel’s body
D. To decrease the intensity of Jewel’s pain signals