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Which of the following is true of the functions of pain?
 
  A) Pain is triggered by activation of Pacinian corpuscles.
  B) Pain can be triggered by tissue damage within the body.
  C) Opiates enhance pain reactivity.
  D) Emotional events mostly decrease the aversiveness of pain stimuli.
  E) Activation of ACC neurons is involved in the long-term consequences of pain.

Question 2

Which of the following is known to decrease pain sensitivity?
 
  A) riding in a car
  B) meditation
  C) consumption of a pill laced with capsaicin
  D) opiate administration
  E) activation of substance P in the spinal cord



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akpaschal

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Rationale: Pain can be triggered by tissue damage within the body.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D




Alygatorr01285

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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