Pain Due to Central Sensitization Involves All of the Following

question 5

Multiple Choice

Pain due to central sensitization involves all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)Response to a noxious stimulus, signaling tissue damage
• B)May be self-perpetuated through psychosocial factors
• C)Perpetuated even in the absence of peripheral tissue involvement
• D)Requires that patients be encouraged to push through pain

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Definitions:

Set Point

The point at which your “weight thermostat” may be set. When your body falls below this weight, increased hunger and a lowered metabolic rate may combine to restore lost weight.

Ghrelin Levels

The concentration of ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates hunger, produced mainly by the stomach.

PYY Levels

PYY levels refer to the concentration of peptide YY, a hormone involved in hunger regulation and appetite suppression.

Blood Glucose Level

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, important for diagnosing and managing diabetes.