The __________ Is the Region of the Midbrain That Plays

question 4

Multiple Choice

The __________ is the region of the midbrain that plays an important role in the perception of pain.

• A) ventrobasal complex of the thalamus
• B) somatosensory cortex
• C) periacqueductal gray (PAG)
• D) ventromedial nucleus

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Definitions:

Phobic

Exhibiting or pertaining to an extreme or irrational fear or aversion to a specific object, situation, or activity.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) as a way to manage anxiety.

Agoraphobia

is an anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear of places or situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available, often leading to avoidance behaviors.

Panic Disorder

A type of anxiety disorder characterized by sudden and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.