When the CNS Responds to Tissue Damage by Decreasing the Pain

question 70

Multiple Choice

When the CNS responds to tissue damage by decreasing the pain threshold and increasing its sensitivity to pain, this is called ________.

• A) referred pain
• B) central sensitization
• C) peripheral sensitization
• D) cumulative sensitization
• E) phantom pain

---

Definitions:

Hourly Rate

A measure of compensation or payment calculated based on the number of hours worked.

Wage

The fixed regular payment made by an employer to an employee, typically expressed on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.

Bonus

An additional payment or reward given to employees or organizations, often as an incentive or reward for performance.

Management By Objectives (MBO)

Systematic approach that allows managers to focus on attainable goals and to achieve the best results based on the organization’s resources.