Jenny Is a Little Girl Whose Experience of Pain Is

question 68

Multiple Choice

Jenny is a little girl whose experience of pain is different from other children her age.She does not have quick reactions to pain that help her avoid painful situations such as pressing a pin between her fingers or biting down on her hand.However,she is able to feel the prolonged pain from these injuries.Which of the following provides the most likely explanation for Jenny's responsiveness to pain?

• A)Jenny's body releases no endorphins.
• B)Jenny's fast pathway does not function as well as her slow pathway.
• C)Jenny's brain is unable to receive the neural impulses from all pain receptors.
• D)Jenny's threshold for pain is low.

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