Jan Says That Neonates Are Not Sensitive to Pain and That

question 71

Multiple Choice

Jan says that neonates are not sensitive to pain and that this is adaptive to them in the birthing process. Lynn says that neonates do in fact feel pain and that they should be given anesthesia for uncomfortable, painful procedures. Melissa says that neonates do feel pain, but that they are less sensitive to pain than are older children. Given recent research, who is correct?

• A) Jan
• B) Lynn
• C) Melissa
• D) To date, there has been no conclusive research on neonates and pain.

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain located at the sides, involved in processing sensory input into derived meanings for the appropriate retention of visual memory, language comprehension, and emotion association.

Cerebral Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as thought, language, and consciousness.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located behind the forehead that is responsible for important cognitive skills, such as emotional expression, problem solving, memory, and judgment.

Frontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior.