Whenever You Have a Tooth Filled, You Either Pinch Yourself

question 598

Multiple Choice

Whenever you have a tooth filled, you either pinch yourself or dig a fingernail into your knuckle while the dentist is working. In order to control pain, you are using

• A)sensory conflict.
• B)counterirritation.
• C)systematic desensitization.
• D)sensory adaptation.

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Definitions:

Light-Dependent Reactions

Series of biochemical processes in photosynthesis that require light to produce ATP and NADPH, occurring in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts.

ATP

Adenosine Triphosphate is a high-energy molecule found in every cell. Its job is to store and supply the cell with needed energy.

NADPH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, a coenzyme involved in anabolic reactions, such as lipid and nucleic acid synthesis, by providing the reducing power.

Photosynthesis

The method through which green plants and certain other life forms utilize sunlight to produce nutrients from carbon dioxide and water.