Pain Is Often Conveyed Through Nonverbal Communication

question 30

Short Answer

Pain is often conveyed through nonverbal communication. Two other common, nonverbally expressed emotions are _________________ and ______________.

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Definitions:

Childbirth

The process of delivering a baby and placenta from the uterus to the outside world.

Lactation

The biological process by which mammals produce milk to feed their offspring, involving hormonal regulation and mammary gland development.

Gas Neurotransmitters

Small, gaseous molecules that serve as neurotransmitters in the nervous system, capable of diffusing across cellular membranes to send neural signals.

Nitric Oxide

Nitric oxide is a reactive gas and a signaling molecule in many physiological and pathological processes, playing a pivotal role in vascular regulation, neurotransmission, and immune responses.