According to Consensus Research,in Which Direction Do Pain Signals Travel

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to consensus research,in which direction do pain signals travel to contribute to the experience of pain?

• A)"up," from tissue, to spinal cord, to brain
• B)"down," from brain, to spinal cord
• C)Both up and down.
• D)Neither up nor down; pain is an almost exclusively psychological phenomenon

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Definitions:

Bone

A dense, hard connective tissue composing the skeleton of most vertebrates, providing support, protection, and aiding in movement.

Calcified

Having deposits of calcium salts within tissues, which can indicate aging or pathological changes.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

An autoimmune disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints, leading to pain and deformity.

Thoracic Vertebra

One of the twelve vertebrae located in the mid-upper back, part of the spinal column that supports the thoracic (chest) region.