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Before Sending Messages Down the Spinal Cord and Closing the Pain

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Before sending messages down the spinal cord and closing the pain gate, messages from the small, slow fibers must first pass through the pain gate and on to the __________ system.


Definitions:

Mental Illness

A broad range of conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior, impacting a person's ability to function in everyday life.

Cancer

A disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells that can lead to death if not treated.

Type A Personality

A personality type characterized by competitiveness, urgency, aggressiveness, and a constant feeling of being under time pressure.

Antisocial Personality

A personality disorder characterized by a long term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others.

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