A Combat Soldier Is Shot in the Leg During an Intense

question 14

Multiple Choice

A combat soldier is shot in the leg during an intense firefight. However, he does not experience any pain until he gets to the relative safety of the field hospital. This is an illustration of natural analgesia, which involves

• A)endorphins.
• B)lateral inhibition.
• C)capsaicin.
• D)kinesthetic perception.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, involved in complex brain functions such as thought, memory, attention, awareness, and language.

Melatonin

A chemical secreted by the pineal gland that controls the cycles of sleeping and waking.

Altered States

Conditions of consciousness that significantly differ from the normal waking state, often induced by drugs, meditation, hypnosis, or extreme physical exertion.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's self, environment, and thoughts; encompasses wakefulness and awareness.