The Phenomenon in Which Less Provocation Is Needed to Cause

question 5

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon in which less provocation is needed to cause pain or perceived pain increases with the same level of stimuli occurs as a result of:

• A) decreased serotonin uptake.
• B) N-methyl-D-aspartate activation.
• C) increased inhibitory mechanisms.
• D) neurons that are excitable and spontaneously discharge.

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