Which Region Is Involved in Pain Control Circuits of the Brainstem

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which region is involved in pain control circuits of the brainstem?

• A) Dorsal horn of the spinal cord
• B) Cingulate cortex
• C) Thalamus
• D) Periaqueductal gray

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