The Neuromatrix Model Does Not ________

question 29

Multiple Choice

The neuromatrix model does not ________.

• A) posit that the body is perceived as a unit
• B) posit that the perception of unity of the body, including pain, is produced by a central neural process
• C) posit that the perception of unity of the body, excluding pain, is produced by a central neural process
• D) describe repeated cyclical processing and synthesis of nerve impulses through the neuromatrix

---

Definitions:

Reward Circuit

A dopamine-rich circuit in the brain that produces feelings of pleasure when activated.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including mood, motivation, reward, and the coordination of movement, and implicated in several mental health disorders.

Benzodiazepines

A class of psychoactive drugs known for their sedative, hypnotic (sleep-inducing), anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties.

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating nerve excitability and anxiety.