Which Are Characteristics of Visceral Pain

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which are characteristics of visceral pain?

• A)It is sharp and well defined when transmitted by A-delta fibers.
• B)It is perceived as poorly localized and is transmitted by the sympathetic nervous system.
• C)It arises from connective tissue, muscle, bone, or skin.
• D)It is perceived as dull, aching, and poorly localized when transmitted by C fibers.

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Definitions:

Late Adulthood

The stage of life typically associated with old age, focusing on retirement, physical decline, and reflecting on life achievements.

Retirement

The act of leaving one's job and ceasing to work, typically due to reaching a certain age or health condition, often leading to changes in lifestyle.

Career

involves a series of jobs or occupations undertaken over a period of time, often in a specific industry, that provides progression and personal livelihood.

Conception

The process of fertilization where a sperm and egg meet, resulting in the formation of a zygote and the beginning of pregnancy.