__________ Is a Type of Synaptic Plasticity That Results in a Decrease

question 11

Multiple Choice

__________ is a type of synaptic plasticity that results in a decrease of neurotransmitter release after repeated action potentials.

• A)Synaptic facilitation
• B)Post-tetanic potentiation
• C)Synaptic depression
• D)Presynaptic depression

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Definitions:

Endogenous Opioids

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Music Therapy

The clinical use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship.

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Persistent pain that lasts weeks to years, often beyond the expected period of healing, complicating the patient's quality of life and functioning.

Assess Pain

The process of evaluating and measuring a patient’s pain intensity, quality, and location, often using scales or descriptions, to guide treatment decisions.