Avascular Necrosis Is the Death of Cells in the Toes

question 58

True/False

Avascular necrosis is the death of cells in the toes due to exposure to extreme cold.

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

The cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and associated tissue that is connected to the brain at the brainstem and runs down the back, encased in the spinal column.

Sensation

Sensation is the process by which sensory receptors and the nervous system receive and represent stimuli from the environment, serving as the foundation for perception.

Pain Receptors

Specialized nerve endings that transduce pain stimuli into nerve signals that are interpreted by the brain as the sensation of pain.

Anticipation

The act of expecting or predicting something to happen based on prior knowledge or cues.