Mobombi Had Completed About a Quarter of the Distance in the Marathon

question 145

Multiple Choice

Mobombi had completed about a quarter of the distance in the marathon in which he was a participant. Suddenly, he stumbled and fell. Despite feeling a sharp pain initially, he got up and continued to run until he completed the race. Upon crossing the finish line he fell down writhing in pain. When checked out, it was discovered that Mobombi had broken his leg. He was able to run the remainder of the marathon relatively pain free due to the release of

• A) enzymes.
• B) amino acids.
• C) monoamines.
• D) endorphins.

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Definitions:

Phantom Pain

A phenomenon where pain is felt in an absent limb or part of the body, commonly experienced by amputees.

Primary Somatic Sensory Cortex

The region of the cerebral cortex that processes sensory input from various parts of the body, contributing to the perception of touch, pressure, pain, and temperature.

Flex Fingers

The action of bending the fingers at the joints driven by the muscles in the hands and forearms, allowing for grasp and manipulation of objects.

Cerebral Hemorrhage

A condition involving bleeding within the brain tissue due to ruptured blood vessels, often causing damage to brain cells.