Placebos Given to Reduce Pain Have Been Shown to Increase

question 17

True/False

Placebos given to reduce pain have been shown to increase activity in the insula and thalamus.

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Definitions:

T Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity, recognizing and responding to infected cells.

Self-tolerance

The immune system's ability to recognize and not mount an attack against the body's own cells and tissues.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

A chronic inflammatory disorder affecting joints, including those in the hands and feet, characterized by painful swelling that can result in bone erosion and joint deformity.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

An autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in many parts of the body, causing widespread inflammation and tissue damage.