Pain

Question 1

In reference to pain, which of the following is found in the dorsal horn synapse between the nociceptor and the relay nerve?
(1 Mark)
* Histamine
* Prostaglandins
* Serotonin
* Glutamate

Answer 1

• Glutamate

Question 2

The ‘Gate Control Theory of Pain’ by Melzack and Wall (1965) suggests that our perception of pain can be increased or decreased at what stage of Nociceptive Pain?
* Nociception
* Transmission
* Perception
* Modulation

Answer 2

• Modulation

Question 3

‘The movement of nerve impulses along defined pathways to reach the brain’ is?
a) Nociception
b) Transmission
c) Perception
d) Modulation

Answer 3

b) Transmission

Question 4

Which type of pain tends to be well-localised?
a) Somatic
b) Visceral
c) Neuropathic
d) Referred

Answer 4

a) Somatic