Asked by Lanavy Wilson on Sep 29, 2024
What helps to explain an athlete's ability to play with a broken foot and not feel the pain until much later
A) overactive thyroid response
B) hypnotic induction control theory of pain
C) sympathetic nervous system control mechanisms
D) gate-control theory of pain
Gate-control Theory
A theory proposing that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue to the brain.
Sympathetic Nervous System
Part of the autonomic nervous system that controls the body's responses to stress or emergencies, often termed the "fight or flight" response.
Hypnotic Induction
A process or set of techniques designed to put a person into a state of hypnosis, marked by increased suggestibility and relaxation.
- Identify mechanisms of pain perception and management.
Learning Objectives
- Identify mechanisms of pain perception and management.