Central sensitization refers to
a. An increase in responsiveness of the nociceptor
b. The situation in which normally innocuous stimuli evokes pain
c. Altered processing by dorsal horn neurons
d. The expectation of pain or relief from pain-producing responses
c
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Which of the following theories proposes an explanation for why trigger points are localized?
a. Dysfunctional endplate b. Energy crisis c. Convergence projection d. Spinal cord spillover
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Providing care at home without transport to a hospital is an example of the extended scope of:
a. critical care. c. primary care. b. industrial medicine. d. advanced care.
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