Which of the following is NOT a functional change that occurs in the nervous system during chronic pain?
A. The pain pathways show an increase in sensitivity.
B. Brain stem pathways become more responsive.
C. Activity decreases in the prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, and insula.
D. Increased amount of somatosensory cortical tissue devoted to the pain.
Answer: C
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