What information does the student learn about parietal pain?
a. Parietal pain arises from the parietal peritoneum.
b. It is generally more localized than visceral pain.
c. Parietal pain is usually less intense than visceral pain.
d. Nerve fibers that travel to the spinal cord are involved in parietal pain.
e. Parietal pain corresponds to dermatomes T6 and L1.
Answer:
a. Parietal pain arises from the parietal peritoneum.
b. It is generally more localized than visceral pain.
d. Nerve fibers that travel to the spinal cord are involved in parietal pain.
e. Parietal pain corresponds to dermatomes T6 and L1.
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