Which of the following is(are) part of the pain matrix?

A. Amygdala
B. Thalamus
C. Hypothalamus
D. All of the above


ANS: D
Rationale: The pain matrix includes parts of the brainstem, amygdala, hypothalamus, thalamus, and cerebral cortex.

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