When the CNS responds to tissue damage by decreasing the pain threshold and increasing its sensitivity to pain, this is called ________.

A. phantom pain
B. cumulative sensitization
C. referred pain
D. central sensitization
E. peripheral sensitization


Answer: D

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A) integumentary B) skeletal C) muscular D) cardiovascular E) digestive

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The white portion of the eye is called the ________________________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A. one B. two C. three D. four

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