Biology Exam: Trivia! Quiz Questions

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1.

The impulses related to acute pain are usually transmitted by:
- A.
  
  Nociceptors
- B.
  
  Myelinated A-delta fibers
- C.
  
  Unmyelinated C fibers
- D.
  
  Any sensory fiber with a low pain threshold
2.

In which structure do pain impulses ascend the spinal cord?
- A.
  
  The reticular formation
- B.
  
  The corticospinal tract
- C.
  
  The spinothalamic tract
- D.
  
  The relevant dermatome
3.

According to the gate-control theory, passage of pain impulses may be naturally blocked:
- A.
  
  At the synapse by the entry of other sensory impulses
- B.
  
  By the stress response
- C.
  
  By the administration of morphine directly into the spinal cord
- D.
  
  By referring the pain to other parts of the body
4.

What is the term used to describe the degree of pain that is endured before an individual takes action?
- A.
  
  Pain threshold
- B.
  
  Referred pain
- C.
  
  Phantom pain
- D.
  
  Pain tolerance
5.

Pain perceived in the left arm during the course of a heart attack is an example of:
- A.
  
  Referred pain
- B.
  
  Phantom pain
- C.
  
  Chronic pain
- D.
  
  Subjective pain response
6.

A headache that is related to changes in cerebral blood flow is classified as a/an ________ headache.
- A.
  
  Tension
- B.
  
  Sinus
- C.
  
  Migraine
- D.
  
  Intracranial
7.

What is a common analgesic administered to control a moderate level of pain?
- A.
  
  Meperidine
- B.
  
  Acetaminophen
- C.
  
  Codeine
- D.
  
  Ibuprofen
8.

Which of the following occurs frequently with acute pain but not with chronic pain?
- A.
  
  Depression and debilitation
- B.
  
  A perception of increased generalized pain and discomfort
- C.
  
  Fatigue and lower pain tolerance
- D.
  
  A stress response
9.

What is the role of nociceptors? They are:
- A.
  
  Pain receptors that are stimulated by thermal, chemical, or physical means
- B.
  
  Spinal nerves that conduct impulses from specific areas of the skin
- C.
  
  Responsible for the state of arousal with pain
- D.
  
  Useful in localizing pain to a specific area of the body
10.

Intractable pain is best defined as:
- A.
  
  Pain that is perceived as occurring in an amputated limb
- B.
  
  Severe pain that cannot be controlled by medication
- C.
  
  Pain perceived as coming from a source other than the actual source
- D.
  
  Pain coming from a specific dermatome
11.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
- A.
  
  The brain is more aware of pain impulses when the reticular activating system is depressed.
- B.
  
  Acute pain does not cause a reflex response at the spinal cord synapses.
- C.
  
  Young infants respond to pain with tachycardia and increased blood pressure.
- D.
  
  Chronic pain is easier to tolerate without negative effects.
12.

Ibuprofen is classified as an NSAID and particularly useful in treating:
- A.
  
  Severe pain
- B.
  
  Pain caused by inflammation
- C.
  
  Intracranial pain
- D.
  
  Pain in young infants
13.

Which of the following analgesics acts to reduce pain at the peripheral site?
- A.
  
  Acetaminophen
- B.
  
  Morphine
- C.
  
  Codeine
- D.
  
  Intravenous general anesthesia