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
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