PATH 1000 - Midterm 2 - Unit (4-7)

PATH 1000 - Midterm 2 - Unit (4-7) Pain "unpleasant sensory & emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage" Pain perception conscious awareness of a painful sensation Pain tolerance the duration of time or the intensity of pain an individual will endure before displaying noticeable pain responses (maximum amount of pain) Pain threshold minimum point at which something, such as pressure or heat, causes you pain. Nociceptive pain caused by tissue injury, well-localized and often described as aching or throbbing Pain tolerance decreased repeated exposure, also decreased by fatigue, anger, boredom, apprehension and sleep deprivation Pain tolerance increased by alcohol consumption, persistent use of analgesia, hypnosis, warmth, distraction and strong beliefs or faith Neuromodulation physiologic process to facilitate or suppress pain