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Carol Zaragoza
on Oct 20, 2024
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What physiological process causes the severe pain of menstrual cramps?
A) Mechanical stimuli
B) Thermal stimuli
C) Prostaglandin activity
D) Histamine activity
Menstrual Cramps
Painful sensations felt in the lower abdomen before or during menstrual periods, due to uterine contractions.
Prostaglandin Activity
Biological processes involving prostaglandins, which are lipid compounds having diverse hormone-like effects in animals.
- Distinguish among different pain types and understand their corresponding physiological mechanisms.
- Understand the mechanisms that govern how pain is transmitted and perceived.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish among different pain types and understand their corresponding physiological mechanisms.
- Understand the mechanisms that govern how pain is transmitted and perceived.
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