Describe how pain is detected and the neurotransmitters and receptors involved in transmitting that information to the central nervous system.

Differentiate between perception and pain
Then considering the sensation and perception of pain:
Describe how pain is detected and the neurotransmitters and
receptors involved in transmitting that information to the central nervous
system
Choose a specific pharmaceutical pain medication and exp[lain
how it interferes with this pathway to reduce and manage pain.
Consider the downsides of treating pharmacological pain
methods, such as opioids
Choose an alternative pain treatment (non-pharmacological)
and explain how it works to manage pain. What are some potential pros and cons
to this approach?
Finally, propose at least one potential cost and one
potential benefit of pain perception.

Analyze the neurobiology of pain perception Propose
pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical pain management strategies

Evaluate costs and benefits of pain perception
Analyze the biological basis for a neurological condition
Demonstrate knowledge of key topics and concepts related to
sensation and perception

References
5 Peer-reviewed articles included in files
Behavioral neuroscience 9th ed Chapter 8 “General
Principles of Sensory Processing, Touch and Pain”

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