Asked by Marissa Spirito on Jul 02, 2024
The pain matrix includes the __________ and the __________.
A) thalamus; amygdala
B) hypothalamus; anterior cingulate cortex
C) amygdala; anterior cingulate cortex
D) thalamus; anterior cingulate cortex
Anterior Cingulate Cortex
A region of the brain located in the frontal part of the cingulate cortex, involved in functions related to emotion, decision-making, and impulse control.
Pain Matrix
A distributed network of brain regions, including the thalamus and anterior cingulate cortex, thought to respond to many types of pain.
Thalamus
A brain structure serving as a central relay station for sensory information, excluding smell, directing it to appropriate areas of the brain for processing.
- Gain insight into the physical routes and brain formations linked to sensation and emotional response.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the physical routes and brain formations linked to sensation and emotional response.