The Perception and Endogenous Modulation of Pain

Pain is often perceived an unpleasant experience that includes sensory and emotional/motivational responses. Accordingly, pain serves as a powerful teaching signal enabling an organism to avoid injury, and is critical to survival. However, maladaptive pain, such as neuropathic or idiopathic pain, se...

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Main Author: Michael H. Ossipov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Scientifica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.6064/2012/561761
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