Sоme individuаls аre bоrn with а rare cоndition that prevents them from feeling pain. As a result, they may suffer injuries without even realizing it. Others with related conditions may feel pain only at the moment of injury, but not afterward. Using what you’ve learned about the sensory and pain pathways, answer the following: Describe how the normal pain pathway works from the site of injury to the conscious perception of pain in the brain Identify and explain which structures or steps in this pathway might not be functioning in a person who cannot feel pain at all If a person can feel pain only at the time of injury, but not afterward, what part of the pain pathway or processing system might be affected? Support your reasoning with course content from Module 5. Be sure to use correct terminology, include the types of neurons and regions of the nervous system involved, and explain how damage or dysfunction in each area would affect pain perception.
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