The cerebral signature for pain perception and its modulation.

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Summary

It is suggested that the brainstem plays a pivotal role in gating the degree of nociceptive transmission so that the resultant pain experienced is appropriate for the particular situation of the individual.

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Published
2007-08-02
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Keywords

Perception, Signature (topology), Neuroscience, Pain perception, Psychology

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