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A:Referred pain from the appendix would usually present as diffuse pain or discomfort around the belly button, or sharp pain in the right lower quadrant. Sometimes though, depending on how the patients' innards developed when they were an embryo, it could actually be felt in the right shoulder as well. Refer to dermatomes and nerve distribution.
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Where would pain appear if the appendix was receiving painful stimuli?
Pain in the appendix is felt around the umbilicus (belly button). If the appendix is inflamed (as it is when infected a.k.a. appendicitis) it begins to irritate the abdominal lining around it and the pain will move into the lower right part of the abdomen.
Where would pain appear if kidneys were receiving painful stimuli?
in your lower back, the lumbar area
What are the function of the nociceptors?
Detecting painful stimuli
What is correct order in which to assess level of arousal?
Determine the arousal state first, using minimal stimuli and increasing intensity as needed. Start with auditory stimuli, move to tactile stimuli, and use painful stimuli as a last resort.
What type of tissue is specialized for receiving stimuli and conducting impulses?
Nervous tissue is specialized for receiving stimuli and conducting impulses. Neurons are the primary cells of nervous tissue that are responsible for transmitting electrical signals throughout the body.
Do earthworms feel pain?
Pain perception can be conceptualized in 2 ways. First, you have pain perception at the punitive level, or the capacity to react to noxious stimuli - this ispreciselywhat earth worms have. The brains of earth worms have not evolved to the point where they have the higher braincentresrequired for encoding painful stimuli. On the other hand, there is pain perception at the cognitive level. Here, the organism which is exposed to trauma or noxious stimuli indeed have the appropriate functioning structures required for encoding and processing painful stimuli.
What is responsible for receiving interpreting and producing a response to stimuli.?
The nervous system is responsible for receiving, interpreting, and producing a response to stimuli. It consists of sensory receptors that detect changes in the environment, neurons that transmit signals to the brain, and the brain itself, which processes the information and generates appropriate responses. This complex interaction enables organisms to react to internal and external stimuli effectively.
What is the purpose of the nerve cell?
In receiving different kinds of stimuli depending on the location and purpose of the nerve cell!
When checking responiveness for a unresponsive victim what would you do?
To check for responsiveness verbally announce your presence and ask if you are OK. If they don't answer try a painful stimuli. Painful stimuli include squeezing the muscle at the shoulder or pushing on the pressure point behind the ear. No response to painful stimuli then check the Carotid Pulse on the neck. No pulse, begin CPR.
What are some examples of painful stimuli that can trigger a physical response in the body?
Examples of painful stimuli that can trigger a physical response in the body include touching a hot surface, getting a cut or injury, experiencing extreme cold, or feeling a sharp object pierce the skin. These stimuli can cause the body to react with reflex actions like pulling away, flinching, or feeling a sharp pain sensation.
How do receptors for pain contribute to the perception and processing of painful stimuli in the human body?
Receptors for pain, called nociceptors, play a crucial role in detecting and transmitting painful stimuli to the brain. When these receptors are activated by harmful or potentially damaging stimuli, they send signals to the brain, which then processes and interprets the information as pain. This process helps the body to respond appropriately to potential threats and protect itself from harm.
Abnormal activity or lack of response to normal stimuli is called?
This condition is referred to as sensory overload or sensory deprivation, depending on whether there is an excessive amount of stimuli or an absence of stimuli causing the abnormal response.
