Comfort/Pain Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Mental Health & Counseling has 12 clues. Answers range from 5 to 12 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
the process whereby an activated nociceptor converts energy produced by a stimuli into an action potential
occurs as the electrical impulse travels along the nerve fibers, where neurotransmitters regulate it
the point at which a person feels pain
the amount of pain a person is willing to bear
the point at which a person is aware of nociceptive impulses and perceives pain
occurs in the spinal cord, causing muscles to contract reflexively, moving the body away from painful stimuli
Type of pain that is protective and has a short duration
Chronic pain that has no known cause
A type of pain that can be malignant or nonmalignant
A type of pain that is usually described as throbbing, aching, and localized
Directs a patient's attention to something other than pain
the most common and effective method of pain relief
