Physiology of Pain Transmission

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This session provides an overview of peripheral mechanisms of injury-induced and inflammatory pain. It includes a description of the physiology of nociception at the dorsal horn and supraspinal levels. Objectives By the end of this session you will be able to: Explain why a warm shower feels burning hot on sunburned skin Explain how non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs act as analgesics Recognize the major mediators of inflammatory pain in the periphery Explain the role of sodium channels in nociception Explain how chilli peppers produce the sensation of heat