The research was conducted by Dr. David Finn and his research team found that stress reduces pain levels. The article states that pain is both a sensory and emotional experience that can be modified by many factors such as fear or stress. An exposure to a high-stress environment or external stimulus will suppress pain sensors. The Amygdala is a section of the brain that processes emotional responses and pain. The brain suppresses pain in part through the action of marijuana-like substances produced inside the brain. The research shows the complex interactions between the neurotransmitter systems in times of stress and in times of pain and concluded that high levels of stress can reduce the perception of pain.
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NOS themes:
Science is collaborative
Science is based on evidence
Role of credibility
http://current.biologyguild.com/neuroscience/brain-suppresses-pain-stress/20130306-247.html
Nic McKenney
Hour 1
Science is based on evidence
Role of credibility
http://current.biologyguild.com/neuroscience/brain-suppresses-pain-stress/20130306-247.html
Nic McKenney
Hour 1
That is very interesting that our body lessens our pain perception when we have more stress. I wonder why our body does suppress the pain I think it may be because stress causes more pain like a sore neck and a worse immune system. another NOS theme is the role of motivation and curiosity because the research took time and motivation to complete.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.stress-management-for-health.com/physical-effects-of-stress.html
This proves why soldiers and law enforcement officers are able to keep going even after they get shot in a firefight. I disagree with the statement that it creates marijuana like effects because marijuana also causes drowsiness and not just reduced pain reception. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080612172150.htm
ReplyDeleteThis is interesting to me. This may have to do with when you get hit or punched you are able to fight back because it dosen't really hurt. It only starts to hurt when you have removed yourself from the situation or the stress levels have gone down. I aslo agree with JP's comment on how soldiers are able to keep going because of this.
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