How Do Pain Relievers Work? - George Zaidan

What is the main purpose of pain in the human body?

• To make you feel uncomfortable

• To signal that something is wrong or causing damage

• To help you sleep better

• To make you cry

What are the specialized nerve cells in your body that detect pain?

• Neurons

• Receptors

• Nociceptors

• Sensory cells

What happens to your pain threshold when damaged cells release tuning chemicals?

• It increases, making you feel less pain

• It stays the same

• It lowers, making you more sensitive to pain

• It disappears completely

How do common painkillers like aspirin and ibuprofen reduce pain?

• They directly block pain signals from reaching the brain

• They increase the production of pain-blocking chemicals

• They block enzymes that produce chemicals which lower the pain threshold

• They numb the painful area