Question

You are caring for an 18-year-old who is recovering from a motor vehicle accident (MVA) and has several broken bones. The pain response this individual will most likely experience stems from what part of the central nervous system (CNS)

Answer 1

Cerebral cortex

Step-by-step explanation:

• Cerebral cortex forms the outer layer of cerebrum of brain. It is involved in perception, memory formation, consciousness etc.
• Many cerebral cortical structures like motor cortex, cingulate cortex and insular cortex form a network which is primarily involved in perception and modulation of pain.
• Neurotransmitters like GABA, dopamine and glutamate also impact the pain response via cerebral cortex.
• Hence, the patient is displaying pain response due to the activity of cerebral cortex.