Stimulation of which of the following structures reduces the sensation of pain?
A)substantia gelatinosa
B)intralaminar nuclei of the thalamus
C)periaqueductal gray (PAG)
D)dorsal column nuclei

Question

Stimulation of which of the following structures reduces the sensation of pain?​ 
A)substantia gelatinosa 
B)intralaminar nuclei of the thalamus 
C)periaqueductal gray (PAG) 
D)dorsal column nuclei

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The periaqueductal gray (PAG) is a region in the midbrain that plays a role in pain modulation. Stimulation of PAG can reduce the sensation of pain.

Stimulation of Which of the Following Structures Reduces the Sensation