Ted has the tension headache he seems to get each weekday afternoon. His neck and the back of his head are aching. Neurons coding this pain connect first in the brain's ___________.
A) cerebellum
B) hypothalamus
C) medulla
D) pons

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The medulla is part of the brainstem that serves as a relay center for sensory processing, including pain signals. Pain signals from the head and neck would enter the brain through the medulla, which would then send signals to other parts of the brain for further processing and perception of pain. The cerebellum is primarily involved in motor coordination, the hypothalamus plays a role in regulating hormones and other bodily functions, and the pons is involved in tasks such as breathing and sleep.

Ted Has the Tension Headache He Seems to Get Each