Which of the following facts about detecting pain is true?
A) women have adapted the ability to withstand more intense pain than men, due to the need to deliver children
B) in some areas of the body, women have twice as many pain receptors as men
C) all pain pathways by-pass the thalamus and have direct connections with the cortex
D) anxiously focusing on the painful stimulus makes it feel better

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Studies have found that women have more pain receptors in certain areas of the body, such as the uterus and skin, which may contribute to women experiencing more pain or being more sensitive to pain in those areas. However, it is not true that women have adapted to be able to withstand more pain than men overall.

Answer: C  
 All pain pathways do go through the thalamus, which acts as a relay station for sensory information before it reaches the cortex.

Answer: D  
 Focusing on pain can actually make it feel worse, as it can increase anxiety and attention to the pain. Distraction and relaxation techniques are often more effective in managing pain.

Which of the Following Facts About Detecting Pain Is True