The pathway that researchers believe mediates the perception of pain originates in
A) the septal nucleus.
B) the periacqueductal gray.
C) the medulla.
D) the medial forebrain bundle.

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The periaqueductal gray (PAG) is a region in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in the modulation and perception of pain. It is involved in the descending pain control pathway, which can inhibit pain signals at the spinal cord level.

The Pathway That Researchers Believe Mediates the Perception of Pain