Recent research indicates that glial cells might
A) increase the experience of chronic pain.
B) decrease the experience of chronic pain.
C) increase the experience of pain associated with childbirth.
D) decrease the experience of pain associated with childbirth.

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Recent research suggests that glial cells might contribute to chronic pain by increasing the sensitization of neurons in the spinal cord and brain. Therefore, glial cells would increase the experience of chronic pain. However, there is no evidence to suggest that they have any effect on the experience of pain associated with childbirth.

Recent Research Indicates That Glial Cells Might