The strength of the communication between the nucleus accumbens and frontal cortex is about 85% accurate in determining how long a patient will suffer from pain. This is most likely due to the connection between the two areas being attributed to ______.

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The nucleus accumbens and frontal cortex are both involved in processing emotions and reward. The strength of communication between these areas likely influences how emotionally a person reacts to pain, which can affect the perception and duration of pain.

The Strength of the Communication Between the Nucleus Accumbens and Frontal