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What Is the Role of Glial Cells for Pain Perception

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What is the role of glial cells for pain perception


A)  If spinal glial cells are activated, they can reduce the experience of pain. 
B)  If glial cells are damaged or inactive, perception of pain increases. 
C)  Glial cells in the spinal cord appear to block transmission of endorphins to the periaqueductal grey. 
D)  Spinal glial cells are activated by the immune system and may amplify chronic pain.

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