Ms. Chou has chronic pain. As such, she likely has more activation in her ___________ compared to people who experience an acute injury, like a burn.
A) thalamus
B) prefrontal cortex
C) somatosensory cortex
D) PAG

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Chronic pain is associated with increased activity in the prefrontal cortex, which is involved in the cognitive and emotional aspects of pain processing, distinguishing it from the acute pain response that might involve more direct sensory processing areas.

Ms Chou Has Chronic Pain