Regarding pain, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Stimulation of the pain fibers in the internal organs causes visceral pain.
B)Visceral pain is often felt on the surface of the body, at a site some distance from the point of origin.
C)When visceral pain is felt at a distance from the point of origin, it is called transitional pain.
D)A person having a heart attack may feel pain in the left shoulder, the arm, or even the little finger.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct term for pain felt at a distance from the point of origin is "referred pain," not "transitional pain."

Regarding Pain, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE