A diagram that shows the pathways of pain. It is divided into three sections. The first section is titled "Pathways of Pain" and it shows a brain touch which is a device used to detect and treat pain. The brain touch is represented by a red circle with a white arrow pointing to it. The red circle represents the NMDDA-mediated signaling pathway which helps to regulate the flow of blood from the brain to the brain. The white arrow represents the neurotransmitters which are responsible for regulating the expression of pain in the body. The diagram also shows the different types of receptors and receptors that can be used to regulate and control the pain such as the immune system the cell membrane and the cell nucleus. In the second section there is a purple circle representing the microglia activation pathway. This pathway is responsible for the activation of the brain's immune system and helps to reduce the risk of pain and improve the overall health of the patient. The purple circle represents inflammation and inflammation which can help to reduce inflammation and improve overall health.

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Date
2015
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