Post a response to the following:

• Define, describe, and clearly differentiate between the terms sensation and perception.
• Then, considering the sensation and perception of pain:
  • Describe how pain is detected and the neurotransmitters and receptors involved in transmitting that information to the central nervous system.
  • Choose a specific pharmaceutical pain medication and explain how it interferes with this pathway to reduce and manage pain. Consider the downsides of treating pain via pharmacological methods, such as opioids.
  • Choose an alternative pain treatment (non-pharmaceutical) and explain how it works to manage pain. What are some potential pros and cons to this approach?
  • Finally, propose at least one potential cost and one potential benefit of pain perception.