Age Is a Factor in Different Responses to Pain

Multiple Choice

Age is a factor in different responses to pain. Which of the following age-related statements about pain is NOT true?

A) Preterm and newborn infants do not yet have functional pain pathways.
B) Painful experiences and prolonged exposure to analgesic drugs during pregnancy may permanently alter neuronal organization in the child.
C) Increases in the pain threshold in older adults may be related to peripheral neuropathies and changes in skin thickness.
D) Decreases in pain tolerance are evident in older adults.