Table 1.

Thresholds for the activation of neurons by mechanical and electrical stimulation of the dura

von Frey (g)A-δ (mA)C-fiber (mA)
Vehicle4.6 ± 0.5 (42)3.6 ± 0.3 (21)3.4 ± 0.8 (5)
Morphine2.7 ± 0.4** (37)2.1 ± 0.3** (30)2.3 ± 0.4 (9)
  • Data are represented as mean ± SEM. The numbers in parentheses indicate the number of neurons for each treatment group in which thresholds were determined. **p < 0.01 compared to vehicle-treated animals (Student's t test).