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A 24-year-old woman has throbbing left-sided headaches which get worsen with movement and got aggravated by loud noises. She also has nausea along with it. Patient needs a dark quiet room during episodes. Which of the following best explains the pathogenesis of the patient’s headache syndrome?

ADiffuse muscular contraction of the neck and scalp
BDisinhibition of the central pacemaker neurons in the posterior hypothalamic region
CDysfunction of monoaminergic sensory control systems in brainstem and hypothalamus (Correct Answer)
DFocal cerebral vasodilation in the region of the brain that is the focus of the pain