Asked by Brody Cullen on May 18, 2024
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More than half of all sensory afferents are
A) A-beta fibers.
B) A-delta fibers.
C) C fibers.
D) myelinated.
Sensor Afferents
Nerves that carry sensory signals from the periphery of the body towards the central nervous system.
A-Beta Fibers
Large sensory fibers involved in rapidly transmitting sensation and possibly in inhibiting the transmission of pain.
Myelinated
Refers to nerve fibers that are covered in a protective, fatty sheath called myelin, which facilitates faster electrical impulse transmission.
- Identify the variance in pain sensation across diverse fiber types.
- Familiarize yourself with the essential structures within the nervous system that are implicated in sensing pain.
Verified Answer
HR
Hajar RahimMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
More than half of all sensory afferents are C fibers, which are unmyelinated nerve fibers responsible for transmitting slow, chronic pain signals and temperature sensations.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the variance in pain sensation across diverse fiber types.
- Familiarize yourself with the essential structures within the nervous system that are implicated in sensing pain.