Asked by el señor brenzo on May 27, 2024

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The fast pain pathway consists of __________ neurons and travels to the __________.

A) myelinated; amygdala
B) myelinated; cortex
C) unmyelinated; amygdala
D) unmyelinated; cortex

Fast Pain Pathway

A neural pathway that carries pain signals from nociceptors to the brain quickly, typically resulting in sharp, acute pain sensations.

Myelinated Neurons

Neurons that are covered with a fatty sheath called myelin, which speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses.

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Tikeria Robnson

May 27, 2024

Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The fast pain pathway consists of myelinated neurons and travels to the cortex. This pathway is responsible for the sharp, localized pain that we feel immediately after an injury. The cortex then interprets this pain and sends signals to produce a response.