What Characteristic of Fast Nerve Fibers Permits Them to Transmit

question 43

Multiple Choice

What characteristic of fast nerve fibers permits them to transmit signals perceived as sharp, immediate pain?

• A) They are nonmyelinated axons,which transmit signals faster than myelinated axons.
• B) They tell your brain where your body is in space,so they allow you to perceive immediate pain.
• C) They are myelinated axons,which transmit signals faster than nonmyelinated axons.
• D) They respond to continued vibration and fast pressure,so they transmit pain more easily.

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Definitions:

Tympanic Membrane

A membrane forming part of the hearing system in the ear, functioning as the boundary between the external and middle ear.

Auricle

The outer part of the ear that collects sound waves; also known as the pinna.

Audiometer

An electronic device used to evaluate hearing loss by measuring a person’s ability to hear various sound frequencies.

Otoscope

A medical device used for examining the ear's interior to diagnose ear conditions and infections.