Compared to Fibers That Carry Signals About Temperature and Touch

question 130

Multiple Choice

Compared to fibers that carry signals about temperature and touch, pain fibers associated with dull or throbbing pain are

• A)thinner and faster.
• B)thicker and faster.
• C)thinner and slower.
• D)thicker and slower.
• E)small and reach the brain faster.

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Definitions:

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