Which of the Following Are Characteristics of a Sneeze

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are characteristics of a sneeze?

• A) produces about 40,000 droplets that are propelled out of the nose at 40 mph
• B) produces large droplets easily that travel more than 5 meters and are inhaled by another person
• C) produces small mucus drops that are not inhaled by others but may travel up to 7 meters
• D) unlike coughs, sneezes are not implicated in respiratory disease transmission

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Definitions:

Myelinated A-Delta Fibres

Nerve fibers that are coated with myelin, enhancing the speed of electrical impulses and involved in transmitting sharp, quick pain signals.

Unmyelinated C Fibres

Nerve fibers lacking a myelin sheath that are primarily involved in transmitting slow pain signals to the brain.

Pain Signals

Pain signals are neurological transmissions indicating harm or potential damage to the body, alerting the brain to discomfort or injury.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which our senses adjust to different levels of stimulation, allowing us to notice changes in the environment more than constant stimuli.