All of the Following Are True of a Prickling Pain

question 48

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of a prickling pain sensation,except that they

• A)are carried by type A fibers.
• B)reach the CNS quickly.
• C)are fast adapting.
• D)receive conscious attention.
• E)often trigger somatic reflexes.

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