What Is the Difference Between the Fast and Slow Neural

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the fast and slow neural pathways of pain messages?

• A)The fast pathway connects directly with the thalamus;the slow pathway goes through the limbic system.
• B)The fast pathway goes through the limbic system;the slow pathway goes through the thalamus.
• C)The fast pathway takes less than a second;the slow pathway has a delay of several minutes.
• D)The fast pathway goes to the cerebral cortex first;the slow pathway goes through the limbic system first.

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