If You Were to Stub Your Toe and Feel the Pressure

question 123

Multiple Choice

If you were to stub your toe and feel the pressure a second or two before you feel the pain, then which of the following statements is most likely true?

• A) Pain sensitive neurons are large and myelinated.
• B) Pain sensitive neurons are longer.
• C) Pressure sensitive neurons are small and lightly myelinated.
• D) Pressure sensitive neurons are large and myelinated.

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for regulating vital body functions and general wellbeing through the secretion of hormones.

Master Gland

A term often used to describe the pituitary gland due to its critical role in regulating various functions in the body by releasing hormones.

Endocrine System

The endocrine system is a network of glands in the body that produce, store, and secrete hormones, which regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function.

Pulsatile Pattern

Refers to rhythmic variations or fluctuations that occur at regular intervals, often seen in biological processes such as hormone secretion or heartbeats.