C-Fibers

question 29

Multiple Choice

C-fibers

• A)are small,myelinated fibers that transmit sharp pain.
• B)strongly influence the affective and motivational elements of pain.
• C)respond to mechanical or thermal pain,but not to polymodal pain.
• D)typically transmit pain signals more rapidly than A-delta fibers.

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Definitions:

Postsurgical Medications

Drugs or pharmaceuticals prescribed to a patient following surgical procedures to aid in recovery, manage pain, or prevent complications.

Transduction

The process of converting one form of energy into another, in biological contexts, often refers to the conversion of a stimulus into a nerve signal.

Cellular Damage

Harm caused to cells through injury or disease, which can disrupt their function and lead to various symptoms or health problems.

Pain Impulse

A signal sent from the sensory receptors to the brain, indicating damage or potential harm to the body, perceived as pain.