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Which part of the neuron is the focus of the discussion in this text?
Which part of the neuron is the focus of the discussion in this text?
- Axon
- Cell body (correct)
- Dendrite
- Synapse
What is the main aim of discussing the neurochemical variety of DRG neurons?
What is the main aim of discussing the neurochemical variety of DRG neurons?
- To understand the role of peripheral nociceptors in pain
- To highlight the progressive changes in our understanding of nociceptors (correct)
- To classify DRG neurons in subsets
- To discuss the anatomy and biochemistry of DRG neurons
What percentage of C-fibre nociceptors express distinct neurochemical markers in the lumbar DRG?
What percentage of C-fibre nociceptors express distinct neurochemical markers in the lumbar DRG?
- 20-30%
- 70-80% (correct)
- 10-20%
- 30-40%
Why is it important to classify DRG neurons in subsets?
Why is it important to classify DRG neurons in subsets?
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What are the main modalities related to in nociceptors?
What are the main modalities related to in nociceptors?
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What is the main focus of this text?
What is the main focus of this text?
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What percentage of C-fibre nociceptors in the lumbar DRG express distinct neurochemical markers?
What percentage of C-fibre nociceptors in the lumbar DRG express distinct neurochemical markers?
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Why is it important to classify DRG neurons in subsets?
Why is it important to classify DRG neurons in subsets?
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What are the main modalities of nociceptors?
What are the main modalities of nociceptors?
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What do we already know about DRG neurons?
What do we already know about DRG neurons?
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