3 Questions
What is the main function of transduction in the context of pain transmission?
Generation of electrical signals from noxious stimuli
Which type of nerve fibers carries rapid and sharp pain that is well localized?
Aδ fibers
What distinguishes Aδ fibers from C fibers in terms of conduction velocity?
Aδ fibers have a faster conduction velocity than C fibers
Explore the processes of transduction and transmission of pain signals in the nervous system. Learn about the different types of afferent fibers involved in carrying pain signals.
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