3 Questions
Which type of primary afferent fibers respond maximally to light touch and/or moving stimuli?
A-beta (Aβ)
Where are the cell bodies of primary sensory afferents located?
In the dorsal root ganglia
Which type of primary afferent fibers are present in nerves to the skin and to deep somatic and visceral structures?
Both A-delta (Aδ) and C fibers
Test your knowledge on the classification of primary afferent fibers in this quiz. Learn about the location of their cell bodies, their axonal branches, and how they are classified based on diameter, myelination, and conduction velocity.
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