Which type of pain is transmitted by C-nerve fibers? Select all that apply
a. diffuse and dull
b. burning and chronic
c. pain that comes and goes unexpectedly
d. unremitting and unbearable pain
A, B
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Correct The C-nerve fibers are one of two types of nociceptors. These fibers are defined as slowly conducting unmyelinated axons that transmit diffuse, dull, burning, and chronic pain.
The C-nerve fibers are one of two types of nociceptors. These fibers are defined as slowly conducting unmyelinated axons that transmit diffuse, dull, burning, and chronic pain.
Incorrect C-nerve fibers do not transmit pain that comes and goes unexpectedly.
C-nerve fibers do not transmit pain that is unremitting and unbearable.
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