Aside from the obvious, describe the differences between slow and fast pain.

What will be an ideal response?


The most notable difference between the two is the timing. Fast pain is sharp and localized. It is rapidly transmitted by myelinated A-? fibers to the CNS, while slow pain is carried on unmyelinated C fibers. Slow pain is described as duller and more diffuse.

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A) true only for the parasympathetic nervous system. B) true only for the sympathetic nervous system. C) true for both the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. D) not true for either the parasympathetic or sympathetic nervous systems. E) true only for the somatic nervous system.

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Transverse foramina are found in ________ vertebrae.

A. sacral B. cervical C. thoracic D. lumbar E. all

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Which letter in the diagram indicates the correct position of a myeloid stem cell?

a) A b) B c) C d) D e) G

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The lining of a freely moving joint is cartilage only

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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