Visual signals travel on myelinated axons. While most pain signals travel on unmyelinated axons.  If you get a paper cut, will you see the cut happen or feel the pain first?

A. Both sensations will occur at the same time.
B. You will feel the pain sensation before the visual sensation.
C. It depends on the magnitude of the pain sensation, it may reach the brain first or second.
D. You will experience the visual sensation before the pain sensation.


Answer: D

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