Which of the following messages is most likely to be carried by general somatic afferent (GSA) neurons?
A) The sensation of cold when touching ice
B) The message to move a finger and thumb
C) The message to move the larynx during speech
D) Information about the position of a joint
Ans: A
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General somatic afferent (GSA) neurons innervate the skin and other somatic structures, responding to stimuli such as those that produce pressure or pain. Initiation of motion is the control of efferent neurons, whereas information about the position of a joint is undercarried by the special somatic afferent (SSA) fibers.
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