What are the perceived pain sensations commonly transmitted by (a) A-delta and (b) C fibers?

What will be an ideal response?


? A-delta fibers carry localized sharp, stabbing, short duration pain with a usual sudden onset.
? C fibers carry persistent, diffuse, throbbing, burning, itching, aching pain that occurs after initial sharp pain.

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