While on their date,Viola is nervous and accidentally cuts herself with her knife.The moment she cuts her finger,Viola feels a sharp pain and lets out a yelp.This pain was modulated by the pathway which uses fibres.

A) slow-acting; C
B) slow-acting; A-delta
C) fast-acting; C
D) fast-acting; A-delta

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While on their date,Viola is nervous and accidentally cuts herself with her knife.The moment she cuts her finger,Viola feels a sharp pain and lets out a yelp.This pain was modulated by the ______ pathway which uses ______ fibres.

A) slow-acting; C
B) slow-acting; A-delta
C) fast-acting; C
D) fast-acting; A-delta

Kevin Huynh · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The fast-acting pathway is responsible for sharp, immediate pain such as that caused by a knife cut. A-delta fibers are also involved in this type of pain sensation, so choice D is the best answer.

While on their date,Viola is nervous and accidentally cuts herself with her knife.The moment she cuts her finger,Viola feels a sharp pain and lets out a yelp.This pain was modulated by the pathway which uses fibres.

A) slow-acting; C
B) slow-acting; A-delta
C) fast-acting; C
D) fast-acting; A-delta

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