Match the type of nociceptor, labelled a. through c., with the properties associated with each type of nociceptor. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-activates slow pain pathway
A)mechanical nociceptor
B)thermal nociceptor
C)polymodal nociceptor

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Polymodal nociceptors are responsible for activating the slow pain pathway because they respond to multiple types of stimuli, including mechanical, thermal, and chemical, leading to a slower, longer-lasting perception of pain.

Match the Type of Nociceptor, Labelled A