The dull, aching feeling that often follows injury is probably carried by _________ nerves.
A) myelinated efferent
B) unmyelinated efferent
C) myelinated afferent
D) unmyelinated afferent

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The dull, aching feeling following injury is carried by unmyelinated afferent nerves, also known as C fibers, which transmit slow, non-specific, dull and poorly localized pain signals. Myelinated afferent nerves, known as A fibers, are responsible for fast, sharp, and well-localized pain signals. Efferent nerves, on the other hand, carry signals from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands.

The Dull, Aching Feeling That Often Follows Injury Is Probably