All of the following are true of fast pain sensations except that they
A) are carried by type A fibers.
B) reach the CNS quickly.
C) are interpreted by the pre-frontal cortex.
D) receive conscious attention.
E) often trigger somatic reflexes.

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Fast pain sensations are interpreted by the primary somatosensory cortex, not the pre-frontal cortex. The pre-frontal cortex is involved in higher cognitive functions such as decision making, planning, and personality expression.

All of the Following Are True of Fast Pain Sensations