Think about accidentally dropping a hot iron on your bare arm.You get a searing pain, which is the result of the fast action of the ______.Later, you start to feel a dull throbbing, which is the result of ______.

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A-delta fibers are the fast-conducting nerve fibers responsible for the immediate sharp pain sensation, while C-fibers are slower-conducting and responsible for the later dull pain sensation.

Think About Accidentally Dropping a Hot Iron on Your Bare