Which statement applies to polymodal nociceptors
A)They respond only to mechanical damage such as cutting, crushing, or pinching.
B)They transmit impulses along A-delta fibres.
C)They activate the slow pain pathway on stimulation.
D)They release prostaglandins.

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Polymodal nociceptors respond to different types of stimuli, including mechanical, thermal, and chemical. They activate the slow pain pathway, which is responsible for the persistent, dull, and poorly localized pain. They release a variety of neurotransmitters and modulators, including substance P and glutamate, but not prostaglandins.

Which Statement Applies to Polymodal Nociceptors