Jenny is a little girl whose experience of pain is different from other children of her age.She does not have quick reactions to pain that help her avoid painful situations such as pressing a pin between her fingers or biting down on her hand.However,she is able to feel the prolonged pain from these injuries.Which of the following provides the most likely explanation for Jenny's responsiveness to pain?

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Jenny's slow pathway, which is responsible for the prolonged pain response, is intact but her fast pathway, which is responsible for quick reactions to pain, may not function as well. This would explain her lack of quick reactions to painful situations and her ability to feel prolonged pain. Options A, C, and D are not supported by the given information.

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