Christine has fallen and broken her leg.Although initially,she felt a very sharp pain,it has now progressed to a constant burning pain.Which of the following accurately describes the pain Christine is experiencing?
A) Christine's pain messages are travelling along the fast pathway of myelinated neurons.
B) Christine's pain messages are travelling along the slow pathway of unmyelinated neurons.
C) Christine's pain messages were initially sent along the myelinated neurons, but is now being sent along unmyelinated neurons.
D) Christine's pain messages were initially sent along unmyelinated neurongs, but is now being sent along myelinated neurons.

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Initially, the sharp pain Christine felt was transmitted via the fast pathway of myelinated neurons. As the pain became a constant burning sensation, it transitioned to being transmitted via the slow pathway of unmyelinated neurons, which is typical for the progression of pain sensations.

Christine Has Fallen and Broken Her Leg