Sensory Fiber Types Flashcards
1
Q
What is the fastest sensory fiber type?
A
Type 1a
2
Q
Give an example of type 1a fibers?
A
Dynamic Spindles
3
Q
What type of fiber senses changes in muscle tension with forceful/quick stretch?
A
Type 1b
4
Q
Give an example of Type 1b fibers?
A
GTO receptors
5
Q
Give an example of Type 2 fibers?
A
Static spindles
6
Q
What type of fiber produces sharp pain, very light touch and is myelinated?
A
Type 3 fibers
7
Q
What type of fiber produces dull, achy, burning paining temperature and is unmyelinated?
A
Type 4 (C) fibers
8
Q
Which fiber has the largest diameter, myelinated, serve dynamic muscle spindle, Proprioception?
A
Type 1a
9
Q
Which fiber has a large diameter, myelinated, serve GTO’s, Proprioception?
A
Type 1b
