Table 9-2 Classification Of Peripheral Nerve Fibers

Question 0

type c fibers—no myelination

Answer 0

slow-velocity fibers: postganglionic autonomics; chronic pain

Question 1

type A fibers—heavily (myelinated)

Answer 1

Moderate-velocity fibers: visceral afferents; preganglionic autonomic fibers

Question 2

type B fibers—less myelination

Answer 2

Moderate-velocity fibers: visceral afferents; preganglionic autonomic fibers