Sensations of Burning or Aching Pain

Question

Sensations of burning or aching pain
A) are carried by type A fibers.
B) reach the CNS quickly.
C) cause a generalized activation of the reticular formation and the thalamus.
D) are well localized.
E) are fast adapting.

Accepted Answer

Sensations of burning or aching pain cause a generalized activation of the reticular formation and the thalamus, leading to the perception of pain. This is regardless of the type of fibers carrying the information, their speed, or their localization ability.