Abdominal visceral pain is transmitted by ________________?
Correct answer: C. Sympathetic fibers
- A. fibers
- B. fibers
- C. Sympathetic fibers
- D. Parasympathetic fibers
Explanation
Visceral pain from abdominal organs generally travels with sympathetic afferent fibers, entering the spinal cord through dorsal roots and producing poorly localized pain. Parasympathetic afferents mainly carry visceral reflex information, with important exceptions such as some pelvic organs.
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