Transcutaneous nerve stimulation describes a technique whereby current applied to the skin stimulates large diameter afferent axons (Aβ fiber) to inhibit the transmission of a painful stimulus from the C fiber to a second-order neuron.

🎲 Try a Random Question  |  Total Questions in Quiz: 141  |  🧠 Study this quiz with Flashcards
This question is part of a full practice quiz:
Physiology Practice Test: The Nervous System - Sensory Systems — practice the complete quiz, review flashcards, or try a random question.

Related Test: Physiology Practice Test: The Nervous System - Central Nervous System


Transcutaneous nerve stimulation describes a technique whereby current applied to the skin stimulates large diameter afferent axons (Aβ fiber) to inhibit the transmission of a painful stimulus from the C fiber to a second-order neuron.