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The conscious perception of pain is often delayed because of the time it takes for the sensations to reach the cerebral cortex. Why would this be the case based on propagation of the axon potential?

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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