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What nerve fiber is first affected by anesthetics?
  1. Bundled nerve
  2. C-fibers
  3. A-fibers
  4. F-fibers
Explanation
Answer: B - C-fibers are the first nerve fiber affected by anesthetics. These fibers are nonmyelinated. Although the C-fiber is the first to be affected by anesthetics, they are the last to regain sensation.
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