transmitters that quickly convey data from skin-based receptors to the central nervous system- myleinated fibers, largest in size of all peripheral nerve fibers.
A-BETA FIBER: "Without a-beta fibers, you would not feel soft embraces such as your pet's hair brushing against you, the delicacy of a rose petal, or even something as simple as someone tapping you on the shoulder lightly."
Cite this page: Nugent, Pam M.S., "A-BETA FIBER," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/a-beta-fiber/ (accessed June 28, 2017).
