Group B nerve fiber explained

Group B nerve fibers are one of the three classes of nerve fiber as generally classified by Erlanger and Gasser.[1] They are moderately myelinated, which means less myelinated than group A nerve fibers, and more myelinated than group C nerve fibers.[2] They have a medium conduction velocity of 3 to 14 m/s. They are usually general visceral afferent fibers and preganglionic nerve fibers of the autonomic nervous system. They are used in Bainbridge reflex as afferents.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Guyton . Arthur C. . Textbook of Medical Physiology . Hall . John Edward . 2006 . Elsevier Saunders . 978-0-7216-0240-0 . en.
  2. Web site: Classification of Nerve Fibers . 2023-09-06 . pharmacy180.com.