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Name the 1) afferent and 2) efferent for the vocalization to painful stimulation of face. As in you get slapped in the face and then you yell.

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The afferent nerves involved in sensing facial pain are those of the trigeminal nerve, while the efferent nerves responsible for vocalization in response to the pain are part of the vagus nerve.

Step-by-step explanation:

When you experience a painful stimulation, such as being slapped in the face, and subsequently yell, both afferent and efferent nerves are involved in the process of vocalization. The afferent pathway for the pain sensation from the face is primarily through the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V), which sends pain signals to the brain. Once processed, the efferent pathway involves the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X), which is crucial for producing vocalization by stimulating the muscles of the pharynx and larynx, enabling you to yell.

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