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Where do the first-order neurons of the dorsal-column medial lemniscus pathway terminate?
Where do the first-order neurons of the dorsal-column medial lemniscus pathway terminate?
- Medulla (correct)
- Cerebellum
- Thalamus
- Spinal cord
What is the function of the dorsal columns in the somatosensory system?
What is the function of the dorsal columns in the somatosensory system?
- Pain perception
- Muscle coordination
- Temperature sensation
- Touch and vibration perception (correct)
Where are the second-order neurons of the dorsal-column medial lemniscus pathway located?
Where are the second-order neurons of the dorsal-column medial lemniscus pathway located?
- Pons
- Caudal medulla (correct)
- Cerebellum
- Hypothalamus
Which structure divides the dorsal column into the fasciculus gracilis and fasciculus cuneatus?
Which structure divides the dorsal column into the fasciculus gracilis and fasciculus cuneatus?
What happens as a result of crossing over in the caudal medulla in the dorsal-column medial lemniscus pathway?
What happens as a result of crossing over in the caudal medulla in the dorsal-column medial lemniscus pathway?
Which type of stimuli does discriminative touch involve?
Which type of stimuli does discriminative touch involve?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanoreceptor of the skin involved in discriminative touch?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanoreceptor of the skin involved in discriminative touch?
What is the primary function of conscious proprioception?
What is the primary function of conscious proprioception?
Which receptors are involved in detecting vibration?
Which receptors are involved in detecting vibration?
Which pathway is responsible for transmitting discriminative touch information to the brain?
Which pathway is responsible for transmitting discriminative touch information to the brain?
