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What is the main function of primary sensory neurons?
What is the main function of primary sensory neurons?
- To receive information through association with receptors
- To convey information from the body or environment into the brain and spinal cord (correct)
- To activate striated muscles and modulate the activity of cardiac and smooth muscles and glands
- To form synapses with second order neurons
Where are the cell bodies of somatic motor neurons located?
Where are the cell bodies of somatic motor neurons located?
- In the peripheral nervous system
- In the dorsal root ganglia or cranial nerve ganglia
- In clusters or nuclei within the central nervous system (correct)
- In the visceral motor system
What is the function of the central process of a primary sensory neuron?
What is the function of the central process of a primary sensory neuron?
- To enter the central nervous system and form synapses with second order neurons (correct)
- To convey information from the body or environment into the brain and spinal cord
- To receive information either directly or through association with receptors
- To activate striated muscles and modulate the activity of cardiac and smooth muscles and glands
Which type of neurons are part of the visceral motor system (autonomic nervous system)?
Which type of neurons are part of the visceral motor system (autonomic nervous system)?
What is the primary function of motor neurons?
What is the primary function of motor neurons?
Where are the cell bodies of primary sensory neurons located?
Where are the cell bodies of primary sensory neurons located?
Which nerves are not included in the discussion?
Which nerves are not included in the discussion?
What are the nuclei that are the origin of all somatic and visceral motor output of the central nervous system?
What are the nuclei that are the origin of all somatic and visceral motor output of the central nervous system?
What is the most important general principle of organization in the central nervous system from the viewpoint of clinical practice?
What is the most important general principle of organization in the central nervous system from the viewpoint of clinical practice?
What are the groups of neurons that together subserve a particular function called?
What are the groups of neurons that together subserve a particular function called?
What are the structures containing the neurons and axons of a particular system collectively referred to as?
What are the structures containing the neurons and axons of a particular system collectively referred to as?
What will be studied in future tutorials?
What will be studied in future tutorials?
