CNS Physiology Quiz

Which type of neurons transmit impulses to the spinal cord and brain for perception of touch, pressure, and vibration?

What type of neurons transmit impulses in the opposite direction from the brain and spinal cord to muscle and glandular epithelial tissue?

Which type of neurons are involved in the perception of smell, taste, and chemicals?

What type of movements are associated with voluntary actions like lifting weights or any decided movement?

Which type of neurons connect sensory and motor neurons within the spinal cord and brain?

Neurons conduct impulses and neuroglia are connective tissue cells that support neurons.

Sensory neurons transmit impulses from the brain and spinal cord to muscle and glandular epithelial tissue.

Motor neurons transmit impulses to the spinal cord and brain for perception of all sensations.

Nociceptive sensation refers to the perception of pain.

Involuntary movements, such as the stretch reflex, are associated with motor neurons.