9 Questions
Which type of reflex is the cutaneous trunci reflex?
Polysynaptic reflex
What is the role of the cutaneous trunci muscle in response to a light touch stimulus?
Contract and cause a twitch
Where are the sensory receptors for the diving reflex located?
Face
Which nerve relays signals from the sensory receptors of the face to the pons in the diving reflex?
Trigeminal nerve
What segment of the spinal cord do interneurons transmit signals to in the cutaneous trunci reflex?
C1-T8
Which type of lesions are associated with generally decreased reflexes and muscle tone according to the text?
Lower motor neuron lesions
What distinguishes lesions of upper motor neurons from lower motor neurons according to the text?
Tone of muscles
The diving reflex is particularly important for which category of mammals according to the text?
Aquatic mammals
Which nerves transmit signals from mechanical receptors in the skin to the spinal cord in the cutaneous trunci reflex?
Sensory nerves
Test your knowledge on sensory receptors like muscle spindles and Golgi tendon organs, which play crucial roles in detecting body position and preventing muscle injuries. Learn about their locations, functions, and the Golgi reflex.
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