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Which type of sensory receptor allows us to feel an insect landing on our skin?
Which type of sensory receptor allows us to feel an insect landing on our skin?
______ are collections of neuron cell bodies associated with nerves in the PNS.
______ are collections of neuron cell bodies associated with nerves in the PNS.
Nerves that only carry impulses away from the central nervous system (CNS) are called:
Nerves that only carry impulses away from the central nervous system (CNS) are called:
Which connective tissue layer directly surrounds each axon in a nerve?
Which connective tissue layer directly surrounds each axon in a nerve?
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Spinal nerves are all classified as:
Spinal nerves are all classified as:
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The majority of the cranial nerves attach to the:
The majority of the cranial nerves attach to the:
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Which of the following cranial nerves carries only sensory information?
Which of the following cranial nerves carries only sensory information?
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The knee-jerk reflex is an example of a:
The knee-jerk reflex is an example of a:
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Which of the following lists the hierarchy of motor control from lowest to highest level of control?
Which of the following lists the hierarchy of motor control from lowest to highest level of control?
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The thickest and longest nerve in the body is the:
The thickest and longest nerve in the body is the:
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Which reflex is important for maintaining muscle tone?
Which reflex is important for maintaining muscle tone?
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Pressure, pain, and temperature receptors in the skin are ________.
Pressure, pain, and temperature receptors in the skin are ________.
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Potentially damaging stimuli that result in pain are selectively detected by ________.
Potentially damaging stimuli that result in pain are selectively detected by ________.
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Select the statement that is most correct.
Select the statement that is most correct.
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Nerves that carry impulses toward the CNS only are ________.
Nerves that carry impulses toward the CNS only are ________.
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There are ____ pairs of cranial nerves.
There are ____ pairs of cranial nerves.
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Choose the false statement about nerves.
Choose the false statement about nerves.
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The only cranial nerves to extend beyond the head and neck region are the vagus nerves.
The only cranial nerves to extend beyond the head and neck region are the vagus nerves.
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The glossopharyngeal nerve is the only cranial nerve that contains sensory fibers.
The glossopharyngeal nerve is the only cranial nerve that contains sensory fibers.
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Which cranial nerve transmits information about our sense of equilibrium?
Which cranial nerve transmits information about our sense of equilibrium?
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The abducens nerve ________.
The abducens nerve ________.
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Ventral spinal cord roots contain ________ fibers, while the dorsal roots contain ________ fibers.
Ventral spinal cord roots contain ________ fibers, while the dorsal roots contain ________ fibers.
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Somatic reflexes activate:
Somatic reflexes activate:
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Which of the following is the correct simple spinal reflex arc?
Which of the following is the correct simple spinal reflex arc?
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The patellar 'knee jerk' reflex is an example of a(n):
The patellar 'knee jerk' reflex is an example of a(n):
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Study Notes
Sensory Receptors
- Mechanoreceptors enable the sensation of touch, such as feeling an insect landing on skin.
- Nociceptors are specialized to detect potential harm resulting in pain.
Nervous System Structure
- Ganglia are clusters of neuron cell bodies located in the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
- Endoneurium is the connective tissue layer that encases each axon within a nerve.
- Spinal nerves are categorized as mixed nerves, which transmit both sensory and motor information.
Cranial Nerves
- The majority of cranial nerves (12 pairs) are connected to the brain stem.
- Olfactory nerve is the sole cranial nerve dedicated strictly to sensory functions related to smell.
- Vagus nerves are unique in extending beyond the head and neck regions.
Reflexes and Control
- The knee-jerk reflex illustrates a stretch reflex, demonstrating the body’s automatic response to stimuli.
- Motor control hierarchy progresses from segmental level to projection level, and finally to precommand level.
- Stretch reflexes play a critical role in maintaining muscle tone.
Reflex Arcs and Types
- A simple spinal reflex arc follows this order: receptor, afferent neuron, integration center, efferent neuron, effector.
- Somatic reflexes specifically activate skeletal muscles.
- Ventral roots of spinal cord carry motor (efferent) fibers while dorsal roots carry sensory (afferent) fibers.
Miscellaneous
- The sciatic nerve is recognized as the longest and thickest nerve in the human body.
- The glossopharyngeal nerve does not exclusively contain sensory fibers, indicating that other cranial nerves also possess sensory functions.
- Pressure, temperature, and pain receptors in the skin are classified as exteroceptors.
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Explore the fascinating structures and functions of the nervous system in this quiz. Test your knowledge on sensory receptors, cranial nerves, and reflexes. Understand how mechanoreceptors and nociceptors contribute to our sensory experience.
