5 Questions
Which part of the spinal cord is responsible for the integrative area for the cord reflexes?
Gray matter
What type of nerve fibers do alpha motor neurons give rise to?
Type A alpha (Ag) motor nerve fibers
Which type of muscle fibers do alpha motor neurons innervate?
Large skeletal muscle fibers
Where are gamma motor neurons located?
Gray matter
What type of nerve fibers do gamma motor neurons transmit impulses through?
Type A gamma (Ga) motor nerve fibers
Test your knowledge of the motor functions of the spinal cord, cord reflexes, and cortical and brainstem control of motor function with this quiz on nervous system physiology. Explore topics such as gray matter, sensory signals, and the transmission of signals to higher levels of the nervous system.
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