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Where are first, second, and third order neurons found in sensory pathways?
Where are first, second, and third order neurons found in sensory pathways?
- First order neurons are in the periphery, second order in the spinal cord or brainstem, and third order in the thalamus (correct)
- First order neurons are in the spinal cord or brainstem, second order in the periphery, and third order in the thalamus
- First order neurons are in the thalamus, second order in the spinal cord or brainstem, and third order in the periphery
- First order neurons are in the periphery, second order in the thalamus, and third order in the spinal cord or brainstem
What type of information is carried on the spinothalamic pathway?
What type of information is carried on the spinothalamic pathway?
- Sensory information related to proprioception
- Sensory information related to pain and temperature (correct)
- Motor information related to muscle movement
- Motor information related to conscious control
Where are upper motor neurons located in the corticospinal (pyramidal) pathway?
Where are upper motor neurons located in the corticospinal (pyramidal) pathway?
- In the thalamus
- In the spinal cord
- In the cerebral cortex (correct)
- In the peripheral nervous system
What does the sensory homunculus tell us about?
What does the sensory homunculus tell us about?
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What does the motor homunculus provide information about?
What does the motor homunculus provide information about?
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