Neuroscience and Muscle Physiology Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>The relative sensitivity of different body areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the motor homunculus provide information about?

    <p>The motor control and representation of different body areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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