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Which part of the CNS is responsible for determining appropriate movement and the results?
Which part of the CNS is responsible for determining appropriate movement and the results?
- Basal ganglia (correct)
- Thalamus
- Motor association areas
- Prefrontal cortex
Which part of the brain is responsible for initiating the action of specific motor units?
Which part of the brain is responsible for initiating the action of specific motor units?
- Cerebellum
- Thalamus
- Brain stem
- Motor cortex (correct)
What type of reflex is the muscle spindle reflex?
What type of reflex is the muscle spindle reflex?
- Multisynaptic
- Polyneuronal
- Bisynaptic
- Monosynaptic (correct)
In the muscle spindle reflex, what happens when the stretch receptor in the spindle is activated?
In the muscle spindle reflex, what happens when the stretch receptor in the spindle is activated?
Which type of motor neuron innervates extrafusal fibers?
Which type of motor neuron innervates extrafusal fibers?
What is the function of gamma (γ) motor neurons in muscle spindles?
What is the function of gamma (γ) motor neurons in muscle spindles?
What is the main difference between monosynaptic and poly- or multisynaptic reflexes?
What is the main difference between monosynaptic and poly- or multisynaptic reflexes?
Reciprocal inhibition in motor control refers to:
Reciprocal inhibition in motor control refers to:
Which sensory receptor is responsible for detecting muscle stretch?
Which sensory receptor is responsible for detecting muscle stretch?
In motor control, what is the function of lower motor neurons?
In motor control, what is the function of lower motor neurons?
In ipsilateral reflexes, the sensory input and motor output occur on:
In ipsilateral reflexes, the sensory input and motor output occur on:
The integration of sensory information and generation of motor responses in reflex actions primarily occurs in the:
The integration of sensory information and generation of motor responses in reflex actions primarily occurs in the:
What is the main difference between monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes?
What is the main difference between monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes?
In a monosynaptic reflex arc, where does the synaptic transmission occur?
In a monosynaptic reflex arc, where does the synaptic transmission occur?
Which of the following statements is true about ipsilateral reflexes in motor control?
Which of the following statements is true about ipsilateral reflexes in motor control?
What role do sensory receptors play in motor control?
What role do sensory receptors play in motor control?
How does reciprocal inhibition contribute to motor control?
How does reciprocal inhibition contribute to motor control?
What is a key function of motor neurons in motor control?
What is a key function of motor neurons in motor control?
