Sensory and Special Sensory System in Human Physiology

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What is the role of the somatosensory cortex in the sensory system?

Controlling the sense of taste and olfaction

Facilitating the transmission of motor signals

Regulating visual and auditory stimuli

Processing sensory information related to touch, pressure, and temperature (correct)

Which pathway is involved in transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex?

Relay nucleus pathway

Cerebellar pathway

Brain stem pathway

Midline Ventrolateral spinothalamic tract (correct)

What is the function of the thalamus in the sensory system?

Regulating motor functions

Processing visual stimuli

Relaying sensory information to the cerebral cortex (correct)

Controlling olfactory perception

Which part of the brain is primarily involved in processing special sensory systems like vision and audition?

Cerebral cortex Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sensory receptor responds to mechanical force, light, sound, chemicals, and temperature?

Exteroceptors Signup and view all the answers

Which type of receptor is responsible for detecting pressure, vibration, touch, cold, and pain?

Mechanoreceptors Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used for the receptors that respond to stimuli originating from outside the body?

Exteroceptors Signup and view all the answers

Which pathway in the spinal cord carries sensory information related to proprioception?

Anterior spinocerebellar tract Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve arises from the brain stem and is responsible for vision?

Optic nerve (CN II) Signup and view all the answers

What type of receptor is primarily responsible for detecting taste and smell?

Chemoreceptors Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sensory receptor is specifically responsible for detecting warmth and cold?

Thermoreceptors Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the posterior spinocerebellar tract?

Conveying proprioceptive information to the cerebellum Signup and view all the answers

Where do the fasciculus gracilis and fasciculus cuneatus pathways carry sensory information from?

From levels superior to T6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the spinothalamic tract?

Transmitting pain and temperature sensations Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary sensory modalities transmitted through the dorsal column (lemniscus) pathway?

Pressure, proprioception, fine touch, vibration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the anterior spinocerebellar tract (ASCT)?

Conveying proprioceptive information to the cerebellum Signup and view all the answers

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