7 Questions
Which sensory ascending afferent tract carries information about fine touch, vibration, and proprioception?
Dorsal column medial lemniscal pathway (DCML)
Which sensory ascending afferent tract carries information about crude touch signals, pressure nociception, and thermal sensations?
Anterolateral system (ALS)
Which sensory ascending afferent tract carries unconscious proprioceptive sensation information of limbs to the cerebellum?
Spinocerebellar system
Which sensory ascending afferent tract carries conscious sensations?
Dorsal column medial lemniscal pathway (DCML)
Which sensory ascending afferent tract crosses to the opposite side of the body twice before ending in the cerebellum?
Ventral spinocerebellar tract
Which sensory ascending afferent tract does not cross to the opposite side of the body?
Dorsal spinocerebellar tract
Which sensory ascending afferent tract carries information about fine touch, vibration, and proprioception?
Posterior column-medial lemniscus pathway
Quiz: Sensory Ascending Afferent Tracts Test your knowledge on the major sensory ascending afferent tracts! This quiz will help you identify, compare, and contrast the Dorsal Column Medial Lemniscal Pathway (DCML) and the Anterolateral System (ALS). Learn about the types of information carried by each pathway and whether they are contralateral or ipsilateral. Sharpen your understanding of sensory processing with this informative quiz!
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