Somatic Sensation Quiz
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Somatic Sensation Quiz

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Which type of nerve fibers are associated with crude touch sensation?

  • B fibers
  • C fibers
  • Aβ fibers
  • Aδ fibers (correct)
  • Which receptors are responsible for fine touch sensation?

  • Free nerve endings
  • Hair end organs
  • Meissner's & Merkel's receptors (correct)
  • Pacinian corpuscle
  • What type of fibers are associated with vibration sensation?

  • Aδ fibers
  • B fibers
  • Aβ fibers (correct)
  • C fibers
  • Which type of nerve fibers are associated with kinesthetic sensation?

    <p>Rapidly adapting Aβ fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptors are responsible for stereognosis?

    <p>Merkel's &amp; Meisner's receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fibers are associated with pressure sensation?

    <p>Aβ fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptors are responsible for sensing crude touch?

    <p>Free nerve endings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of nerve fibers are associated with transmitting fine touch sensation?

    <p>Aβ fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptors are responsible for sensing vibration?

    <p>Pacinian corpuscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nerve Fibers and Sensations

    • Crude touch sensation is associated with A-beta nerve fibers.

    Receptors and Sensations

    • Meissner's corpuscles are responsible for fine touch sensation.

    Nerve Fibers and Sensations

    • Vibration sensation is associated with Pacinian corpuscles and A-beta nerve fibers.

    Kinesthetic Sensation

    • Kinesthetic sensation is associated with A-alpha and A-beta nerve fibers.

    Stereognosis

    • Merkel's discs and Meissner's corpuscles are responsible for stereognosis.

    Pressure Sensation

    • Pressure sensation is associated with Merkel's discs and A-beta nerve fibers.

    Crude Touch Sensation

    • Merkel's discs are responsible for sensing crude touch.

    Fine Touch Sensation

    • A-beta nerve fibers are responsible for transmitting fine touch sensation.

    Vibration Sensation

    • Pacinian corpuscles are responsible for sensing vibration.

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    Test your knowledge of somatic sensation receptors, afferent fibers, and pathways with this quiz. Identify the different types of touch receptors, fibers, and tracts involved in transmitting tactile information to the brain.

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