Somatic Sensory Pathways Quiz
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Which pathway is responsible for fine touch and pressure?

  • The dorsal column (correct)
  • The cerebral cortex
  • The ventral spinothalamic tract
  • The spinothalamic tract

    • Which pathway is responsible for pain and temperature?

  • The ventral spinothalamic tract
  • The spinothalamic tract (correct)
  • The cerebral cortex
  • The dorsal column

    • Which order neuron is present in the dorsal root ganglia?

  • Third order neuron
  • Second order neuron
  • Fourth order neuron
  • First order neuron (correct)

    • Where do the axons of the gracile and cuneate nuclei cross to the opposite side?

    <p>In the medulla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fibers are responsible for transmitting signals in the dorsal column pathway?

    <p>Thick myelinated (Aα &amp; Aβ fibers)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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