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Which tract is responsible for primary motor control?
Which tract is responsible for primary motor control?
What is the DCML system responsible for?
What is the DCML system responsible for?
Which tract is responsible for balance and movement patterns?
Which tract is responsible for balance and movement patterns?
What is the descending analgesic system responsible for?
What is the descending analgesic system responsible for?
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Which region of the spinal cord is responsible for muscle control?
Which region of the spinal cord is responsible for muscle control?
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What are the non-spinal pathways responsible for muscle control?
What are the non-spinal pathways responsible for muscle control?
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What can lesions affecting the spinal cord's functioning lead to?
What can lesions affecting the spinal cord's functioning lead to?
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Study Notes
The spinal cord has different regions and tracts that are responsible for various functions. These include the dorsal root ganglion, dorsal horn, lateral horn, ventral horn, ventral root, ventral ramus, spinal nerves, and descending and ascending white matter tracts. The corticospinal tract is responsible for primary motor control. There are other tracts like the cortico-rubrospinal, cortico-reticulo-spinal, and vestibulospinal tracts, which are responsible for balance and movement patterns. The spinothalamic tract is responsible for nociception, temperature, and touch. The DCML system is responsible for tactile discrimination, proprioception, and vibrations. The descending analgesic system modulates pain sensitivity. The motor system is responsible for muscle control, and there are non-spinal pathways like the corticobulbar and cerebellar tracts. Finally, different types of lesions can affect the spinal cord's functioning, leading to flaccid or spastic paralysis.
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"Test your knowledge of the spinal cord's anatomy and function with our quiz! From the dorsal root ganglion to the corticospinal tract, explore the various regions and tracts responsible for motor control, balance, sensation, and pain modulation. Learn about the DCML system, descending analgesic system, and non-spinal pathways like the corticobulbar and cerebellar tracts. Take on the challenge of identifying different types of lesions that can affect the spinal cord's functioning
