NSCI 201 OWL: Exam 3 Review

Front

Where are lower motor neurons located in the spinal cord?

Back

Lower motor neurons are located in the ventral horn of the spinal cord.

Front

What pathway is responsible for transmitting temperature sensations to the brain?

Back

The Spinothalamic Pain Pathway.

Front

What is proprioception?

Back

Proprioception is the ability to sense the position and movement of body parts in relation to each other.

Front

What type of receptors provide information for proprioception?

Back

Stretch receptors.

Front

What is the shape of rods in the retina?

Back

Rods are cylindrical in shape.

Front

What are rods sensitive to?

Back

Rods are sensitive to light.

Front

What is the most myelinated afferent axon group?

Back

Alpha group I.

Front

What is the function of lower motor neurons?

Back

Lower motor neurons are responsible for transmitting signals from the spinal cord to skeletal muscles.

Front

What type of sensory information does the Spinothalamic Pain Pathway carry?

Back

It carries pain and temperature sensations.

Front

What role do stretch receptors play in the body?

Back

Stretch receptors provide feedback about muscle length and tension, contributing to proprioception.