Neuroanatomy Flashcards

Front

Afferent nerves carry _____________ information from receptors to the CNS.

Back

Sensory

Front

Efferent nerves carry _____________ information from the CNS to effectors.

Back

Motor

Front

There are _____________ pairs of cranial nerves.

Back

Twelve

Front

List the 3 types of receptor based on location and what information they provide.

Back

Exteroceptors, Interoceptors, Proprioceptors

Front

What is the clinical usefulness of dermatome maps?

Back

They help in diagnosing the level of spinal injuries and locating nerve damage.

Front

List the 5 components of a simple reflex arc.

Back

Receptor, Sensory Neuron, Integration Center, Motor Neuron, Effector

Front

The first component of a simple reflex arc is the _____________.

Back

Receptor

Front

The third component of a simple reflex arc is the _____________.

Back

Integration Center

Front

For each of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves, you should know the name and number of the nerve pair.

Back

For each of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves, you should know the name and number of the nerve pair.

Front

For each of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves, determine if they are primarily motor nerves, primary sensory nerves, or mixed.

Back

For each of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves, determine if they are primarily motor nerves, primary sensory nerves, or mixed.