Exam 11: How Does the Nervous System Respond to Stimulation and Produce Movement 

What are the three major classes of somatosensory receptors? What role does each of these classes of receptors play in somatosensation?

Vestibular receptors convey information about:

The homunculus on the primary somatosensory cortex is MOST similar to the homunculus found in the:

Andrea has been experiencing vertigo and problems with balance for several months. She is otherwise healthy and has no problems with controlling her limbs. You tell Andrea she may want to go to see a neurologist because she might have:

Each spinal segment corresponds to a region on the body's surface called a:

The motor system sends a copy of the instructions for a movement to the cerebellum via the:

What is a homunculus as it relates to the brain?

Neurons in the primary motor cortex:

The lateral parts of the cerebellar hemispheres control:

How many homunculi are present in the primary somatosensory cortex, according to the Kaas model?

Describe the gate theory of pain. What is a pain gate?

The cerebellum's role in motor behavior is primarily involved with:

Research has demonstrated that phantom limb pain can be alleviated through the use of:

Describe the organization of somatosensory cortex in areas 1, 2, and 3.

What role does the brainstem play in movement?

Somatosensory information is carried from the body to the CNS by the:

The arms are controlled by motor neurons in the _____ levels of the spinal cord, whereas the legs are controlled by motor neurons in the _____ levels of the spinal cord.

Differentiate between rapidly adapting and slowly adapting receptors.

What are the components of the vestibular system? What is the role of the vestibular system in somatosensation?

The decision to set your alarm an hour early so you won't be late for your exam is made in the: