Question 1

Sensory information from all parts of the body is routed to

Accepted Answer

A)  the prefrontal cortex. 
B)  the cerebellum. 
C)  the primary motor cortex. 
D)  the somatosensory cortex. 
E)  Broca's area. 
A)  the prefrontal cortex. 
B)  the cerebellum. 
C)  the primary motor cortex. 
D)  the somatosensory cortex. 
E)  Broca's area.

Question 2

The pyramids on the ventral surface of the medulla oblongata are formed by fibers of the ________ tracts.

Accepted Answer

A)  corticospinal 
B)  corticobulbar 
C)  reticulospinal 
D)  vestibulospinal 
E)  tectospinal 
A)  corticospinal 
B)  corticobulbar 
C)  reticulospinal 
D)  vestibulospinal 
E)  tectospinal

Question 3

We are constantly bombarded by a variety of stimuli inside and outside of our bodies. Why are we not overwhelmed by sensory information?

Accepted Answer

A)  We do not have receptors for most stimuli. 
B)  Stimuli are blocked from the receptors by our immune systems. 
C)  Most stimuli are external to our bodies and we have very few exteroceptors on the outside of the body. 
D)  A particular receptor type can have different sensitivities to different stimuli. 
E)  A very tiny percentage of incoming sensory information is received by the cerebral cortex. 
A)  We do not have receptors for most stimuli. 
B)  Stimuli are blocked from the receptors by our immune systems. 
C)  Most stimuli are external to our bodies and we have very few exteroceptors on the outside of the body. 
D)  A particular receptor type can have different sensitivities to different stimuli. 
E)  A very tiny percentage of incoming sensory information is received by the cerebral cortex.

Question 4

The term general senses refers to sensitivity to all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature. 
B)  taste. 
C)  touch. 
D)  vibration. 
E)  pain. 
A)  temperature. 
B)  taste. 
C)  touch. 
D)  vibration. 
E)  pain.

Question 5

Figure 15-1 Spinothalamic Tracts

Use Figure 15-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which structure conducts action potentials directly from a sensory receptor?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  5 
E)  7 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  5 
E)  7

Sensory information from all parts of the body is routed to

The pyramids on the ventral surface of the medulla oblongata are formed by fibers of the ________ tracts.

We are constantly bombarded by a variety of stimuli inside and outside of our bodies. Why are we not overwhelmed by sensory information?

The term general senses refers to sensitivity to all of the following, except

Figure 15-1 Spinothalamic Tracts Use Figure 15-1 to answer the following questions: -Which structure conducts action potentials directly from a sensory receptor?

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Exam 15: Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

Sensory information from all parts of the body is routed to

The pyramids on the ventral surface of the medulla oblongata are formed by fibers of the ________ tracts.

We are constantly bombarded by a variety of stimuli inside and outside of our bodies. Why are we not overwhelmed by sensory information?

The term general senses refers to sensitivity to all of the following, except

Figure 15-1 Spinothalamic Tracts Use Figure 15-1 to answer the following questions: -Which structure conducts action potentials directly from a sensory receptor?

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism, Nutrition, and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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