Exam 15: Neural Integration I: Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The cerebellum relies on information from

The spinal tract that carries sensations from proprioceptors to the CNS is the

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

Figure 15-2 The Corticospinal Pathway Use Figure 15-2 to answer the following questions: -What occurs in this neural pathway at label "3"?

The descending spinal tract that crosses to the opposite side of the body within the medulla oblongata is the ________ tract.

Our perception of our environment is imperfect for all of the following reasons,except that

While playing lacrosse,Frank took a blow to the back of his neck.This caused swelling of the posterior spinal cord at C₇,T₁.What tract lies in this area? What signs might you expect Frank to show while the swelling persists?

Mechanoreceptors might detect which of the following sensations?

Peripheral adaptation ________ the number of action potentials that reach the CNS.

The sense of proprioception is passes along the ________ pathway.

A fast-adapting tactile receptor that monitors movements across the body surface is a

Sensory encoding of the perceived location of a stimulus depends on

Which of the following is not one of the special senses?

Pain is to ________ as cold is to ________.

In the corticospinal pathway,the neuron that exits the spinal cord and enters the spinal nerve is called the ________ neuron.

Which neuron delivers sensations to the CNS?

Central adaptation refers to

If a friend is talking about someone she knows who lost his special senses,you would correct her when you hear her mention ________,because it is not a special sense.

________ provides information about the intensity,duration,location,and modality of a sensory stimulus.(Note: Be sure to capitalize the first letter of your answer).

Descending (motor)pathways always involve at least ________ motor neuron(s).