Human Anatomy & Physiology: A&P Chapter 13 The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity Flashcards

Which of the receptor types above might function as a nociceptor?

A

Which of the receptor types pictured function as exteroceptors?

A, C, D, E

Which of the receptor types pictured function exclusively as proprioceptors?

B

Which of the receptor types contribute to the sense of touch by
responding to deep pressure stimuli?

D

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__________ are receptors that can respond to changes in pressure.

Mechanoreceptors

Which of the following is NOT used to
classify sensory receptors?


the number of
dendritic endings present

Which type of sensory receptor allows us to feel an insect landing on
our skin?

mechanoreceptor

Feeling a gentle caress on your arm would likely involve all of the
following
except ________.


Pacinian corpuscles

Pacinian corpuscles can be exteroceptors, interoceptors, or proprioceptor,

TRUE

The first level of neural integration in the somatosensory system is
the __________ level.

receptor

Which of the following lists the hierarchy of motor control from
lowest to highest level of control?

segmental level, projection level, precommand level

Which structure is involved in the segmental level of motor control?

spinal cord

Choose the FALSE statement
about nerves.


The majority of a
nerve's bulk is due to axons.


The glossopharyngeal
nerve is the only cranial nerve that contains sensory fibers.


False