Neurohistology PP Flashcards
1
Q
Pinprick to p/w
A
Prick (stimulus) -> R -> P/W -> Brain -> Conscious -> Receptors -> Reflex arc-> Spinal cord -> Reflex response
2
Q
Sensory neurons associated w/
A
Bipolar neurons
Pseudo unipolar neurons
3
Q
Sensory Bipolar Neurons
A
Special Senses Olfactory Retina Vestibular Cochlea
4
Q
Pseudo unipolar neurons
A
Meissners Pacinian Ruffini Muscle spindles GTO
5
Q
Modalities carried by only cranial nerves
A
Olfaction
Vision
Gustation
Audition
6
Q
Modalities carried by both
A
Tactile
Nociception
Temp
Proprioception
7
Q
Large receptive field
A
Wider area for sensing
but LESS precise
8
Q
Small receptive field
A
(finger tip)
Small area but more receptors
Detects fine detail
