Neuro fiber types Flashcards
1
Q
protopathic sensation is what type of fiber(s)? pain, temp, crude touch, heat…
A
A delta
C
2
Q
touch is what type of fiber
A
A beta
3
Q
vibration is which fiber?
A
A beta
4
Q
Skin stretch is which fiber?
A
A beta
5
Q
muscle stretch is which type of fiber?
A
A alpha
A beta
6
Q
tendon spindles use which fiber?
A
A alpha
7
Q
what are the receptors for touch sensation?
A
hair follicle receptors, meissner corp, merkels discs
8
Q
which receptors sense vibration?
A
pacianian corp
9
Q
what receptor senses protopathic stuff?
A
free nerve endings
10
Q
what is the receptor for muscle stretching? Causes flexion or extension?
A
neuromuscular spindles
flexion
11
Q
what receptor is responsible for muscle tension sensation? Causes flexion or extension?
A
neurotendinous spindles
causes extension/relaxation
