Organization of Sensory Pathways Practice Problems

In which part of the brain do the corticospinal tracts originate?

In the medulla, the fibers of the posterior columns cross over to the opposite side (contralateral) and form a bundle called the:

Which neuronal pathway transmits pain and temperature sensations?

The fibers of the corticospinal tracts synapse with lower motor neurons in the:

Which of the following is being carried by anterolateral pathways?

Which body parts receive sensory and motor innervation from the somatic nervous system?

Which of the following is not considered one of the functions of the somatic nervous system?

When two different sensory information share neural pathways within the spinal cord, which of the following may happen?

Where do the upper neurons originate?

The decussation in the medulla allows for contralateral control where:

Which of the following motor neurons has the primary function of transmitting signals from the central nervous system (CNS) to skeletal muscles, leading to muscle contraction?

Choose the best statement/s that accurately describes how anesthetic agents work on both sensory and motor nerves:

A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, happens when there is a blockage in the blood flow to a section of the heart muscle. In addition to chest pain, in which other areas can the pain be present?

Which of the following symptoms is most likely associated with an injury to the brachial plexus?

Which of the following is not one of the major somatic sensory pathways?