HKIN 276 Midterm Study Guide Questions with Correct Answers
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HKIN 276
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HKIN 276
HKIN 276 Midterm Study Guide Questions with Correct Answers
Synapse - Answer-- Connects two neurons, axon to dendrite
- Responsible for passing signals from presynaptic to postsynaptic neurons
Sense organs - Answer-structure composed of nervous tissue along with other tissues designed to enh...
HKIN 276 Midterm Study Guide
Questions with Correct Answers
Synapse - Answer-- Connects two neurons, axon to dendrite
- Responsible for passing signals from presynaptic to postsynaptic neurons
Sense organs - Answer-structure composed of nervous tissue along with other tissues
designed to enhance response
Sense receptors - Answer-structure specialized to detect a stimulus, some simple,
others true
Purpose is transduction
Sensory receptors transmit four kinds of info - Answer-Modality, location, duration,
intensity
Modality - Answer-type of stimulus or sensation it produces
Location - Answer-sensory neuron detects stimuli in area called receptive field
Intensity - Answer-loud vs. quiet, bright vs. dim etc.
Duration - Answer-how long stim lasts, prolonged stim firing becomes slower (ie. You
get used to the temp of the water)
Proprioceptors: - Answer-provide CNS about body position, joints and muscles (amount
the slowest to adapt)
Kinesthesia - Answer-conscious recognition of position of body parts, limb movement
rates
Golgi tendon organ - Answer-monitors tension developed in muscles -> prevents
muscle damage during excessive force generation
• Stimulation results in reflex relaxation of muscle -> inhibitory neurons send IPSPs to
muscle fibers
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