Which cerebral cortex relays sensation? - ANSWER Thalamus
Which cerebral cortex is responsible for temperature regulation and sleep? - ANSWER
Hypothalamus. (Z Degrees)
, What part of the brain controls voluntary movements, equilibrium, muscle tone,
operates entirely below conscious level? - ANSWER Cerebellum
The Midbrain, Pons, and Medulla make up the _________________. - ANSWER Brain Stem
The two major sensory pathways are ____________ and ____________. - ANSWER
Spinothalamic Tract & Posterior Columns
Pain, Temperature sensory input are part of the lateral portion of which sensory tract
while hard or light touch are part of the anterior portion. - ANSWER Spinothalamic
Position, proprioception, vibration and tactile discrimination are part of which sensory
tract? - ANSWER Posterior Columns
What are the three major motor pathways? - ANSWER 1. Corticospinal / Pyramidal
2. Extrapyramidal
3. Cerebellar
The NP notes deficits in skilled purposeful voluntary movement and understand which
major motor pathway may be impaired? - ANSWER Corticospinal / Pyramidal
Gross automatic movements and muscle control are part of what major motor pathway?
- ANSWER Extrapyramidal
Equilibrium and posture are controlled by which major motor pathway? - ANSWER
Cerebellar
The PNS carries input to CNS via _____________ _______________ fibers. - ANSWER
Sensory Afferent
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