Tactile sensation is a combination of touch, pressure, stretch and vibration. Which of the following is most likely the receptor type that senses tactile stimulation?
A) mechanoreceptors
B) proprioceptors
C) nociceptors
D) thermoreceptors
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Question 2) The highest level of motor control involves the basal nuclei and the ________.
Fill in the blanks with correct word
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Question 3) We can touch our finger to our nose while our eyes are closed in part because we can sense the position and movement of our joints as well as the length of stretch in our muscles. These sensations create awareness of our body's positioning.
The following receptors are most likely responsible for this ability.
A) nociceptors
B) proprioceptors
C) exteroceptors
D) interoceptors
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Question 4) The posterior side of the thigh, leg, and foot is served by the ________ nerve.
A) femoral
B) obturator
C) tibial
D) common fibular
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Question 5) One of the adaptive advantages of human body hair is believed to be its ability to help us detect potentially harmful insects crawling or landing on our skin. Which receptor type is most associated with this type of perception?
What will be an ideal response
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Question 6) Some large arteries that are proximal to the heart are sensitive to the stretch of the blood vessels. This stretch indicates the blood's pressure.
Which of the following pairs of classifications below best fit the receptor type that is being described above?
A) thermoreceptors that are also exteroceptors
B) thermoreceptors that are also interoceptors
C) mechanoreceptors that are also exteroceptors
D) mechanoreceptors that are also interoceptors
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Question 7) If the ventral root of a spinal nerve were cut, what would be the result in the tissue or region that nerve supplies?
A) a complete loss of sensation and movement
B) loss of neither sensation nor movement but only of autonomic control
C) complete loss of sensation
D) a complete loss of voluntary movement
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Question 8) Bill is a mechanic that works with vibrating tools. He also exerts force on his wrists when twisting wrenches and screws. Bill has a tingling sensation in the lateral portion of his hand. The doctor suspects carpal tunnel syndrome.
Which of the following test might the doctor try on her patient?
A) Have bill grip an object with his thumb and index finger and try to pull the object away.
B) Check for hyperextension at the knuckles of the little and ring finger.
C) Have bill flex and extend his arm against resistance.
D) Check for reflex on the medial condyle of the humerus with a rubber mallet.
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Question 9) A patient who received a blow to the side of the skull exhibits the following signs and symptoms on that side of the face:
he is unable to close his eye, and the corner of his mouth droops. Which cranial nerve has been damaged?
A) hypoglossal
B) accessory
C) glossopharyngeal
D) facial
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Question 10) If someone spills very hot coffee (200 0F) on their skin, they will likely perceive much pain. Which of the following receptor types is causing this sensation?
A) nociceptors
B) chemoreceptors
C) mechanoreceptors
D) thermoreceptors
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