.The right somatosensory cortex interprets general somatosensory information from the left side of the body. Explain?

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Q: Visual agnosia usually results from damage to which part of the cortex? a. Occipital cortex b.…

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Q: 1. Identify the four modalities of the somatosensory system.

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Q: Explain the meaning and relevance of a sensory neuron’s receptive field?

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Q: Explain the basis for mapping the primary somatosensory area.

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Q: What is the name for the topographical representationof the sensory input to the somatosensory…

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Q: Describe the path of nerve impulses from the gustatory receptors to the parts of the brain to be…

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Q: Describe the general mechanism of lateral inhibition and explain its importance in sensory…

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Q: For each of the sensory pathways below, draw a map or illustration of the pathway that indicates…

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Q: Define and give examples of receptive fields.

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Q: Identify the types of axons that compose the gray and whiterami communicantes, describe their…

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Q: Which body parts have the largest representation in the primary somatosensory area?

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Q: Using your knowledge, compare the size of the somatosensory cortex representing the fingertips for a…

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Q: Describe the functions of the limbic system, includingthe impact of olfactory stimuli.

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Q: Describe the three stages of the path of sensory information.

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Q: Touch receptors in the skin surface are ipsilateral to the side of the somatosensory cortex on which…

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Q: characteristics of appreciative listening and informational listening?

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Q: In the tectum of the midbrain, some information from ou v system is processed by the superior…

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Q: Describe the spatial organization of the general bodyplan in the primary somatosensory cortex. Why…

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Q: Which of the following structures does not receive direct input from retinal ganglion cells?     a.…

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Q: Describe and compare the three major somatosensorypathways.

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Q: Where are the neurons located in the cortex that receive mechanosensory input from your left hand?…

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Q: Explain the location of proprioceptors within the body. Explain the importance of visual input for…

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Q: Which of the following could be a multimodalintegrative area?a. primary visual cortexb. premotor…

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Q: Visual agnosia is caused by damage to the a. primary sensory areas of the temporal lobes. O b.…

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Q: Which of the following body regions has the greatest representation in the somatosensory cortex?

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Q: According to the stimulithey collect how are thesensory receptors classified?

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Q: Describe the three major somatosensory pathways.

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Q: Which nucleus in the medulla is connected to theinferior colliculus?a. solitary nucleusb. vestibular…

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Q: Activation of which pathway leads to a disinhibition of the thalamus and increased cortical…

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Q: 15. Most somatosensory information decussates in the medulla, meaning that it: a. terminates there…

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Q: Explain dual innervation  and its benefits in three sentences?

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Q: State the function and location of  Thalamus.

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