Describe the structure and function of sensory systems comprising the afferent division of the nervous system?

Q: In which part of the central nervous system is the substantia nigra located?

A: The substantia nigra is a motor nucleus of the brain that is plays a major role in movements of…

Q: Explain the process of Depolarisation of the membrane of a nerve fibre.

A: The action potential is the nerve signals that are produced by the neurons. These signals are…

Q: Electrical stimulatio of which brain structure would caues pleasurable sensation?

A: The various brain structures whose stimulation result in the pleasurable sensation is Prefrontal…

Q: Describe how sensory, motor, and mixed nerves differ.

A: There are two divisions of the nervous system. The central nervous system includes the brain and the…

Q: Compare Association Cortex and Perceptual Processing?

A: Brain is the prime information processing center and to some extent, spinal cord also plays a role…

Q: What is the role of afferent fibers?

A: Fibers are responsible for carrying nerve impulses to and from the central nervous system. They are…

Q: Describe the location and functions of the reticular formation.

A: In the human body, the brain is a complex organ present. The brain is the control center of the…

Q: Describe the structure and location of peripheral nerves.

A: The network of 43 pairs of motor and sensory nerves is referred to as the peripheral nervous system.…

Q: Describe the location and function of the periaqueductal gray matter.

A: The periaqueductal gray matter(PAG): -It is a key structure responsible for both the propagation and…

Q: Distinguish between the central nervous system andperipheral nervous system with regard to location…

A: The nervous system of an organism is quite complex network that is responsible for coordinating…

Q: Describe the anatomy of nerves and ganglia in general?

A: The nervous system is responsible for coordinating the behaviour and transmitting signals throughout…

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

A: Lateral inhibition involves the suppression of neurons by other neurons. In lateral inhibition, some…

Q: Define plexus, and locate the major plexuses of thespinal nerves.

A: The nervous system of humans is divided into the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous…

Q: Describe the structure of Afferent neurons? List its function?

A: The sensations travel through afferent neurons through variety of pathways due to their structural…

Q: How Interoceptors receive stimuli ?

A: The afferent neurons, also called sensory neurons, convert sensory stimuli into graded or action…

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

A: Ramus communicans is the term that is used to denote the nerve that connects the other two nerves,…

Q: Why is Speech a sensory motor act?

A: Humans produce speech with the help of the voice box present in our throat known as the larynx. it…

Q: Describe the Peripheral nervous system?

A: The nervous system is responsible for coordinating the behaviour and transmitting signals…

Q: Describe the sensory, integrative, and motor functions of the nervous system.?

A: The nervous system is a complex system made of specialised cells called neurons. The nervous system…

Q: Describe the location and function of the sensory areas ofthe cortex.

A: The sensory cortex is a portion of the cerebral cortex which receives and interprets sensory…

Q: Distinguish among the following areas of the cerebral cortex, sensorimotor, primary motor, premotor,…

A: Brain is the vital organ  that help to maintain and regulate the basic activity of humans.

Q: Make a diagram of the Peripheral nervous system?

A: Peripheral nervous system abbreviated as PNS is one of the main branches of the nervous system. It…

Q: Describe what is Perceptual Processing?

A: The sensory awareness of the environment is referred to as perception. It entails both identifying…

Q: Define the term proprioception?

A: The sense organs and brain governs the body to form different activities and helps in the formation…

Q: What type of sensory information is carried in the spinocerebellar tracts?

A: The anterior spinocerebellar tract carry information about crude sensations of touch and pressure.

Q: Define the term Receptor Potential?

A: The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of our body. It carries out many functions in…

Q: Describe What are the main divisions of Nervous system?

A: The nervous system is a highly complex organ system that coordinates, controls, and communicates…

Q: Explain briefly peripheral nervous system.

A: The nervous system consists of nervous tissues. Neurons, also known as nerve cells are the…

Q: Explain the physiological basis of the absolute and relative refractory periods?

A: The absolute refractory period can be defined as the period during which another action potential…

Q: Complete the hierarchy of the parts and divisions of the nervous system

A: The nervous system is a vital system within an animal's body that coordinates signals to make proper…

Q: State the function of sensory neurons.

A: Neurons are specialized cells that transmit and receive electrical signals in the body. Each neuron…

Q: Relate anatomical structures of the nervous system to specific functions

A: Anatomical structure of nervous system to specific functions :    The nervoussystem is consists of…

Q: Distinguish between the functional classes of neurons: sensory/afferent, carry sensory input;…

A: A neuron is termed as a nerve cell, which is a building block of the nervous system. Neurons are…

Q: Give the divisions of Peripheral nervous system?

A: The nervous system is extremely important in which the body depends. The nervous system is divisible…

Q: Describe saltatory nerve conduction

A: The neurons are the basic fundamental units of the nervous system and also known as nerve cells.…

Q: Describe and outline the function of sensory neurons, motor neurons, mutipolar neurons and glial…

A: Nerves form the functional unit of the nervous system and play an essential role in transmitting…

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

A: Proprioception is defined as the ability of the body to perceive its self movement and body position…

Q: What is meant by theperipheral nervous system(PNS)?

A: The nervous system can be defined as an important part of an animal's body that is responsible for…

Q: Explain the roles of the sensory nerves in how do humans experience pain and tickling sensation?

A: Sensation is the ability of our body to feel things especially physical touch. It is the result of…

Q: List the neurons in the sensory pathway chain.

A: Sensory pathways are the pathways comprising chain of neurons right from the sensory organ or…

Q: In general, how do sensory systems function?

A: The nervous system is one of the major organ systems of the body that help in different functions.…

Q: Explain the Organization of the nervous system ?

A: Neurons (nerve cells) are defined as the basic fundamental units of the brain and the nervous…

Q: Which location on the body has the largest region of somatosensory cortex representing it, according…

A: Each part of the body is processed in the cerebral cortex. The word homunculus is used for the…

Q: Give Structure of the Nervous System?

A: The nervous system is the main center of the body responsible for regulating most of the functions…

Q: Figurize the Organization of the nervous system ?

A: The nervous system is the part of an animal's body that controls behaviour and sends messages…