Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Neuroscience and Behaviour > 042 Sensory Transduction and receptors > Flashcards

042 Sensory Transduction and receptors Flashcards

1
Q

What do satellite cells do?

A

Provide the nutrition around different sensory neurons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the role of Ruffini endings?

A

Detect direction –> slow adapting –> found on the lengths of the fingers.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What types of fibres are cutaneous afferents?

A

A-beta

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What types of fibres are proprioceptor afferents?

A

A-alpha

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Neuroscience and Behaviour (19 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions