12.11 Neural integration and Neuronal pools of the CNS.

Question 1

What are the four function categories of neuronal pools?

Answer 1

Converging
Diverging
Reverberating
Parallel After Discharge

Question 2

Define neural pools

Answer 2

Groups of grouped interneurons.

All are restricted by their number of input sources and output destinations.

Question 3

Converging circuit

Answer 3

Includes all information that is gathered at a single postsynaptic neuron. Also gets info from several postsynaptic neurons. Basically this neural pool receives lots of input but forms only one kind of output.

Question 4

Diverging output

Answer 4

This spreads info from one pool to several pools- controls things like motor control.

Question 5

Reverberating circuits

Answer 5

Produce repeated cyclical stimulation of a circuit.- Controls breathing

Question 6

Parallel-after-discharge-circuit

Answer 6

Info transmitted simultaneous along several pathways to a common postsynaptic cell. Thought to be used in higher level thinking.