Axon Types Flashcards by Koden Tietjen | Brainscape

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What type of axons are Ia and Ib?

A

Large myelinated

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What are the sensory receptors for axons Ia and Ib?

A

Muscle spindles

GTO

Ligaments

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What are the sensory stimulus for axons Ia and Ib?

A

Muscle stretch/length changes

Tendon and ligament tension

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What is the modality for axons Ia and Ib?

A

Proprioception

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What type of axon is II?

A

Med myelinated

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What are the sensory receptors for axon II?

A

Muscle spindles

Joint receptors

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What is the sensory stimulus for axon II?

A

Muscle stretch/length changes

Joint movement

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What is the modality for axon II?

A

Proprioception

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What type of axon is A-beta?

A

Med myelinated

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What is the sensory receptor for A-beta?

A

Variety

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What is the sensory stimulus for A-beta?

A

Touch, vibration, skin stretch, and pressure

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What is the modality for A-beta?

A

Touch, vibration, and skin stretch

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What type of axon is A-delta?

A

Small myelinated

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What is the sensory receptor for A-delta?

A

Free nerve endings

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What is the sensory stimulus for A-delta?

A

Tissue threat or damage and temp (cold)

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What is the modality for A-delta?

A

MSK- nociception

Non MSK- temp/crude touch

Q

What type of axon is C?

A

Unmyelinated

Q

What are the sensory receptors for axon C?

A

Free nerve endings

Q

What is the sensory stimulus for axon C?

A

Tissue threat or damage

Temp

Itch/tickle

Chemical stimulus

Pleasant mechanical

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What is the modality for axon C?

A

MSK- nociception

Non MSK- temp/crude touch