Gustatory Pathways - Michaels Flashcards

1
Q

What nerve innervates taste buds on larynx and epiglottis?

A

Vagus nerve

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Q

What is the relative locus for taste within the VPM?

A

It is the most medial section of the VPM

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3
Q

Outline the pathway from taste buds to the cortex:

A

Taste buds -> Cranial Nerves 7,9,10 -> VPM -> Insular Cortex

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4
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Where else do the taste fibers travel other than the insular cortex?

A

The orbitofrontal cortex - they mix with the olfactory fibers and give you flavor/taste

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Q

2nd order neurons in the solitary nucleus also go to other places other than the VPM… what are those places? what is their purpose?

A

Hypothalamus/Amygdala - visceral response

Reticular formation - swallowing, coughing, etc

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6
Q

What do pattern generators coordinate?

A

Reticular formation neurons are wired together to coordinate voluntary and involuntary activities necessary for chewing and swallowing.

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