Lateral Spinothalamic Tract Flashcards
1
Q
What type of neurons in A-Delta fibers?
A
1ST ORDER
2
Q
What type of neurons in neospinothalamic tract?
A
2ND ORDER
3
Q
What type of neurons in thalamocortical tract?
A
3RD ORDER
4
Q
What do 1st order nociceptive neurons make synaptic connections with?
A
SC LAMINA 1 NEURONS
5
Q
What happens to axons from layer 1 neurons as they ascend in the contralateral spinothalamic tract?
A
DECUSSATE IMMEDIATELY
6
Q
What serves as the major route by which the cerebral cortex connects to the brainstem and SC?
A
INTERNAL CAPSULE
consisting of ascending and descending axons
7
Q
An internal capsule stroke is very ___________.
A
SERIOUS
