Lecture 30 Flashcards
1
Q
What are reflex movements organised in?
A
A neural circuit
2
Q
Where is are the reflex movements usually organised in?
A
The spinal cord
3
Q
What is the definition of a reflex movement?
A
A predictable, reproducible, automatic response to a particular sensory stimulus
4
Q
What does monosynaptic mean?
A
There is only one synapse, so it is very fast
5
Q
What does the corticospinal pathway control?
A
Precise movements of hands and feet
6
Q
What is the corticospinal pathway also known as?
A
The pyramidal tract
7
Q
What neurons does the corticospinal pathway use?
A
- upper motor neuron
- lower motor neuron
8
Q
What does the non-corticospinal pathway control?
A
Automatic movements
- walking
- chewing
- smiling
9
Q
What does the non-corticospinal pathway control?
A
Automatic movements
- walking
- chewing
- smiling
