MODULE 5- Pathways (KNOW)

Question 1

mechanosensory pathway- upper body

Answer 1

hand ->
DRG ->
cuneate ->
CROSSOVER
VPL ->
S1

Question 2

mechanosensory pathway- lower body

Answer 2

foot ->
DRG ->
gracile ->
CROSSOVER
VPL ->
S1

Question 3

mechanosensory pathway- face

Answer 3

face ->
trigeminal ganglion ->
principal nucelus ->
CROSSOVER
VPM ->
S1

Question 4

pain + temperature pathway- upper/lower body (same)

Answer 4

foot/hand ->
DRG ->
dorsal horn of spinal cord ->
CROSSOVER
VPL ->
S1

Question 5

pain + temperature pathway- face

Answer 5

face ->
trigeminal ganglion ->
spinal nucleus ->
CROSSOVER
VPM ->
S1