Neural tracts

Question 1

What are the 2 ascending tracts

Answer 1

later & anterior spinothalamic
Dorsal column

Question 2

What is the function of ascending tracts

Answer 2

sensory

Question 3

what is the function of the dorsal column

Answer 3

fine & discriminative touch
proprioception

Question 4

what is the function of the lateral spinothalamic

Answer 4

pain and temperature

Question 5

what is the function of the anterior spinothalamic

Answer 5

coarse touch
pressure
sensation

Question 6

What are the 5 descending neural tracts

Answer 6

Lateral & anterior corticospinal tract
Rubrospinal tract
Tectospinal tract
Lateral & medial vestibulospinal tract
Reticulospinal tract

Question 7

What is the function of descending tracts

Answer 7

motor

Question 8

What is the function of the lateral and anterior corticospinal tracts

Answer 8

speed and agility of voluntary movements

Question 9

What is the function of the tectospinal tract

Answer 9

Control movement of the head in response to auditory and visual stimuli

Question 10

What is the function of the lateral and medial vestibulospinal tract

Answer 10

involved in balance:
- activation of the extensors
- inhibition of flexors

Question 11

What is the function of reticulospinal tract

Answer 11

facilitating/ inhibiting reflex actions