Neuro fiber types Flashcards
protopathic sensation is what type of fiber(s)? pain, temp, crude touch, heat…
A delta
C
touch is what type of fiber
A beta
vibration is which fiber?
A beta
Skin stretch is which fiber?
A beta
muscle stretch is which type of fiber?
A alpha
A beta
tendon spindles use which fiber?
A alpha
what are the receptors for touch sensation?
hair follicle receptors, meissner corp, merkels discs
which receptors sense vibration?
pacianian corp
what receptor senses protopathic stuff?
free nerve endings
what is the receptor for muscle stretching? Causes flexion or extension?
neuromuscular spindles
flexion
what receptor is responsible for muscle tension sensation? Causes flexion or extension?
neurotendinous spindles
causes extension/relaxation