Topic 6: Nervous System 6 - Motor Output - SNS Intro

Question 1

Somatic nervous system pathway

Answer 1

Question 2

What are the three types of movement in the somatic nervous system?

Answer 2

1. reflexes
2. voluntary
3. rhythmic

Question 3

What are the 2 reflexes in SNS?

Answer 3

1. spinal - least complex and requires sensory input
2. Postural - for balance and posture

Question 4

What does postural reflex require?

Answer 4

• needs sensory input from ex. proprioceptors (ex muscle spindles) eyes, inner ear

Question 5

What is voluntary movement?

Answer 5

• most complex
• no external stimuli required (act of will)

Question 6

What is rhythmic movement? (2)

Answer 6

• walking, running, etc.
• combination of reflex and voluntary movement