Whole Topic Test - Innervation Flashcards

1
Q

What are two examples of thermoreceptors?

A

Free nerve endings & Krause endings

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2
Q

Motor innervation of the tongue

A

Hypoglossal nerve (XII)

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3
Q

What nerves control Prehension (chewing)

A

Facial nerve, glosso-pharyngeal & motor branch of the trigeminal nerve

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4
Q

What is a somite?

A

The embryological precursor to a dermatome/area of mesoderm tissue

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5
Q

Function of meissners plexus

A

regulating glandular secretions

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6
Q

how does the venous sinus enhance the signals recieved from tactile hairs

A

The blood ripples in response to hair motion, creating a larger mechanical signal that is transmitted by the nerves

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7
Q

Horse oesophagus

A

Vagus and glossopharyngeal

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8
Q

what is a dermatome?

A

an area of the dermis which is innervated by the same nerve.

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9
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What plexus is found in the submucosa

A

Meissners plexus

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10
Q

general taste & sensation of the caudal 1/3

A

Glossopharyngeal & vagus (IX & X)

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11
Q

Which nerve provides innervation to the mandibular teeth?

A

inferioralveolar nerve (mandibular n.)

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12
Q

What are we able to achieve via the use of autonomous zones

A

Local anaesthetic and diagnosis of peripheral nerve damage

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13
Q

Which nerves control the involuntary phase of swallowing (deglutition)

A

Facial, glossopharyngeal, vagus

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14
Q

What plexus is found in the muscularis

A

Auerbacchs/Myenteric plexus

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15
Q

What does the splanchnic nerve control in the rumen

A

Lil bit of contraction & arteriole diameter (diverting blood flow)

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16
Q

What are the peristaltic pacemakers in the intestines?

A

ICC (intersitial cells of Cajal)

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17
Q

What nerve is blocked during the process of cattle dehorning?

A

the cornual nerve

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18
Q

What occurs to drive the positive feedback loop in a fever

A

The set point of the hypothalamus resets to a higher value, allowing the body temperature to rise higher

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19
Q

Examples of glandular secretions in the stomach

A

gastric pits - HCL, Pepsinogen, Mucin, Gastic hormones

20
Q

What is the clinical relevance of dermatomes?

A

We can use this is to provide effective local anaesthetic i.e. line blocks in cattle

21
Q

Which gland sits below the ear?

A

Parotid gland

22
Q

What do each of these mechanoreceptors detect:
1- Pacinian corpuscle
2- Meissners corpuscle
3- Merkels disc
4- Ruffini’s ending

A

1- fast vibrations
2- texture change
3- sustained pressure
4- skin stretch

23
Q

which nerve innervates the mandibular/sublingual gland?

A

Facial nerve (V)

24
Q

What are nociceptors?

A

Free nerve endings to detect pain

25
Q

What structure aids the function of tactile hairs as receptors

A

The venous sinus

26
Q

What nerves innervate the pancreas?

A

Vagus nerve & Spinal sensory nevre

27
Q

What are the three kinds of receptors found in the epidermis/dermis?

A

Mechanoreceptors, Nociceptors, Thermoreceptors

28
Q

Which section of the tooth contains the nerves and blood vessels?

A

Pulp

29
Q

Which nerve provides innervation to the parotid gland

A

Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)

30
Q

What sympathetic nerves innervate the rumen?

A

The splanchnic nerve

31
Q

Which two glands share a capsule?

A

Mandibular and sublingual glands

32
Q

What does the Vagus nerve control in the rumen?

A

Both sensory and motor functions, as well as gastric groove reflex

33
Q

What do issues swallowing often arise because of?

A

Brain lesions

34
Q

Function of the myenteric plexus

A

Regulation of smooth muscle contractions in the GIT

35
Q

What effect does the parasympatheic system have on gut function

A

Enhances it to increase the rate of digestion i.e. gastric motility & enzyme secretion (rest/digest)

36
Q

What effect does the sympatheic system have on gut function

A

Reduces gut function to divert blood supply to muscles & heart (fight/run)

37
Q

What parasympathetic nerves innervate the liver?

A

The vagus nerve

38
Q

What sympathetic nerves innervate the liver?

A

Celiac plexus

39
Q

What parasympathetic nerves innervate the rumen

A

Predominantly the vagus nerve

40
Q

What is the process by which the early CNS is formed

A

Neurulation

41
Q

which nerve divides into maxillary and mandibular branches?

A

Facial nerve (V)

42
Q

What is an area of skin that is supplied by one spinal nerve called?

A

An autonomous zone

43
Q

gustatory innervation of the rostral 2/3 of the tongue

A

chorda tympani branch of the facial nerve (VII)

44
Q

What part of the CNS regulates homeostasis?

A

Hypopthalamus

45
Q

sensory innervation of the rostral 2/3 of the tongue

A

lingual branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (V)

46
Q

which nerve provides innervation to the maxillary teeth?

A

infraorbital nerve (maxillary n.)