Spinal cord and Peripheral nerves

Front

What is the covering of nerve bundles in spinal nerves called?

Back

Perineurium

Front

What type of information is carried by sensory nerves?

Back

Sensory information, which includes sensations such as touch, pain, and temperature.

Front

What fluid is found in the subarachnoid space?

Back

Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF)

Front

Which spinal tract is responsible for proprioception and discriminating touch?

Back

Cuneate Fasciculus

Front

What nerve innervates the hamstrings?

Back

Sciatic nerve

Front

What is the function of the spinal cord?

Back

The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body, and it also coordinates reflexes.

Front

What are the two main types of nerves in the peripheral nervous system?

Back

Sensory (afferent) nerves and motor (efferent) nerves.

Front

What is the role of the epineurium?

Back

Epineurium is the outermost layer of connective tissue that surrounds a nerve.

Front

What is the difference between sensory and motor nerves?

Back

Sensory nerves carry information from sensory receptors to the central nervous system, while motor nerves carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles.

Front

What is the function of the spinal reflex arc?

Back

The spinal reflex arc allows for quick responses to stimuli without direct involvement of the brain.