General Sensory and Cranial N.

Front

Where might pain from the heart refer to?

Back

Pain from the heart may refer to the left arm.

Front

Which receptors adapt rapidly?

Back

Phasic receptors adapt rapidly to stimuli.

Front

What is the cranial nerve number for the Vagus nerve?

Back

The Vagus nerve is cranial nerve X.

Front

Which cranial nerve has sensory fibers to the scalp and upper lip?

Back

The trigeminal nerve has sensory fibers to the scalp and upper lip.

Front

Which cranial nerve innervates the Trapezius muscle for shoulder movement?

Back

The Accessory nerve innervates the Trapezius muscle.

Front

Define phasic receptors.

Back

Phasic receptors are sensory receptors that adapt quickly to a stimulus and stop responding after a short period.

Front

Define tonic receptors.

Back

Tonic receptors are sensory receptors that adapt slowly and continue to produce action potentials over the duration of the stimulus.

Front

What is the function of the trigeminal nerve?

Back

The trigeminal nerve is responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Front

What is the role of the Vagus nerve?

Back

The Vagus nerve controls heart rate, gastrointestinal peristalsis, sweating, and several muscle movements in the mouth.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

What is the function of the Accessory nerve?

Back

The Accessory nerve controls the muscles of the neck and shoulders.