Neurophysiology Lab Flashcard

Front

What is the function of the spinal cord?

Back

The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body, coordinating reflexes and processing sensory information.

Front

What are the main sections of the spinal cord?

Back

The spinal cord is divided into cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal regions.

Front

What is the role of the lower cervical region of the spinal cord?

Back

The lower cervical region is responsible for innervating the upper limbs and parts of the neck.

Front

What is the Substantia Gelatinosa?

Back

The Substantia Gelatinosa is a region in the spinal cord that processes pain and temperature sensations.

Front

What is the spinocerebellar tract?

Back

The spinocerebellar tract is a neural pathway that conveys proprioceptive information from the body to the cerebellum.

Front

What does 'ipsilateral' mean in neurophysiology?

Back

Ipsilateral refers to structures or functions occurring on the same side of the body.

Front

What does 'contralateral' mean in neurophysiology?

Back

Contralateral refers to structures or functions occurring on the opposite side of the body.

Front

What is proprioception?

Back

Proprioception is the sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.

Front

What is the function of the dorsal funicular gray?

Back

The dorsal funicular gray is involved in processing sensory information, particularly related to touch and proprioception.

Front

What is the role of the reticular formation?

Back

The reticular formation regulates arousal, sleep-wake cycles, and filtering incoming stimuli.