Synapse

Synapse

Question 1. Discuss two properties of synapse.
Answer:

Properties of synapse:

• One way conduction – Bell Magendie Law
  • The impulses are transmitted only in one direction from pre synaptic neuron to post synaptic neuron
• Synaptic delay
  • A short delay occurs during transmission of impulses in synapse
• Fatigue
  • The synapse forms a seat of fatigue along with the Betz cells.

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Question 2. State four functions of thalamus.
Answer:

Functions of thalamus:

• Relay center for sensations
• Center for
  • Processing sensations
  • Determining nature of sensations
  • Sexual sensation
  • Reflex activity
  • Alertness
  • Integration of motor activity

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Question 3. Name the ascending tracts of the spinal cord.
Answer:

Ascending tracts:

• Anterior spinothalamic tract Lateral spinothalamic tract
• Ventral spinocerebellar tract
• Dorsal spinocerebellar tract
• Spinotectal tract
• Fasciculus dorsolateralis
• Spinoreticular tract
• Spinoolivary tract
• Spinovestibular tract
• Fasciculus gracilis
• Fasciculus cuneatus

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Question 4. Name the ascending tract conducting
1. Crude touch
2. Fine touch

Answer: