Which of the Following Statements Are True of Sensory Pathways

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of sensory pathways? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)Sensory neurons carry impulses from receptors to the central nervous system.
• B)Sensory tracts include peripheral nerves such as the femoral nerve.
• C)Sensory receptors are different in that each type detects a specific type of change.
• D)Sensory receptors are similar in that they all interpret impulses the same way.
• E)Most of the sensory areas are in the cerebral cortex.
• F)The cranial nerves involved in sensations are part of sensory tracts.

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobes

The portion of the cerebral cortex lying roughly above the ears; includes the auditory areas, each receiving information primarily from the opposite ear.

Top-Down Processing

A cognitive process that uses pre-existing knowledge or expectations to interpret and understand sensory information.

Sensory Information

Data received by the senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell) that is processed by the brain.

Past Memory

The recall of information about previous events or experiences from an individual's life; often differentiated by episodic (personal events) and semantic (factual knowledge) memory.