18.2.2.3 - Somatic Neural System
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of the somatic neural system?
💡 Hint: Think about how we move our arms or legs on command.
What are afferent fibers responsible for?
💡 Hint: Consider sensory inputs like touch or sight.
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What system allows voluntary control over skeletal muscles?
💡 Hint: Think about what allows you to move your body intentionally.
True or False: The somatic neural system is responsible for involuntary movements.
💡 Hint: Remember what you consciously control vs. what happens automatically.
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Analyze a scenario where a person suffers a spinal cord injury and how it affects somatic neural functioning. Discuss possible rehabilitation measures.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of nerve pathways and the importance of therapy.
Design a small experiment to test the reaction time of individuals when stimulated manually (like a tap on the shoulder). Discuss how the somatic neural system is involved.
💡 Hint: Think about setting up a way to measure their speed of reaction.
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