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The sensory nerve fibers responsible for touch are known as mechanoreceptors. These special receptors respond to mechanical stimulation, allowing us to sense pressure, vibration, and other tactile sensations. The different types of mechanoreceptors include Merkel cells, Meissner's corpuscles, Pacinian corpuscles, and Ruffini endings.

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Which cranial nerve carries sensory information to the diencephalon?

The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) carries sensory information to the diencephalon. It is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the face, including touch, temperature, and pain sensations.


What nerve relates sensation to the brain which interprets the stimulus?

The nerve responsible for relaying sensory information to the brain is the cranial nerve. Each cranial nerve is associated with a specific type of sensory input, such as vision (optic nerve) or taste (glossopharyngeal nerve).


Is vagus nerve a motor nerve?

Yes, the vagus nerve is a mixed nerve that contains both motor and sensory fibers. It is responsible for controlling various involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing.


Can a nerve fibre and nerve both carry sensory and motor impulse Why?

Yes, a nerve fiber can carry both sensory and motor impulses, depending on the type of nerve. A mixed nerve contains both sensory (afferent) and motor (efferent) fibers, allowing it to transmit signals in both directions: sensory information from the body to the central nervous system and motor commands from the central nervous system to the muscles. However, individual nerve fibers typically specialize in either sensory or motor functions.


What nerve that contains fibers that both send and receive messages is called?

A mixed nerve, such as the trigeminal nerve, contains both sensory and motor fibers that can send and receive messages. These nerves are responsible for carrying both sensory information from the body to the brain and motor commands from the brain to the muscles.

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Is the trigeminal nerve primarily responsible for sensory or motor functions?

The trigeminal nerve is primarily responsible for sensory functions.


Which cranial nerve carries sensory information to the diencephalon?

The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) carries sensory information to the diencephalon. It is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the face, including touch, temperature, and pain sensations.


What nerve carries only sensory fibers?

nerves carrying just sensory fibers are referred to as sensory and or what nerves?


What layer of skin contains sensory receptors for touch?

The Dermis layer contains the sensory nerve fiber, so it is the Dermis layer that contains sensory receptors for touch.


What nerve relates sensation to the brain which interprets the stimulus?

The nerve responsible for relaying sensory information to the brain is the cranial nerve. Each cranial nerve is associated with a specific type of sensory input, such as vision (optic nerve) or taste (glossopharyngeal nerve).


What is the same as a sensory nerve?

The peripheral nervous system is the same as the sensory nerves. These are the nerves which are responsible for the various senses.


What is the fiber type in the dorsal root?

The fiber type in the dorsal root is mainly composed of sensory nerve fibers that transmit sensory information from the periphery to the central nervous system. It is made up of both Aδ fibers responsible for transmitting sharp, well-localized pain and touch sensations, and C fibers responsible for transmitting dull, diffuse pain and temperature sensations.


Which cranial nerves is responsible for olfaction?

The olfactory nerve which is also cranial nerve number 1 is responsible for the sense of olfaction.


Is vagus nerve a motor nerve?

Yes, the vagus nerve is a mixed nerve that contains both motor and sensory fibers. It is responsible for controlling various involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing.


What is c type of sensory nerve fibers detail?

C fiber sensory nerves have small diameter unmyelenated axons and carry the signals from pain receptors.


What nerve that contains fibers that both send and receive messages is called?

A mixed nerve, such as the trigeminal nerve, contains both sensory and motor fibers that can send and receive messages. These nerves are responsible for carrying both sensory information from the body to the brain and motor commands from the brain to the muscles.


What part of the brain conducting the sensory impulse for the lower teeth?

The trigeminal nerve, specifically the mandibular division (V3), is responsible for conducting sensory impulses for the lower teeth. This nerve carries sensory information from the lower jaw to the brain.