Vital centers for regulating heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure are located in the:

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Question 1 of 5

Vital centers for regulating heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure are located in the:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The medulla oblongata controls vital autonomic functions. [Level: Knowledge]

Question 2 of 5

Which structure is part of the tectum?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The tectum (midbrain roof) includes superior/inferior colliculi. [Level: Knowledge]

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is best described as an elongated, encapsulated receptor found in the dermal pegs of glabrous skin that is especially abundant on lips and fingertips?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Meissner corpuscles are elongated, encapsulated receptors in glabrous skin dermal pegs, abundant on lips and fingertips, detecting light touch. TMP13 pp. 596, 607-608

Question 4 of 5

Which system transmits somatosensory information with the highest degree of temporal and spatial fidelity?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The dorsal column-medial lemniscal system provides high temporal and spatial fidelity for touch and proprioception. TMP13 p. 610

Question 5 of 5

The highest degree of pain localization comes from which of the following?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Simultaneous tactile and pain stimulation enhances pain localization accuracy. TMP13 p. 624

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