Equine Physiology Workbook

19. What are the different types of neural circuits? _________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

20. What is chromatolysis? ____________________________________________________

21. What is Wallarian degeneration? _____________________________________________

22. What is a reflex arc? _______________________________________________________

23. Complete the following chart: Type of reflex Mono or poly-synaptic

Ipsi or contralateral

Intersegmental

Stretch

N/A

_____________________ __________________

Tendon

N/A

_____________________ __________________

Flexor

_____________________ __________________ ________________

Crossed extensor

_____________________ __________________ ________________

24. What is reciprocal innervation? ______________________________________________

25. The patellar reflex is an example of what type of reflex? __________________________

26. What is a muscle spindle? __________________________________________________

27. What is a Golgi Tendon Organ? ______________________________________________

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