10 Questions
Which layer of the isocortex contains densely-packed cells types stellate and small pyramidal?
Layer II
Which layer of the isocortex contains stellate cells only?
Layer V
To which regions does Layer V of the isocortex send efferent connections?
Spinal cord and brainstem
Which area in the cerebral cortex is responsible for Principal Gyri and Sulci?
Area A
Which cortical layer has cell types large pyramidal (Betz Cells) and few stellate cells?
Layer V
What do lesions in Brodmann Areas refer to?
Common Cortical Disorders
Where do the efferent connections from Layer III of the isocortex project to?
Thalamus
Which layer of the isocortex has cell types that project to the thalamus?
Layer VI
What does Layer III of the isocortex mainly contain?
Loosely-packed cell pyramidal + stellate
In which area do you find results of lesions in cortical functions?
Area D
Test your knowledge on the cerebral cortex, auditory and visual pathways, disorders like agnosia and aphasia, layers of gray matter, and more. This quiz is based on Dr. Imelda D. Rivera's lecture on higher cortical functions.
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