Anatomy of the Basal Ganglia

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What is the structure that separates the two masses of grey matter in the striatum?

  • Internal capsule (correct)
  • Substantia nigra
  • Globus pallidus
  • Subthalamic nucleus

What is the functional difference between the striatum and the pallidum?

  • The striatum is structurally part of the corpus striatum, while the pallidum is functionally distinct (correct)
  • The striatum is involved in cognitive function, while the pallidum is involved in motor function
  • The striatum has excitatory effects, while the pallidum has inhibitory effects
  • The striatum is involved in implicit memory, while the pallidum is involved in emotional function

What is the primary function of the basal ganglia in motor regulation?

  • Initiation of voluntary movement
  • Maintenance of muscle tone
  • Regulation and integration of voluntary motor activity (correct)
  • Control of emotional responses

What is the result of an imbalance in activity in the direct and indirect pathways of the basal ganglia?

<p>Disorders of the basal ganglia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the globus pallidus in the corpus striatum?

<p>Modulation of inhibitory effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the subthalamic nucleus in the basal ganglia?

<p>Regulation of the pallidum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of abnormalities in the basal ganglia?

<p>Movement disorders, such as Parkinson and Huntington diseases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is not considered part of the basal ganglia?

<p>Thalamus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the basal ganglia in movement regulation?

<p>Enabling desired movements and inhibiting competing non-intended movements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the corpus striatum is wedge-shaped and consists of several segments?

<p>Lentiform nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the basal ganglia is divided into head, body, and tail?

<p>Caudate nucleus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The substantia nigra is part of which brain region?

<p>Midbrain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is collectively referred to as the striatum?

<p>Caudate nucleus and putamen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of the striatum's appearance?

<p>Striped (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the basal ganglia is found in the diencephalon?

<p>Subthalamic nucleus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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