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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which structure is not considered part of the basal ganglia?

    <p>Thalamus</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    The substantia nigra is part of which brain region?

    <p>Midbrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is collectively referred to as the striatum?

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

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

    <p>Striped</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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