Basal Ganglia and Neurotransmission Quiz
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Which neurotransmitter system is primarily implicated in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia?

  • Serotonergic system
  • GABAergic system
  • Cholinergic system
  • Dopaminergic system (correct)

    • What is the primary mechanism of action of typical antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia?

  • Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase
  • Activation of NMDA receptors
  • Blockade of dopamine receptors (correct)
  • Blockade of serotonin receptors

    • Which brain region is primarily associated with the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

  • Hippocampus
  • Amygdala
  • Basal ganglia
  • Prefrontal cortex (correct)

    • What is the primary function of ionotropic receptors in the context of neurotransmission?

    <p>Rapid opening of ion channels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is primarily implicated in the positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations and delusions?

    <p>Temporal lobe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the corpus callosum in the brain?

    <p>Facilitating communication between the two hemispheres (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter system is thought to play a role in the cognitive impairments associated with schizophrenia?

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

    What is the primary function of the limbic system in the brain?

    <p>Emotion and memory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is responsible for regulating vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and sleep?

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

    What is the primary function of the occipital lobe in the brain?

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

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