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Which neurotransmitter is associated with the indirect pathway?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the indirect pathway?
- GABA (correct)
- Acetylcholine
- Dopamine
- Serotonin
Which part of the basal ganglia is excited by the substantia nigra pars compacta?
Which part of the basal ganglia is excited by the substantia nigra pars compacta?
- Cortex
- Globus Pallidus Internal
- Neostriatum (correct)
- Globus Pallidus External
What is the function of the basal ganglia?
What is the function of the basal ganglia?
- Process visual information
- Regulate heart rate
- Control voluntary movement (correct)
- Maintain body temperature
Which part of the basal ganglia is affected in Parkinson's disease?
Which part of the basal ganglia is affected in Parkinson's disease?
Which part of the basal ganglia is affected in Huntington's disease?
Which part of the basal ganglia is affected in Huntington's disease?
What happens to the direct pathway in Parkinson's disease?
What happens to the direct pathway in Parkinson's disease?
Which lobe of the cerebellum is responsible for postural control and eye and head position?
Which lobe of the cerebellum is responsible for postural control and eye and head position?
Which cerebellar peduncle projects to the red nucleus and superior colliculus?
Which cerebellar peduncle projects to the red nucleus and superior colliculus?
Which part of the cerebellum is responsible for planning, organization, and coordination of motor response?
Which part of the cerebellum is responsible for planning, organization, and coordination of motor response?
Which cortical area is involved in sensory-motor integration in the cerebellum?
Which cortical area is involved in sensory-motor integration in the cerebellum?
Which type of fiber gives rise to parallel fibers in the cerebellum?
Which type of fiber gives rise to parallel fibers in the cerebellum?
Which cerebellar disorder is characterized by loss of muscle coordination and dysmetria?
Which cerebellar disorder is characterized by loss of muscle coordination and dysmetria?
Which lobe of the cerebellum is responsible for highly skilled movements such as speech?
Which lobe of the cerebellum is responsible for highly skilled movements such as speech?
Which cerebellar peduncle receives input from the spinal cord?
Which cerebellar peduncle receives input from the spinal cord?
Which part of the cerebellum is responsible for control of proximal and axial movement?
Which part of the cerebellum is responsible for control of proximal and axial movement?
Which type of fiber directly synapses with Purkinje fibers in the cerebellum?
Which type of fiber directly synapses with Purkinje fibers in the cerebellum?
Which of the following is a rapidly adapting receptor that is responsible for sensing touch and vibration in glabrous skin?
Which of the following is a rapidly adapting receptor that is responsible for sensing touch and vibration in glabrous skin?
Which receptor has a large receptive field and is responsible for sensing high frequency vibration in both hairy and glabrous skin?
Which receptor has a large receptive field and is responsible for sensing high frequency vibration in both hairy and glabrous skin?
Which receptor is responsible for discriminating objects and has a small receptive field in glabrous skin?
Which receptor is responsible for discriminating objects and has a small receptive field in glabrous skin?
Which receptor has a large receptive field and is located in the dermis layer of both hairy and glabrous skin?
Which receptor has a large receptive field and is located in the dermis layer of both hairy and glabrous skin?
Which receptor is responsible for mediating non-conscious proprioception and reduces the period of muscle contraction?
Which receptor is responsible for mediating non-conscious proprioception and reduces the period of muscle contraction?
Which receptor is activated by muscle spindle stretch and sends signals to the alpha motor neuron via Ia afferents?
Which receptor is activated by muscle spindle stretch and sends signals to the alpha motor neuron via Ia afferents?
Which receptor is activated by muscle spindle stretch and sends signals to the inhibitory interneuron via Ib afferents?
Which receptor is activated by muscle spindle stretch and sends signals to the inhibitory interneuron via Ib afferents?
Which motor neuron ensures the sensitivity of the stretch reflex is maintained?
Which motor neuron ensures the sensitivity of the stretch reflex is maintained?
Which component of the stretch reflex circuitry is disrupted in an upper motor neuron lesion?
Which component of the stretch reflex circuitry is disrupted in an upper motor neuron lesion?
Flashcards
Indirect Pathway
Indirect Pathway
A pathway in the basal ganglia involved in motor control, influenced by dopamine.
Substantia Nigra Pars Compacta
Substantia Nigra Pars Compacta
A region in the midbrain that produces dopamine, important for the direct pathway.
Basal Ganglia
Basal Ganglia
A group of brain structures involved in motor control, planning, and learning.
Dopamine
Dopamine
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Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease
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Huntington's Disease
Huntington's Disease
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Direct Pathway
Direct Pathway
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Vermis
Vermis
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Superior Cerebellar Peduncle
Superior Cerebellar Peduncle
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Cerebellar Hemispheres
Cerebellar Hemispheres
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Cerebral Cortex (Somatosensory Cortex)
Cerebral Cortex (Somatosensory Cortex)
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Climbing Fibers
Climbing Fibers
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Parallel Fibers
Parallel Fibers
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Ataxia
Ataxia
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Anterior Lobe
Anterior Lobe
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Inferior Cerebellar Peduncle
Inferior Cerebellar Peduncle
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Vermis
Vermis
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Climbing Fibers
Climbing Fibers
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Meissner Corpuscles
Meissner Corpuscles
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Pacinian Corpuscles
Pacinian Corpuscles
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Merkel Discs
Merkel Discs
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Ruffini Endings
Ruffini Endings
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Golgi Tendon Organs
Golgi Tendon Organs
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Muscle Spindles
Muscle Spindles
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Ia Afferents
Ia Afferents
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Ib Afferents
Ib Afferents
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Alpha Motor Neurons
Alpha Motor Neurons
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Upper Motor Neuron Lesion
Upper Motor Neuron Lesion
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Study Notes
Basal Ganglia
- Dopamine is associated with the indirect pathway.
- The substantia nigra pars compacta excites the striatum, part of the basal ganglia.
- The basal ganglia plays a role in motor control, planning, and learning by regulating and refining motor commands.
- Parkinson's disease affects the substantia nigra pars compacta, leading to a decrease in dopamine production, impacting the direct pathway.
- Huntington's disease affects the striatum, leading to neuronal degeneration.
- In Parkinson's disease, the direct pathway is inhibited, resulting in difficulty initiating and executing movements.
Cerebellum
- The vermis of the cerebellum is responsible for postural control and eye and head position.
- The superior cerebellar peduncle projects to the red nucleus and superior colliculus.
- The cerebellar hemispheres are responsible for planning, organization, and coordination of motor responses.
- The cerebral cortex (specifically the somatosensory cortex) is involved in sensory-motor integration in the cerebellum.
- Climbing fibers give rise to parallel fibers in the cerebellum.
- Ataxia is a cerebellar disorder characterized by loss of muscle coordination and dysmetria, making it difficult to perform coordinated movements.
- The anterior lobe of the cerebellum is responsible for highly skilled movements, including speech.
- The inferior cerebellar peduncle receives input from the spinal cord.
- The vermis is responsible for control of proximal and axial movements.
- Climbing fibers directly synapse with Purkinje fibers in the cerebellum.
Sensory Receptors
- Meissner corpuscles, rapidly adapting receptors, are responsible for sensing touch and vibration in glabrous skin (smooth, hairless skin).
- Pacinian corpuscles have a large receptive field and sense high frequency vibration in both hairy and glabrous skin.
- Merkel discs are responsible for discriminating objects and have a small receptive field in glabrous skin.
- Ruffini endings have a large receptive field and are located in the dermis layer of both hairy and glabrous skin.
- Golgi tendon organs mediate non-conscious proprioception and reduce the period of muscle contraction.
- Muscle spindles, activated by muscle spindle stretch, send signals to the alpha motor neuron via Ia afferents.
- Golgi tendon organs, activated by muscle spindle stretch, send signals to the inhibitory interneuron via Ib afferents.
- Alpha motor neurons ensure the sensitivity of the stretch reflex is maintained.
- An upper motor neuron lesion disrupts the reflex arc of the stretch reflex.
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Test your knowledge of the basal ganglia and its nuclei with this quiz! Learn about the different nuclei, such as the caudate nucleus and putamen, and understand the role of neurotransmitters in the direct and indirect pathways. Explore how these pathways work together and the crucial role of dopamine.
