Basal Ganglia, Limbic System, and their Functions

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What is the role of epigenetic modification in cell differentiation?

Playing a central role in developing fetus cell differentiation (correct)

Aiding in germ-line cell differentiation

Determining gene expression in mature cells

Regulating the action of neurotransmitters in neurons

How are epigenetic changes related to offspring inheritance?

They are not inherited by offspring

They can be inherited if they occur in germ-line cells (correct)

They can only be inherited if they occur postnatally

They can be inherited if they occur in somatic cells

What is the main function of axoplasmic transport in neurons?

Formation of ion channels for neuron function

Transporting proteins made in the soma to axon terminals (correct)

Synthesizing neurotransmitters at the axon terminals

Maintaining the shape and structure of the cell membrane

What do many cell membrane proteins in neurons act as?

Enzymes catalyzing biochemical reactions Signup and view all the answers

Which brain structure coordinates various components of emotional responses through connections with other brain areas?

Amygdala Signup and view all the answers

What function is closely associated with the hippocampus?

Establishment of new long-term memories Signup and view all the answers

Which brain region is most implicated in the establishment of new long-term memories and spatial memory?

Hippocampus Signup and view all the answers

Which disease involves behavioral action selection influenced by the prefrontal cortex within the basal ganglia?

Huntington's disease Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the brain is responsible for insight, social judgement, and personality?

Pre-frontal cortex Signup and view all the answers

Where is Broca's Area located?

Frontal lobes Signup and view all the answers

Which brain region is involved in the processing of touch and spatial information of the body?

Somatosensory cortex Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Basal Ganglia?

Motor control Signup and view all the answers

Where is Werneke's area located?

Between temporal and parietal lobes Signup and view all the answers

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for sensory analysis of auditory information?

Temporal lobes Signup and view all the answers

Which animal has a smoother cerebral cortex without gyri or fissures?

Rat Signup and view all the answers

Which brain region is considered the control center of visceral processes like thirst and hunger?

Hypothalamus Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brainstem is anatomically composed of the tegtum, tegmentum, and cerebral peduncles?

Midbrain Signup and view all the answers

What does the pineal body in the epithalamus control?

Melatonin secretion Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the brain receives all sensory information before it is sent to the cortex?

Thalamus Signup and view all the answers

What brain region contains nuclei that relay signals from the cerebrum to the cerebellum?

Pons Signup and view all the answers