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Which subcortical system does the lecturer's research focus on?
Which subcortical system does the lecturer's research focus on?
- Thalamus
- Hippocampus
- Basal ganglia (correct)
- Cerebellum
What is the main topic of the lecture?
What is the main topic of the lecture?
- Motor control in the brain
- MRI scan techniques
- Anatomy and function of the basal ganglia (correct)
- Cognition and the basal ganglia
What are the direct and indirect pathways in the basal ganglia important for?
What are the direct and indirect pathways in the basal ganglia important for?
- Motor control (correct)
- Cognition
- Hormone regulation
- MRI scan interpretation
What does the lecturer mention as a challenge in studying the anatomy of the basal ganglia?
What does the lecturer mention as a challenge in studying the anatomy of the basal ganglia?
Which region of the brain plays a crucial role in filtering and refining action plans?
Which region of the brain plays a crucial role in filtering and refining action plans?
What is the most superior nucleus within the basal ganglia?
What is the most superior nucleus within the basal ganglia?
Which region is not technically part of the basal ganglia, but interacts with it?
Which region is not technically part of the basal ganglia, but interacts with it?
What is the key role of neurotransmitters in motor control?
What is the key role of neurotransmitters in motor control?
What is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the human brain?
What is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the human brain?
Which pathway promotes the production of movement?
Which pathway promotes the production of movement?
Which neurotransmitter is used in the inhibitory output from the striatum to the internal globus pallidus?
Which neurotransmitter is used in the inhibitory output from the striatum to the internal globus pallidus?
What happens when activity flows through the indirect pathway?
What happens when activity flows through the indirect pathway?
Which part of the brain is responsible for narrowing down movement options?
Which part of the brain is responsible for narrowing down movement options?
What is the role of the striatum in the filtering process?
What is the role of the striatum in the filtering process?
Which part of the brain is responsible for showing a clear grey-white matter boundary in MRI scans?
Which part of the brain is responsible for showing a clear grey-white matter boundary in MRI scans?
What is the main function of the basal ganglia in the human brain?
What is the main function of the basal ganglia in the human brain?
Which part of the brain is responsible for reward processing?
Which part of the brain is responsible for reward processing?
What is the function of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex loop?
What is the function of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex loop?
Which loop is particularly relevant for addiction and illicit drug use?
Which loop is particularly relevant for addiction and illicit drug use?
Which part of the brain is responsible for enabling control of eye movements?
Which part of the brain is responsible for enabling control of eye movements?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the basal ganglia?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the basal ganglia?
What is the function of the substantia nigra?
What is the function of the substantia nigra?
What is the relationship between the caudate nucleus and the putamen?
What is the relationship between the caudate nucleus and the putamen?
What is the function of the thalamus in the basal ganglia?
What is the function of the thalamus in the basal ganglia?
Which structure actively inhibits external galavis politics?
Which structure actively inhibits external galavis politics?
What happens to activity levels when you are being inhibited?
What happens to activity levels when you are being inhibited?
Which structure is also inhibitory and receives double inhibition?
Which structure is also inhibitory and receives double inhibition?
Why is the inhibitory influence of external global politics not expressed in the sub thalamic nucleus?
Why is the inhibitory influence of external global politics not expressed in the sub thalamic nucleus?
Who is not inhibited by the external global politics?
Who is not inhibited by the external global politics?
Which pathway has high activity levels in the subsonic nucleus?
Which pathway has high activity levels in the subsonic nucleus?
Which neurotransmitter is released by the substantia nigra?
Which neurotransmitter is released by the substantia nigra?
What is the role of dopamine in the striatum?
What is the role of dopamine in the striatum?
Which neurotransmitter opposes the excitatory effects of dopamine in the striatum?
Which neurotransmitter opposes the excitatory effects of dopamine in the striatum?
What determines the likelihood of movement taking place through the direct and indirect pathways?
What determines the likelihood of movement taking place through the direct and indirect pathways?
Which pathway is tipped towards promotion of movement?
Which pathway is tipped towards promotion of movement?
Which neurotransmitter is used by the striatum interneurons that dampen down MSN excitation?
Which neurotransmitter is used by the striatum interneurons that dampen down MSN excitation?
What is the function of the indirect pathway in the basal ganglia?
What is the function of the indirect pathway in the basal ganglia?
Which region of the brain plays a crucial role in regulating the balance of activity within the basal ganglia?
Which region of the brain plays a crucial role in regulating the balance of activity within the basal ganglia?
What are the direct and indirect pathways in the basal ganglia important for?
What are the direct and indirect pathways in the basal ganglia important for?
What is the main function of the basal ganglia in the human brain?
What is the main function of the basal ganglia in the human brain?
Which neurotransmitters are involved in modulating activity within the basal ganglia pathways?
Which neurotransmitters are involved in modulating activity within the basal ganglia pathways?
Which structures are part of the basal ganglia?
Which structures are part of the basal ganglia?
Which pathway in the basal ganglia promotes movement?
Which pathway in the basal ganglia promotes movement?
Which pathway in the basal ganglia withholds movement?
Which pathway in the basal ganglia withholds movement?
Which pathway in the basal ganglia pauses movement?
Which pathway in the basal ganglia pauses movement?
Which anatomical structure within the basal ganglia is divided into pars externa and pars interna?
Which anatomical structure within the basal ganglia is divided into pars externa and pars interna?
Which regions does the basal ganglia interface with?
Which regions does the basal ganglia interface with?
Which loops involve the motor cortex, thalamus, striatum, and pallidum in the basal ganglia?
Which loops involve the motor cortex, thalamus, striatum, and pallidum in the basal ganglia?
Which neurotransmitter is excitatory in the basal ganglia pathways?
Which neurotransmitter is excitatory in the basal ganglia pathways?
Which neurotransmitter is inhibitory in the basal ganglia pathways?
Which neurotransmitter is inhibitory in the basal ganglia pathways?
Study Notes
Anatomy and Function of the Basal Ganglia
- The basal ganglia are associated with the hierarchical motor control system.
- The basal ganglia have three main functions: motor control, limbic system regulation, and executive function.
- The basal ganglia have direct and indirect pathways that influence motor activity.
- Neurotransmitters, such as glutamate and GABA, play a role in modulating activity within the basal ganglia pathways.
- Pathophysiology in the basal ganglia can lead to movement disorders.
- The basal ganglia consists of several anatomical structures, including the caudate nucleus, putamen, globus pallidus, substantia nigra, and subthalamic nucleus.
- The globus pallidus is divided into pars externa and pars interna.
- The basal ganglia interface with the cerebral cortex, thalamus, and striatum.
- The basal ganglia loops involve the motor cortex, thalamus, striatum, and pallidum.
- The direct pathway promotes movement, while the indirect pathway withholds movement.
- The hyperdirect pathway pauses movement.
- The pathways in the basal ganglia involve the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate and the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA.
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Test your knowledge on the excitatory and inhibitory connections in the basal ganglia pathway and their role in promoting movement. Explore the role of glutamate as the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the human brain.
