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Which structure is responsible for the initiation of voluntary movement?
Which structure is responsible for the initiation of voluntary movement?
- Substantia nigra
- Thalamus
- Cerebral cortex
- Basal ganglia (correct)
Which neurotransmitter is involved in the direct pathway of voluntary movement?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in the direct pathway of voluntary movement?
- GABA
- Dopamine
- Substance P
- Glutamate (correct)
In Parkinson's Disease, there is a reduction in the modulation of which neurotransmitter?
In Parkinson's Disease, there is a reduction in the modulation of which neurotransmitter?
- Glutamate
- GABA
- Serotonin
- Dopamine (correct)
Which area of the brain forms a massive projection to clusters of cells in the pons, which in turn feed the cerebellum?
Which area of the brain forms a massive projection to clusters of cells in the pons, which in turn feed the cerebellum?
Which nucleus in the thalamus acts as a relay for the motor loop through the cerebellum?
Which nucleus in the thalamus acts as a relay for the motor loop through the cerebellum?
What movement disorders result from damage to the cerebellum?
What movement disorders result from damage to the cerebellum?
Which area of the cortex shows increased blood flow when a subject mentally rehearses finger movements without actually moving the fingers?
Which area of the cortex shows increased blood flow when a subject mentally rehearses finger movements without actually moving the fingers?
Which area of the cortex registers increased blood flow when a subject actually moves their fingers after mentally rehearsing the movement?
Which area of the cortex registers increased blood flow when a subject actually moves their fingers after mentally rehearsing the movement?
What is the organic basis of Parkinson's disease and how does dopa act to alleviate the symptoms?
What is the organic basis of Parkinson's disease and how does dopa act to alleviate the symptoms?
Which structure is located in the pale region on handout page 4?
Which structure is located in the pale region on handout page 4?
Which structure is located in the dark region on handout page 4?
Which structure is located in the dark region on handout page 4?
Which structure is not labeled on handout page 4?
Which structure is not labeled on handout page 4?
