Cerebellum Functions and Anatomy
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Which layer of the cerebellum contains relatively few nerve cells?

  • Layer of Purkinje cells
  • Granular cell layer
  • Medullary center
  • Molecular layer (correct)

    • What is the main function of the cerebellum?

  • Regulation of body temperature
  • Coordination of motor movement and maintenance of equilibration (correct)
  • Processing visual information
  • Production of hormones

    • What is the anatomical structure that separates the two lateral hemispheres of the cerebellum?

  • Superior vermis (correct)
  • Cerebellar peduncles
  • Middle vermis
  • Inferior vermis

    • Which part of the brain does the cerebellar peduncles connect the cerebellum with?

    <p>Medulla, pons, midbrain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the cerebellum forms characteristic synapses with about 250 Purkinje cells?

    <p>Basket cell axons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neurons in the cerebellar cortex form excitatory synapses?

    <p>Granular cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main synaptic target of mossy fibers in the cerebellum?

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

    Which type of fibers wind among the dendrites of Purkinje cells in the cerebellum?

    <p>Climbing fibers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the only efferent fiber from the cerebellar cortex?

    <p>Axons of Purkinje cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neuronal complexes are involved in modifying the input to the cerebellar cortex?

    <p>Intracortical circuits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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