Cerebral Cortex and Brain Structures Quiz

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What is the role of the thalamus in sensory processing?

  • It acts as a gateway to the cortex (correct)
  • It is a dopaminergic hotspot
  • It releases inhibitors of apoptosis proteins
  • It is responsible for voluntary movement

What is the function of the ventral tegmental area?

  • It prevents apoptosis in neurons
  • It is responsible for motivational behaviors (correct)
  • It regulates voluntary movement
  • It increases grey matter volume in the hippocampus

How does genetic interference with ephrin signaling affect brain size?

  • It decreases brain size by inhibiting caspases
  • It has no impact on brain size
  • It increases brain size by promoting apoptosis
  • It alters brain size by dysregulating apoptosis (correct)

Which proteins are involved in blocking apoptosis?

<p>Bcl-2 proteins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Caspases in apoptosis?

<p>To cut up proteins and DNA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Apoptosis help prevent brains from being too large to fit inside the skull?

<p>By dismantling cells through caspases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sensory information do the dorsal columns in the spinal cord primarily relay?

<p>Somatic ascending sensory (touch) information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the spinal cord is responsible for coordinating movements and starting the analysis of sensory information?

<p>Ventral columns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) in relation to the brain and spinal cord?

<p>Relay sensory information to and from the skin, joints, and muscles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the meninges is described as having a 'leather-like consistency' and is known as the 'hard mother'?

<p>Dura mater (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specialized tissue in the ventricles that secretes cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

<p>Choroid plexus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which effector system involves G-protein activation of PLC to generate DAG and IP3, ultimately activating different effectors?

<p>G-Protein-Coupled Effector Systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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