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What is the basic unit of the nervous system?

Neuron

Define neural tuning or coding.

Mechanism by which neurons respond to stimuli

What is a synapse?

Junction between two neurons for signal transmission

Describe the concept of Hierarchical Action Control.

Concept that action control is organized in a hierarchical manner in the brain Signup and view all the answers

Explain the Computational Model of Action Control proposed by Blakemore et al.

Describes cognitive processes in action control using goal/intention, planner motor command, efference copy, forward model, and sensory feedback Signup and view all the answers

What does the Hierarchical control hypothesis suggest?

Actions are controlled at different levels of the nervous system, with higher levels for complex planning and lower levels for execution Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of population coding studies in neuroscience?

Investigate how groups of neurons collectively represent information. Signup and view all the answers

How do population coding studies challenge traditional research on brain function?

They challenge the traditional focus on single-neuron studies. Signup and view all the answers

Why are population coding studies essential for brain-computer interface technologies?

They provide a basis for developing computational models of brain function. Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of population synergies in M1 related to?

Coordinated activity among groups of neurons in M1. Signup and view all the answers

Why are population synergies considered essential for motor actions?

Essential for producing complex and fluid motor actions. Signup and view all the answers

How do population synergies contribute to motor control?

They are essential for coordinating multiple muscles for fluid movements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the precentral gyrus in the context of motor control?

It is the part of the frontal lobe where M1 is located. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of neural coding in the context of motor control.

It is the process of how neurons represent various aspects of the environment or movement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the corticospinal tract in motor control?

It is the major pathway connecting the brain to the spinal cord for motor control. Signup and view all the answers

Define the term Equifinality in the context of motor pathways.

It is the ability to achieve the same outcome through different motor pathways. Signup and view all the answers

How does the concept of plasticity relate to the brain's ability to change in response to learning or experience?

Plasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt, especially in response to learning or experience. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of synergy in the context of muscle movement.

Synergy refers to the coordinated action of muscles producing movement. Signup and view all the answers