Eye Anatomy and Visual Pathway Quiz

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What surgical procedure restores the main refractive power of light entering the eye?

Retina treatment
Optic nerve surgery
Cornea (correct)
Lens replacement

The fovea is the area of the eye with the lowest visual acuity.

False (B)

What is the major function of the thalamus?

Acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

The _____ is located between the cerebral cortex and midbrain.

thalamus Signup and view all the answers

Match the sensory pathways with their descriptions:

Medial Lemniscus Pathway = Originates in dorsal funiculus and decussates at the thalamus. Spinothalamic Tract = Transmits pain and temperature sensations. Somatosensory Pathways = Convey sensory information like touch and pressure. Thalamus Function = Acts as the gatekeeper to consciousness. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sensory information is NOT directly processed by the thalamus?

Olfactory (B) Signup and view all the answers

The blind spot is located medially to the fovea.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What types of sensations do joint receptors respond to?

Joint position, touch, and pressure. Signup and view all the answers

Which property influences how you would throw a medicine ball compared to a beach ball?

Weight of the object (B) Signup and view all the answers

Saccades involve the head moving while tracking an object.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the cerebellum in sensorimotor transformation?

It regulates movement speed. Signup and view all the answers

The _____ reflex holds eye fixation during fast head movements.

Vestibulo-ocular Signup and view all the answers

Match the eye movement type with its description:

Saccades = Fastest eye movement to a new object Smooth-pursuit = Tracking a moving object Vestibulo-ocular reflex = Eye fixation during head movement Optokinetic reflex = Tracking in relation to a moving environment Signup and view all the answers

When reaching to grasp an object, which of the following processes is involved?

Both visual and proprioceptive information (C) Signup and view all the answers

Head-eye coordination is essential for both tracking moving objects and object fixation.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'feed-forward' in movement control?

Information provided in advance to influence movement output. Signup and view all the answers

During catching, the time needed to _____ the ball and contact is crucial.

foviate Signup and view all the answers

Match the term with its definition:

Proprioception = Sense of body position Feedback = Information received during movement Latency = Time delay before a reaction Sequencing = Order of muscle activation Signup and view all the answers

What reflex is responsible for keeping the eye fixated in a normal movement?

Optokinetic reflex (D) Signup and view all the answers

Peripheral neuropathy leads to strong sensory perceptions of touch and position.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when individuals cannot update their internal representation of their limb?

Accurate reaching is impaired. Signup and view all the answers

In movement control, _____ commands involve the integration of descending and sensory information.

Motor Signup and view all the answers

What influences postural adaptation characteristics for voluntary movements?

Anxiety (D) Signup and view all the answers

The reactions for postural adaptation can occur simultaneously.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of pathways suggest loss of balance responses?

Propriospinal pathways Signup and view all the answers

People increase proficiency with repeated ______.

exposure Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of reactions in postural adaptation with their descriptions:

Anticipated = Minimizes CoG displacement before movement Adapted = Responses to external conditions after movement Influenced = Affected by intent and emotions Modified = Shaped through learning and experience Signup and view all the answers

In bimanual coordination, what type of movement involves hands working together?

Synchronous movement (C) Signup and view all the answers

Unimanual control utilizes the same brain areas as bimanual control.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can cause synchronous behavior in bimanual tasks?

Mirror image movement or coordination Signup and view all the answers

Which sensations are primarily processed by the spinothalamic tract?

Nociceptive, temperature, itch, and tickle (C) Signup and view all the answers

The trigeminothalamic tract is responsible for sensations from the body.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to sensory perception if there is damage to the thalamus?

Distorted sensory perception including inability to distinguish type, location, and intensity of stimuli. Signup and view all the answers

The ___ ganglia are involved in the modulation of movement and cognitive functions.

basal Signup and view all the answers

Match the following disorders with their descriptions:

Parkinson's disease = Loss of neurons in the substantia nigra Huntington's disease = Loss of neurons in the striatum leading to hyperactivity Dystonia = Change in muscle tone affecting posture Dyskinesia = Involuntary movements including tics and tremors Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the cerebellum?

Coordinates voluntary movements and maintains balance (B) Signup and view all the answers

The cerebellum has direct connections to motor neurons in the spinal cord.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is 'past pointing' and what does it indicate?

Past pointing is the failure to accurately reach a target, often indicating timing issues in movement, particularly associated with cerebellar dysfunction. Signup and view all the answers

The deep cerebellar nuclei can be remembered by the acronym: ___

Don't Eat Green Frogs Signup and view all the answers

Match the functional loops of the basal ganglia with their roles:

Direct circuit = Initiate movement Indirect circuit = Suppress movement Motor loop = Regulate voluntary movement Limbic loop = Influence emotions and cognition Signup and view all the answers

Which type of input leads to complex spikes in Purkinje cells?

Climbing fibers (D) Signup and view all the answers

Cerebellar damage leads to resting tremors similar to those seen in basal ganglia disorders.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the vestibular system in relation to the cerebellum?

The vestibular system provides input to the cerebellum to help control balance and coordination. Signup and view all the answers

The spinothalamic tract is responsible for processing ___ sensations.

pain Signup and view all the answers

Which type of motor learning involves modifying motor output in response to changing sensory input?

Adaptation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Synchronous bimanual tasks require increased cortical control.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age range for completing the majority of upper extremity control?

5-7 years Signup and view all the answers

____ dependence is significant early in life as infants learn body dimensions.

Visual Signup and view all the answers

Match the motor learning concepts with their descriptions:

Adaptation = Ability to modify motor output due to sensory changes Conditioned Nonassociative = Requires repetitive stimuli, such as habituation Conditioned-associative = Adaptive and automatic responses Sensitization = Accentuation of a response to a stimulus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a concern for visually challenged infants?

Sensorimotor difficulties (D) Signup and view all the answers

Motor skill acquisition indicates a decreased ability to maintain arm movement synchronicity.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the suppression of a response to a stimulus after repetitive exposure?

Habituation Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of motor skill learning involves concentration and following concepts?

The early-cognitive phase (D) Signup and view all the answers

Lesions of the dorsal roots have no effect on learning new movements.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What brain area is involved in adaptive learning for sequencing multi-joint movements?

Cerebellum Signup and view all the answers

The _____ phase of motor skill learning focuses on trial and error.

intermediate Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does the primary motor area encode?

Force and direction of movements (D) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following brain regions with their primary functions in motor skill learning:

Cerebellum = Adaptive learning for sequencing movements Primary motor area = Encoding force and direction Premotor area = New movement sequences Supplementary motor area = Pre-learned sequences Signup and view all the answers

Previous motor programs are retained even if new movements cannot be learned.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

In motor skill learning, what is the outcome of successful integration between acquiring and retaining skills?

Mastery Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Visual Acuity Loss

Decreased ability to see details clearly.

Cornea

Part of the eye that helps focus light.