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Which structure is responsible for coordinating movement, posture, and balance?
Which structure is responsible for coordinating movement, posture, and balance?
- Spinal nerves
- Receptor cell
- Cortex (correct)
- Basal ganglia
How many cranial nerves are present in the human brain?
How many cranial nerves are present in the human brain?
- 12 (correct)
- 24
- 31
- 3
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting motor signals from the brain to the muscles?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting motor signals from the brain to the muscles?
- Basal ganglia
- Descending tracts (correct)
- Sensory nucleus
- Ascending tracts
In the context of motor control, what is the general rule regarding the number of neurons involved in transmitting sensory information to the cortex?
In the context of motor control, what is the general rule regarding the number of neurons involved in transmitting sensory information to the cortex?
Which area of the brain serves as a 'black box' for sensory and motor information processing?
Which area of the brain serves as a 'black box' for sensory and motor information processing?
What is the exception to the 'Three neurons to cortex' rule in sensory systems?
What is the exception to the 'Three neurons to cortex' rule in sensory systems?
Which structure serves as a major CNS pathway connecting the thalamus to the cortex?
Which structure serves as a major CNS pathway connecting the thalamus to the cortex?
Which descending pathway is responsible for transmitting motor signals from the cortex to the spinal cord?
Which descending pathway is responsible for transmitting motor signals from the cortex to the spinal cord?
What structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain for communication?
What structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain for communication?
What is the function of the Anterolateral System in the nervous system?
What is the function of the Anterolateral System in the nervous system?
Which pathway is the 2nd major tract from the spinal cord to the thalamus for touch, vibration, and proprioception?
Which pathway is the 2nd major tract from the spinal cord to the thalamus for touch, vibration, and proprioception?
What is the main function of the Lower part of the pyramids in the nervous system?
What is the main function of the Lower part of the pyramids in the nervous system?
Which structure serves as a 'major highway' for both ascending and descending fibers related to the cerebral cortex?
Which structure serves as a 'major highway' for both ascending and descending fibers related to the cerebral cortex?
What concept is emphasized by the statement 'RIGHT BRAIN (CORTEX) CONTROLS LEFT SIDE OF BODY AND VICE VERSA'?
What concept is emphasized by the statement 'RIGHT BRAIN (CORTEX) CONTROLS LEFT SIDE OF BODY AND VICE VERSA'?
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What is the function of the Crus Cerebri or Cerebral Peduncle in the nervous system?
What is the function of the Crus Cerebri or Cerebral Peduncle in the nervous system?
Which structure serves as a 'major highway' for both ascending and descending fibers related to the cerebral cortex?
Which structure serves as a 'major highway' for both ascending and descending fibers related to the cerebral cortex?
What is the main function of the Anterolateral System in the nervous system?
What is the main function of the Anterolateral System in the nervous system?
What is the exception to the general rule known as 'THREE neurons to cortex' in sensory systems?
What is the exception to the general rule known as 'THREE neurons to cortex' in sensory systems?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting motor signals from the brain to the muscles?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting motor signals from the brain to the muscles?
What concept is emphasized by the statement 'RIGHT BRAIN (CORTEX) CONTROLS LEFT SIDE OF BODY AND VICE VERSA'?
What concept is emphasized by the statement 'RIGHT BRAIN (CORTEX) CONTROLS LEFT SIDE OF BODY AND VICE VERSA'?
Which structure is responsible for coordinating movement, posture, and balance?
Which structure is responsible for coordinating movement, posture, and balance?
Which term refers to crossing over of nerve tracts from one side to the other?
Which term refers to crossing over of nerve tracts from one side to the other?
What is the function of the Medial Lemniscus in the nervous system?
What is the function of the Medial Lemniscus in the nervous system?
What does crossing over at the lower part of pyramids signify in terms of motor control?
What does crossing over at the lower part of pyramids signify in terms of motor control?
