Neuroanatomy and Parkinson's Disease

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Which part of the cerebral cortex is associated with the processing of sensory information from the body?

Middle temporal gyrus

Precentral gyrus

Postcentral gyrus (correct)

Superior frontal gyrus

Which sulcus separates the frontal and parietal lobes?

Central sulcus (correct)

Intraparietal sulcus

Postcentral sulcus

Lateral sulcus

Which gyrus is involved in the processing of auditory information?

Superior temporal gyrus (correct)

Inferior frontal gyrus

Superior frontal gyrus

Middle frontal gyrus

Which part of the cerebral cortex is associated with the processing of visual information?

Occipital lobe Signup and view all the answers

Which structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain?

Corpus callosum Signup and view all the answers

Which gyrus is involved in the process of emotion and motivation?

Cingulate gyrus Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of excessive activation of the direct pathway in Parkinson's disease?

Hypertonic-hypokinetic syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the oldest part of the cerebral cortex?

Allocortex Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the part of the brain that covers the surface of the brain like a coat?

Pallium Signup and view all the answers

What is the part of the cerebral cortex involved in processing smells?

Rhinencephalon Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the functional division of the brain that includes the olfactory cortex?

Rhinencephalon Signup and view all the answers

How many neurons are present in 1 mm³ of the cerebral cortex?

150,000 Signup and view all the answers

Which cortical area is responsible for voluntary coordination of eye movements?

Frontal eye field area Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the prefrontal cortex?

Involved in limbic system and intellectual capacity Signup and view all the answers

Which area is responsible for the ability to speak meaningfully?

Broca's speech area Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Supplementary motor cortex?

Coordinates reciprocal movements Signup and view all the answers

Where are the sensory cortical areas located?

Parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a lesion in the premotor cortex?

Apraxia Signup and view all the answers