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?

    <p>Occipital lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain?

    <p>Corpus callosum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cingulate gyrus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hypertonic-hypokinetic syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the oldest part of the cerebral cortex?

    <p>Allocortex</p> 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?

    <p>Pallium</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rhinencephalon</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rhinencephalon</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>150,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Frontal eye field area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the prefrontal cortex?

    <p>Involved in limbic system and intellectual capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area is responsible for the ability to speak meaningfully?

    <p>Broca's speech area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Supplementary motor cortex?

    <p>Coordinates reciprocal movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the sensory cortical areas located?

    <p>Parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Apraxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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