Clin Phys 5- Brain and Reflexes Quiz

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Where do most neuronal cell bodies reside?

In the enteric ganglia

In the PNS

In the CNS (correct)

In the autonomic ganglia

What is responsible for most of our 'higher functions'?

Basal Ganglia

Cerebral Cortex (correct)

Limbic structures

Thalamus

What structures are part of the Central Nervous System?

Midbrain, Pons, Medulla

Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Basal Ganglia

Brainstem, Cerebrum, Cerebellum (correct)

Limbic structures, Cortex, Basal Ganglia

What do axons form in the central nervous system?

Tracts Signup and view all the answers

Where do the neuronal cell bodies for most sensory information from the PNS to the CNS reside?

Dorsal root ganglia Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for the formation, storage, and retrieval of memory?

Cerebral Cortex Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system helps regulate the activities of the autonomic nervous system?

Autonomic ganglia Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for most of our abstract thinking, math, planning, and executing plans?

Cerebral Cortex Signup and view all the answers

Where do the cells of the nervous system include dendrites, cell body, and axon hillock?

Neurons Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for regulating the activity of the gut?

Enteric ganglia Signup and view all the answers

Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for vision and visual memory?

Occipital lobe Signup and view all the answers

Where are the basal ganglia located in the brain?

Below the cortex Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the thalamus in the brain?

Relaying sensory information to the cortex Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is associated with hearing, smell, taste, and speech recognition?

Temporal lobe Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cerebellum in the brain?

Comparing and adjusting movements Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

Carrying sensory information to the brain Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is responsible for simple and complex motor movements, speech, and executive functions?

Frontal lobe Signup and view all the answers

What do deep structures in the cerebrum include?

Basal ganglia and limbic structures Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain regulates the endocrine system, temperature, and autonomic nervous system?

Hypothalamus Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the brainstem in the nervous system?

Vital for various functions and contains cranial nerve nuclei Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the spinal cord's white matter is responsible for proprioception and fast pain fibers?

Dorsal columns Signup and view all the answers

Where does the corticospinal tract originate from?

Prefrontal cortex Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the cerebellum in relation to motor plans and movements?

Adjust motor plans and refine movements Signup and view all the answers

What type of reflexes are fast, involuntary muscular movements with protective or stabilizing functions?

Motor reflexes Signup and view all the answers

What activates Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRs)?

Striking the tendon with a reflex hammer Signup and view all the answers

How is the plantar reflex evaluated?

By stroking the lateral side of the foot and observing the response Signup and view all the answers

Which cerebellar test relies on the cerebellum's ability to assess the body's position and provide feedback to the motor system?

Rapid alternating movements Signup and view all the answers

What does the Romberg sign test evaluate?

Balance and limb position sensing with eyes closed Signup and view all the answers

What can the patient's response to the Romberg sign test indicate?

The sensory input's effect on balance and limb position sensing Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the spinal cord consists mostly of neurons controlling skeletal muscles?

Ventral horn Signup and view all the answers

Neurological Motor Systems and Reflexes:- The corticospinal tract involves the formation of motor plans in the prefrontal cortex, activation of neurons in the primary motor cortex, and control of skeletal muscle ______

contraction Signup and view all the answers

The motor system heavily relies on proprioceptors, which inform the cortex, cerebellum, and spinal cord about the body's actual ______

position Signup and view all the answers

Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRs) are simple stretch reflexes activated by striking the tendon with a reflex hammer, and their absence can be caused by normal variation or damage to sensory or motor ______

nerves Signup and view all the answers

The plantar reflex, evaluated by stroking the lateral side of the foot, provides information about the function of the corticospinal tract and can indicate ______ findings

abnormal Signup and view all the answers

Cerebellar tests include rapid alternating movements, point-to-point movements, heel to shin movements, and gait evaluation, which rely on the cerebellum's ability to evaluate the body's position and provide feedback to the motor ______

system Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their functions in the motor system:

Corticospinal tract = Formation of motor plans and control of skeletal muscle contraction Cerebellum = Modifying motor plans and refining movements relayed by the corticospinal tract Motor reflexes = Fast, involuntary muscular movements with protective or stabilizing functions Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRs) = Simple stretch reflexes activated by striking the tendon with a reflex hammer and absence can be caused by normal variation or nerve damage Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their descriptions in the motor system:

Stretch reflex = Helps maintain posture and does not require higher brain centers Tendon reflex = Prevents tendon tearing during excessive force generation Withdrawal reflex = Activates muscles of flexion in response to a painful stimulus Plantar reflex = Causes the foot to plantar flex and the toes to curl Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their evaluations in the motor system:

Cerebellar tests = Rapid alternating movements, point-to-point movements, heel to shin movements, and gait evaluation Romberg sign = Assessing the patient's balance with eyes closed to evaluate the function of the dorsal columns Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their roles in the motor system:

Ventral horn of spinal cord = Contains neurons controlling skeletal muscles Proprioceptors = Inform the cortex, cerebellum, and spinal cord about the body's actual position Dorsal columns in spinal cord = For proprioception, vibration sense, and fast pain fibers Anterior and lateral columns in spinal cord = For pain, temperature, and itch sensation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their functions in the motor system evaluation:

Plantar reflex evaluation = Provides information about the function of the corticospinal tract and can indicate abnormal findings Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRs) evaluation = Activated by striking the tendon with a reflex hammer and their absence can indicate normal variation or nerve damage Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Neurological System and Reflexes Overview

The spinal cord's ventral horn consists mostly of neurons controlling skeletal muscles.
The spinal cord's white matter includes dorsal columns for proprioception and fast pain fibers, and anterior and lateral columns for pain, temperature, and itch sensation.
The corticospinal tract originates from the prefrontal cortex and controls skeletal muscle contraction and reflex modification.
The cerebellum integrates proprioceptive and vestibular information to adjust motor plans and refine movements.
The motor system heavily relies on proprioceptive input from receptors about joint and muscle position.
Motor reflexes are fast, involuntary muscular movements with protective or stabilizing functions, often needing inhibition for complex movements.
The stretch reflex, tendon reflex, withdrawal reflex, and plantar reflex are types of reflexes with distinct functions.
Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRs) are simple stretch reflexes activated by striking the tendon with a reflex hammer.
The plantar reflex is evaluated by stroking the lateral side of the foot and observing the response, indicating corticospinal input to the lower limb.
Cerebellar tests, including rapid alternating movements and gait evaluation, rely on the cerebellum's ability to assess the body's position and provide feedback to the motor system.
The Romberg sign test evaluates the function of the dorsal columns by assessing balance and limb position sensing with eyes closed.
The patient's response to the Romberg sign test can indicate the sensory input's effect on balance and limb position sensing.

Neurological Motor Systems and Reflexes

The spinal cord's ventral horn contains neurons controlling skeletal muscles.
The spinal cord's white matter includes dorsal columns for proprioception, vibration sense, and fast pain fibers, and anterior and lateral columns for pain, temperature, and itch sensation.
The corticospinal tract involves the formation of motor plans in the prefrontal cortex, activation of neurons in the primary motor cortex, and control of skeletal muscle contraction.
The cerebellum modifies motor plans by integrating information from proprioceptors and the inner ear, refining movements relayed by the corticospinal tract.
The motor system heavily relies on proprioceptors, which inform the cortex, cerebellum, and spinal cord about the body's actual position.
Motor reflexes are fast, involuntary muscular movements that do not require higher brain centers, are simple, and have protective or stabilizing functions.
The stretch reflex helps maintain posture, while the tendon reflex prevents tendon tearing during excessive force generation.
The withdrawal reflex activates muscles of flexion in response to a painful stimulus, and the plantar reflex causes the foot to plantar flex and the toes to curl.
Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRs) are simple stretch reflexes activated by striking the tendon with a reflex hammer, and their absence can be caused by normal variation or damage to sensory or motor nerves.
The plantar reflex, evaluated by stroking the lateral side of the foot, provides information about the function of the corticospinal tract and can indicate abnormal findings.
Cerebellar tests include rapid alternating movements, point-to-point movements, heel to shin movements, and gait evaluation, which rely on the cerebellum's ability to evaluate the body's position and provide feedback to the motor system.
The Romberg sign evaluates the function of the dorsal columns by assessing the patient's balance with eyes closed, and loss of balance may indicate impaired proprioceptive function.