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Neuroscience Chapter: Basal Ganglia Functions

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Which of the following structures is NOT part of the basal ganglia?

Subthalamic nucleus

Thalamus (correct)

Corpus striatum

Substantia nigra pars compacta

What is the primary function of the substantia nigra pars compacta in the basal ganglia?

Producing dopamine (correct)

Controlling autonomic nervous system functions

Integrating sensory information from the body

Relaying motor information from the cerebellum

Which of the following is a characteristic of Huntington's chorea?

Disruption of sensory relay pathways

Reduced dopamine production

Degeneration of the caudate nucleus (correct)

Dysregulation of body temperature

What is the role of the thalamus in the nervous system?

Integrating and relaying sensory information (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the hypothalamus?

Integrating sensory information from the body (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these brain structures is NOT directly involved in relaying sensory information?

Subthalamus (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain plays a crucial role in maintaining body temperature and regulating eating habits?

Hypothalamus (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Pineal Gland, located in the Epithalamus?

Hormonal regulation of the pituitary gland and other organs, influencing circadian rhythms (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following brain structures is responsible for connecting the pons to the cerebrum and acts as a relay station for reflexes?

Midbrain (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the spinal cord contains two enlargements, the cervical and lumbar, responsible for the origins of nerves?

Central Gray Matter (D) Signup and view all the answers