75 Questions
Which area of the brain is involved in the planning, generation, and control of sequential motor actions?
Supplementary motor area
Which area of the brain is responsible for simple movements and has a specific area for each muscle?
Primary motor cortex
Which area of the brain is activated when imagining a complex movement sequence without actually doing it?
Supplementary motor area
Which area of the brain is involved in the selection of movements to external cues?
Premotor area
Which area of the brain is activated when making a complex finger movement sequence with either hand?
Supplementary motor area
Which area of the brain is responsible for coordinating movements on both sides of the body?
Supplementary motor area
Which area of the brain can initiate movement without the involvement of the primary motor cortex?
Premotor area
Which area of the brain is responsible for selecting the best motor plan?
Basal ganglia
Which area of the brain replans a movement if it is not the best?
Cerebellum
Which sensory area is responsible for processing the location of an object?
Posterior association cortex
Which sensory area is responsible for processing the characteristics of an object?
Anterior association cortex
Which area of the brain provides the blueprint or plan for a movement?
Premotor cortex
Which area of the brain is responsible for storing learned sequences of movements?
Cerebellum
Which area of the brain is responsible for initiating voluntary movement?
Primary motor cortex
Which part of the brain is responsible for voluntary movement?
Primary motor cortex
How is the body represented in the primary motor cortex?
All of the above
What is the internal organization of the motor map of the arm in the motor cortex?
Surrounding intermediate core controls the distal arm
How are reaching movements coded in the arm motor map?
Each neuron fires at a different intensity for movement in a particular direction
Where are cells with similar preferred directions located in the arm motor map?
They are located at several different sites in the arm motor map
What was the purpose of the experiment mentioned in the text?
To record the activity of neurons in the arm motor map
How many different directions did the monkey move the handle in the experiment?
6
Which area of the brain selects appropriate behavior and target?
Prefrontal cortex
Which area of the brain combines information for needed movement programming?
Premotor cortex
Which area of the brain assembles sequences of movements?
Supplementary motor area
Which area of the brain executes voluntary movement?
Primary motor cortex
Which area of the brain maintains balance and refines movements?
Cerebellum
Which area of the brain integrates information from secondary areas and somatosensory cortex to create smooth and integrated movement?
Basal Ganglia
Which area of the brain adds control of force and direction to movements?
Primary motor cortex
Which area of the brain is involved in learning motor skills?
Cerebellum
Which area of the brain is involved in learning motor sequences and has a cognitive component as well?
Basal Ganglia
Which part of the brain is responsible for selecting the best motor plan?
Basal ganglia
What is the role of the cerebellum in movement?
Coordinating movements produced elsewhere in the brain
Which area of the brain is involved in learning motor skills?
Cerebellum
What is the function of the premotor cortex in movement?
Providing the blueprint or plan for a movement
Which area of the brain is responsible for initiating voluntary movement?
Primary motor cortex
What is the role of the basal ganglia in movement?
Selecting the best motor plan
Which area of the brain is responsible for storing learned sequences of movements?
Cerebellum
Which area of the brain is responsible for planning, generation, and control of sequential motor actions?
Supplementary motor area
Which area of the brain is activated when imagining a complex movement sequence without actually doing it?
Supplementary motor area
Which area of the brain is responsible for initiating voluntary movement?
Primary motor cortex
Which area of the brain is responsible for simple movements and has a specific area for each muscle?
Primary motor cortex
Which area of the brain is involved in the selection of movements to external cues?
Premotor area
Which area of the brain is responsible for coordinating movements on both sides of the body?
Premotor area
Which area of the brain can initiate movement without the involvement of the primary motor cortex?
Premotor area
Which part of the cerebral cortex is responsible for voluntary movement?
Primary motor cortex
What is the internal organization of the motor map of the arm in the motor cortex?
Inner central core controls the distal arm
How is a reaching movement coded in the arm motor map?
Each neuron fires at different intensities for movement in different directions
Where are cells with similar preferred directions located in the arm motor map?
They are located at several different sites in the arm motor map
In the experiment mentioned, how many different directions did the monkey move the handle?
6
Which area of the brain provides the blueprint or plan for a movement?
Premotor cortex
Which area of the brain is responsible for fine motor control of the fingers, face, and mouth?
Primary motor cortex
Which type of movement is not correctable during movement and is considered as ballistic?
Feed forward
Which area of the brain completes the sensorimotor loop through sensory feedback?
Supplementary motor area
What is the disadvantage of the sensorimotor loop completed by sensory feedback?
Cannot be corrected in case of error
Which area of the brain senses the error between actual and desired position and adjusts the movement accordingly?
Supplementary motor area
Which area of the brain is responsible for selecting appropriate behavior and target?
Prefrontal cortex
Which area of the brain assembles sequences of movements, particularly complex ones?
Supplementary motor area
Which area of the brain executes voluntary movements?
Primary motor cortex
Which area of the brain integrates information from secondary areas and somatosensory cortex to create smooth and integrated movement?
Basal Ganglia
Which area of the brain is responsible for maintaining balance and refining movements?
Cerebellum
Which area of the brain is responsible for the selection of motor plans?
Basal ganglia
What is the role of the cerebellum in movement?
Fine tuning and coordination of movements
Which area of the brain provides the blueprint or plan for a movement?
Premotor cortex
Which area of the brain is responsible for planning, generation, and control of sequential motor actions?
Supplementary motor area
Which area of the brain is responsible for selecting movements based on external cues, such as visual or auditory stimuli?
Premotor area
Which area of the brain is responsible for coordinating movements on both sides of the body?
Supplementary motor area
Which area of the brain controls the distal arm, including the digits and wrist?
Primary motor cortex
What is the internal organization of the motor map of the arm in the motor cortex?
Outer core controls the proximal arm
How is a reaching movement coded in the arm motor map?
Each neuron fires at a different intensity for movement in a particular direction
Which type of movement is not correctable during movement and is considered as ballistic?
Feed forward movement
What is the role of the cerebellum in movement?
Maintains balance and refines movements
Which area of the brain is responsible for planning, generation, and control of sequential motor actions?
Supplementary motor area
Which area of the brain integrates information from secondary areas and somatosensory cortex to create smooth and integrated movement?
Basal Ganglia
Which area of the brain is involved in learning motor skills and has a cognitive component as well?
Cerebellum
Which area of the brain is responsible for selecting appropriate behavior and target?
Prefrontal cortex
Test your knowledge on the sensory-motor hierarchy and the role of the basal ganglia and cerebellum in movement planning. Explore multiple possible plans and learn how the basal ganglia selects the best plan. Find out what happens when the basal ganglia is absent and understand the contribution of the cerebellum in movement initiation.
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