The Cerebellum

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What is the role of the Ocular Motor Loop of Basal Ganglia?

Facilitating disinhibition of the motor thalamus

Inhibition of the motor thalamus

Increasing tonic inhibition of the subthalamic nucleus

Directing attention to a space and fast eye movements (correct)

Which pathway leads to significant inhibition of the cerebral cortex?

Hyperdirect Pathway (correct)

Direct-Go Pathway

Ocular Motor Loop

Indirect-No-Go Pathway

What is the function of the Direct-Go Pathway in the Basal Ganglia Motor Loop?

Facilitates disinhibition of the motor thalamus (correct)

Activates the indirect pathway

Increases tonic inhibition of the subthalamic nucleus

Decreases excitatory signals to the frontal cortex

Where is the cerebellum located?

In the posterior inferior aspect of the cranium Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the purkinje cells in the cerebellum?

Provide inhibitory signals to the cerebellum and vestibule nuclei Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the granule cell layer in the cerebellum?

Send signals to purkinje fibers and form parallel red fibers at the molecular level Signup and view all the answers

What does the cerebellum collaborate with to integrate sensory information for movement?

Vestibular system and proprioceptive input from the spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is characterized by a decrease in the size or amplitude of writing over time?

Hypomia Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the constant involuntary jerky rapid movements seen in some hyperkinetic disorders?

Choreiform gait Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the resistance that feels like a ratchet when stretching a muscle, with increased resistance coming off and on throughout?

Cogwheel rigidity Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is used by the substantia nigra and striatum to mediate signals from the caudate and putamen to other parts of the basal ganglia?

Dopamine Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is associated with dysarthria caused by cerebrocerebellar problems?

Slurred speech Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of dysmetria?

Inability to accurately move a specified distance Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with cerebellar lesions affecting the vestibular cerebellum?

Nystagmus Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of somatosensory ataxia?

Uncoordinated movement due to limited somatosensory feedback Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the middle cerebellar peduncle?

It carries only afferent axons from the cerebellum to pontine nuclei/superior colliculus Signup and view all the answers

Where is the cerebrocerebellum located?

In the lateral hemispheres of the cerebellum with input from the cortex Signup and view all the answers

How many lobes does the cerebellum have?

Three Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the cerebellum mainly coordinates gross limb movements?

Spinocerebellum Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Anatomy and Functions of the Cerebellum

The cerebellum is located inferior to the occipital lobe and is split into two hemispheres, each further divided into three lobes.
It is functionally divided into three roles: spinocerebellum for gross limb movements, vestibulocerebellum for balance and eye movements, and cerebrocerebellum for precise distal extremity movements.
The connection from the cerebellum to the rest of the central nervous system occurs in the cerebellar peduncles, which are divided into superior, middle, and inferior peduncles.
The superior cerebellar peduncles connect to the midbrain and mainly contain efferent signals that arise in the cerebellum and project towards the cerebral cortex.
The middle cerebellar peduncle carries only afferent axons from the cerebellum to pontine nuclei/superior colliculus.
The inferior peduncle carries both efferent and afferent signals, coordinating signals from the spinal cord, vestibular system, and inferior olivary nucleus.
The midline structures in the cerebellum form the spinocerebellum, which mainly coordinates gross limb movements.
The vestibulocerebellum focuses on balance, equilibrium, and coordinated eye movements.
The cerebrocerebellum functions in the lateral hemispheres of the cerebellum with input from the cortex, coordinating precise distal extremity movements.
The cerebellum has three layers, three lobes, and three peduncles, each with its own distinct cell types and functions.
The cerebellum modifies its function based on sensory information, receiving signals from and sending signals to the ipsilateral body.
Different from cerebral hemispheres, the cerebellum coordinates various motor tracts and pathways, including the spinocerebellar, cerebrocerebellar, and vestibulocerebellar pathways.

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Test your knowledge of the anatomy and functions of the cerebellum with this quiz. Explore the structure, roles, and connections of this important part of the brain, including its coordination of motor movements and sensory information.