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What is the role of the Ocular Motor Loop of Basal Ganglia?
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?
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?
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?
Where is the cerebellum located?
What is the function of the purkinje cells in the cerebellum?
What is the function of the purkinje cells in the cerebellum?
What is the role of the granule cell layer in the cerebellum?
What is the role of the granule cell layer in the cerebellum?
What does the cerebellum collaborate with to integrate sensory information for movement?
What does the cerebellum collaborate with to integrate sensory information for movement?
Which symptom is characterized by a decrease in the size or amplitude of writing over time?
Which symptom is characterized by a decrease in the size or amplitude of writing over time?
What is the term for the constant involuntary jerky rapid movements seen in some hyperkinetic disorders?
What is the term for the constant involuntary jerky rapid movements seen in some hyperkinetic disorders?
What is the term for the resistance that feels like a ratchet when stretching a muscle, with increased resistance coming off and on throughout?
What is the term for the resistance that feels like a ratchet when stretching a muscle, with increased resistance coming off and on throughout?
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?
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?
Which symptom is associated with dysarthria caused by cerebrocerebellar problems?
Which symptom is associated with dysarthria caused by cerebrocerebellar problems?
What is the main characteristic of dysmetria?
What is the main characteristic of dysmetria?
Which condition is associated with cerebellar lesions affecting the vestibular cerebellum?
Which condition is associated with cerebellar lesions affecting the vestibular cerebellum?
What is the main consequence of somatosensory ataxia?
What is the main consequence of somatosensory ataxia?
What is the function of the middle cerebellar peduncle?
What is the function of the middle cerebellar peduncle?
Where is the cerebrocerebellum located?
Where is the cerebrocerebellum located?
How many lobes does the cerebellum have?
How many lobes does the cerebellum have?
Which part of the cerebellum mainly coordinates gross limb movements?
Which part of the cerebellum mainly coordinates gross limb movements?
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.
