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What is the neurotransmitter released at the synapses of Purkinje cells?
What is the neurotransmitter released at the synapses of Purkinje cells?
- Dopamine
- Glutamate
- Acetylcholine
- γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) (correct)
Which part of the cerebellum contains topographical representations of different parts of the body?
Which part of the cerebellum contains topographical representations of different parts of the body?
- Deep cerebellar nuclei
- Cerebellar peduncles
- Lateral vestibular nuclei
- Vermis and intermediate zones (correct)
Which system provides excitatory input to the cerebellar cortex?
Which system provides excitatory input to the cerebellar cortex?
- Purkinje cell system and deep cerebellar nuclei system
- Climbing fiber system and mossy fiber system (correct)
- Lateral vestibular nuclei system and mesencephalon system
- Vermis system and intermediate zone system
What percentage of the brain's neurons does the cerebellum contain?
What percentage of the brain's neurons does the cerebellum contain?
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Where does the output of the cerebellar cortex project topographically?
Where does the output of the cerebellar cortex project topographically?
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