Understanding the Cerebellum Anatomy and Function
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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?

  • Deep cerebellar nuclei
  • Cerebellar peduncles
  • Lateral vestibular nuclei
  • Vermis and intermediate zones (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the output of the cerebellar cortex project topographically?

    <p>Deep cerebellar nuclei and lateral vestibular nuclei</p> Signup and view all the answers

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