Match the following dopaminergic pathways with their primary functions: Nigrostriatal tract | Regulates cognitive functions Mesolimbic-mesocortical tract | Regulates movement Tuber... Match the following dopaminergic pathways with their primary functions: Nigrostriatal tract | Regulates cognitive functions Mesolimbic-mesocortical tract | Regulates movement Tuberoinfundibular pathway | Decreases prolactin secretion
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to match specific dopaminergic pathways with their corresponding primary functions. This involves identifying the roles of the Nigrostriatal tract, Mesolimbic-mesocortical tract, and Tuberoinfundibular pathway.
Answer
Nigrostriatal: Movement; Mesolimbic-mesocortical: Cognitive functions; Tuberoinfundibular: Decreases prolactin.
Nigrostriatal tract: Regulates movement; Mesolimbic-mesocortical tract: Regulates cognitive functions; Tuberoinfundibular pathway: Decreases prolactin secretion
Answer for screen readers
Nigrostriatal tract: Regulates movement; Mesolimbic-mesocortical tract: Regulates cognitive functions; Tuberoinfundibular pathway: Decreases prolactin secretion
More Information
The nigrostriatal pathway is primarily responsible for regulating movement. The mesolimbic and mesocortical pathways are often considered together and are related to cognitive and emotional functions. The tuberoinfundibular pathway's primary function is decreasing prolactin secretion.
Tips
Confusing the functions of these pathways is common. Remember, nigrostriatal is about movement, mesolimbic-mesocortical about cognitive functions, and tuberoinfundibular about hormone regulation.
Sources
- Dopaminergic pathways - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Nigrostriatal Pathway - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
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