Neuroscience Quiz

Which pathway carries touch and proprioception information from the body to the brain?

• Rubrospinal tract

• Anterior spinothalamic tract

• Corticospinal tract

• Dorsal Column Medial Lemniscus System

Where do the axons of the second neuron in the DCML pathway decussate?

• In the spinal cord

• In the brainstem

• In the thalamus

• In the primary somatosensory cortex

Which pathway carries pain and temperature information from the body to the brain?

Where do the axons of the third and final neurons in the DCML pathway synapse?

• In the primary somatosensory cortex

• In the thalamus

• In the spinal cord

• In the brainstem

Which motor pathway carries voluntary movement information from the cerebral cortex to the spine?

• Rubrospinal tract

• Vestibulospinal tract

• Tectospinal tract

• Corticospinal tract

Which structure is primarily responsible for inhibiting unwanted movements and facilitating smooth and fluid movements?

• Basal ganglia

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

Where is the cerebellum located?

Which pathway carries information about body position and balance to the spinal cord?

• Rubrospinal tract

• Vestibulospinal tract

• Tectospinal tract

• Corticospinal tract

What is the role of the basal ganglia in movement?

• Initiating and executing movements

• Maintaining balance and posture

• Processing sensory information

• Learning new motor tasks

Which pathway carries information about sudden light or sound to the spinal cord?