Neuro

Is an example of a basal ganglia

• Edinger-Westphal nucleus

• Main motor nucleus

• Corpus striatum

• Trochlear Nerve Nucleus

What are the parts of the corpus striatum?

• Tail and head

• Head and body

• posterior and anterior portions

• Head, body and tail

Is a function of the amygdaloid nucleus

• Response to environmental changes

• Pain regulation

• Thermoregulation

• Concentration

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

The neurons of the substantia nigra are:

• Gabanergic

• Dopaminergic

• Glutaminergic

• Serotonergic

Example of an afferent fiber of the corpus striatum

• Corticostriate

• Striatonigral

• Striatopallidal

What neurotransmitter acts on nigrostriatal fibers?

• Dopamine

• GABA

• Glutamate

• Serotonin

Example of an efferent fiber of the corpus striatum

• Corticostriate

• Striatonigral

• Striatopallidal

How are the disorders of the basal ganglia divided?

• Hypertonic disorders and hypokinetic disorders

• Hyperkinetic disorders and hypotonic disorders

• Hypertonic disorders and hypotonic disorders

• Hyperkinetic disorders and hypokinetic disorders

Structure that connects the lateral ventricles with the third ventricle

• Interventricular foramen (Monro)

• Posterior canal

• Cerebral aqueduct (Sylvius)

• Central Canal

Structure that connects the third ventricle with the fourth ventricle

• Interventricular foramen (Monro)

• Posterior canal

• Cerebral aqueduct (Sylvius)

• Central Canal