Basal Ganglia and Reflexes Quiz

Which of the following is a component of the basal ganglia?

• Thalamus

• Hippocampus

• Putamen

• Medulla

The major output nucleus of the basal ganglia is?

• Subthalamic nucleus

• Caudate nucleus

• Globus pallidus interna

• Hippocampus

Basal ganglia are primarily involved in?

• Sensory perception

• Motor control

• Language processing

• Visual reflexes

The neurotransmitter most commonly associated with basal ganglia function is?

• Acetylcholine

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Glutamate

Damage to the basal ganglia can lead to which disorder?

• Multiple sclerosis

• Parkinson’s disease

• Myasthenia gravis

• Epilepsy

Renshaw cells are located in the?

• Cerebral cortex

• Medulla

• Spinal cord

• Hypothalamus

Renshaw cells are inhibitory interneurons that release?

• Acetylcholine

• GABA

• Dopamine

• Glycine

Chemical synapses differ from electrical synapses in that they?

• Conduct bidirectionally

• Use neurotransmitters

• Have faster transmission

• Are always inhibitory

Which type of synapse is faster?

• Chemical synapse

• Electrical synapse

• Both are equal

• Depends on the neuron

EPSP leads to?

• Hyperpolarization

• Depolarization

• No change in potential

• Inhibition of impulse