
Basal Ganglia Functions and Disorders

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Biology, Science, Other
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11th - 12th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary role of the basal ganglia in the motor system?
Regulation of emotional responses
Regulation of cognitive functions
Regulation of involuntary movements
Regulation of sensory input
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the basal ganglia is considered the primary input unit?
Globus pallidus
Substantia nigra
Subthalamic nucleus
Striatum
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What neurotransmitter is primarily released by the striatum's inhibitory neurons?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Glutamate
GABA
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which pathway involves neurons projecting from the striatum directly to the thalamus?
Corticostriatal pathway
Indirect pathway
Direct pathway
Thalamostriatal pathway
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the subthalamic nucleus?
It is responsible for emotional regulation
It primarily releases dopamine
It is not well known but may modulate planned motor movements
It is well understood and involves sensory processing
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which neurotransmitter is supplied to the striatum by the substantia nigra pars compacta?
Glutamate
Serotonin
Dopamine
GABA
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the basal ganglia in relation to voluntary movements?
Initiating movements
Fine-tuning movements
Enhancing movements
Stopping movements
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