Neuroanatomy Lecture III

Question 1 of 19

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What are the three lobes of the cerebellum called?

Select one or more of the following:

Anterior lobe
Caudal lobe
Lateral lobe
Ventral lobe
Posterior lobe
Flocculonodular lobe
Floccularus lobe
Flocculondus lobe

Explanation

Question 2 of 19

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The extension of dura mater that separates the cerebellum from the lower occipital lobe of the brain is called the

Explanation

Question 3 of 19

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The cerebellum is connected to the brainstem via 3 white matter tracts called

Explanation

Question 4 of 19

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Click on the orange point and write the correct answer.

The area highlighted in blue is known as the Cerebellar ... ?

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Question 5 of 19

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The Arbor Vitae refers the the cerebellar grey matter.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 6 of 19

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From superficial to deep, name the three layers of the cerebellum
Layer
Layer
Layer

Explanation

Question 7 of 19

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The cerebellar grey matter which is deep to the white matter is referred to as the

Explanation

Question 8 of 19

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The main function of Purkinje cells are to send ( Inhibitory, Excitatory ) signals to the deep cerebellar nuclei in order to regulate the efferent motor signals being projected by the cerebellum.

Explanation

Question 9 of 19

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Purkinje cells inhibit Deep Cerebellar Nuclei via the production of the neurotransmitter ...

Select one of the following:

Glutamate
GABA
Glucose-1-Phosphate

Explanation

Question 10 of 19

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After information has reached the Deep Cerebellar Nuclei, these areas of grey matter project efferent signals via axons which typically synapse in the (which part of the brain?)

Explanation

Question 11 of 19

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The main functions of the basal ganglia are to facilitate purposeful movements whilst inhibiting unwanted movements.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 12 of 19

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Within the Basal Ganglia, the Lenticular/Lentiform Nucleus is made up of the superficially and the deep.

Explanation

Question 13 of 19

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Identify the structures on the diagram below.

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Putamen

Globus Pallidus

Caudate Nucleus

Internal Capsule

Explanation

Question 14 of 19

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As well as the caudate nucleus and the lentiform nucleus, the basal ganglia also consists of the subthalmic nucleus and the substantia nigra. Which of these areas is thought to be involved with Parkinson's Disease?

Explanation

Question 15 of 19

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The Cerebellum is a Contralateral brain. If there is a lesion in the left side, down the line this will affect right sided structures.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 16 of 19

1

In which area of a nerve does saltatory conduction occur, allowing propagation of action potentials?

Select one of the following:

The Schwann Cells
The Axon
The Myelin Sheath
The Node of Ranvier

Explanation

Question 17 of 19

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Infarct to which of the following white matter bands is most likely to cause damage to the structures of the brainstem?

Select one of the following:

The Corpus Callosum
The Internal Capsule
The Thalamus

Explanation

Question 18 of 19

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The Substantia Nigra is a series of ( black, white, grey, purple ) bands in the ( midbrain, pons, medulla, cerebral cortex ) that plays an important role in reward and movement systems.

Explanation

Question 19 of 19

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An insult to the Lentiform Nucleus of the Basal Ganglia is most likely to cause which of the following clinical features?

Select one of the following:

Hypokinesia
Hemianopia
Aphasia
Dementia

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Neuroanatomy Lecture III: Cerebellum & Basal Ganglia

Neuroanatomy Lecture III

Question 1 of 19

What are the three lobes of the cerebellum called?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

The extension of dura mater that separates the cerebellum from the lower occipital lobe of the brain is called the

Explanation

Question 3 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

The cerebellum is connected to the brainstem via 3 white matter tracts called

Explanation

Question 4 of 19

Click on the orange point and write the correct answer.

The area highlighted in blue is known as the Cerebellar ... ?

Explanation

Question 5 of 19

The Arbor Vitae refers the the cerebellar grey matter.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 19

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

From superficial to deep, name the three layers of the cerebellum Layer Layer Layer

Explanation

Question 7 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

The cerebellar grey matter which is deep to the white matter is referred to as the

Explanation

Question 8 of 19

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

The main function of Purkinje cells are to send Inhibitory Excitatory( Inhibitory, Excitatory ) signals to the deep cerebellar nuclei in order to regulate the efferent motor signals being projected by the cerebellum.

Explanation

Question 9 of 19

Purkinje cells inhibit Deep Cerebellar Nuclei via the production of the neurotransmitter ...

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

After information has reached the Deep Cerebellar Nuclei, these areas of grey matter project efferent signals via axons which typically synapse in the (which part of the brain?)

Explanation

Question 11 of 19

The main functions of the basal ganglia are to facilitate purposeful movements whilst inhibiting unwanted movements.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 19

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Within the Basal Ganglia, the Lenticular/Lentiform Nucleus is made up of the superficially and the deep.

Explanation

Question 13 of 19

Identify the structures on the diagram below.

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Explanation

Question 14 of 19

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

As well as the caudate nucleus and the lentiform nucleus, the basal ganglia also consists of the subthalmic nucleus and the substantia nigra. Which of these areas is thought to be involved with Parkinson's Disease?

Explanation

Question 15 of 19

The Cerebellum is a Contralateral brain. If there is a lesion in the left side, down the line this will affect right sided structures.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 19

In which area of a nerve does saltatory conduction occur, allowing propagation of action potentials?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 19

Infarct to which of the following white matter bands is most likely to cause damage to the structures of the brainstem?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 19

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

The Substantia Nigra is a series of black white grey purple( black, white, grey, purple ) bands in the midbrain pons medulla cerebral cortex( midbrain, pons, medulla, cerebral cortex ) that plays an important role in reward and movement systems.

Explanation

Question 19 of 19

An insult to the Lentiform Nucleus of the Basal Ganglia is most likely to cause which of the following clinical features?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

From superficial to deep, name the three layers of the cerebellum
Layer
Layer
Layer

The main function of Purkinje cells are to send ( Inhibitory, Excitatory ) signals to the deep cerebellar nuclei in order to regulate the efferent motor signals being projected by the cerebellum.

The Substantia Nigra is a series of ( black, white, grey, purple ) bands in the ( midbrain, pons, medulla, cerebral cortex ) that plays an important role in reward and movement systems.