2.2 The Brain (II) Part 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the basal ganglia also known as?
A
basal nuclei
2
Q
What are the basal nuclei?
A
masses of gray matter that lie deep within each hemishpere of the cerebrum
3
Q
What system are the basal ganglia a part of?
A
limbic
4
Q
What is the function of the basal ganglia?
A
working with the cerebellum to regulate planning motor movements and motor learning
5
Q
What are the parts of the basal ganglia?
A
putamen
caudate nucleus
globus pallidus
6
Q
What is the overall effect of the basal ganglia?
A
have an inhibitory effect on the cerebral cortex
slow and control precise movements
7
Q
What is an example of a disease that affects the basal ganglia?
A
parkinsons disease
8
Q
What is apraxia?
A
difficulty with motor planning
