5.1 basal ganglia Flashcards
1
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4 principle structures of the basal ganglia
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striatum
globus pallidus
substantia nigra
subthalamic nucleus
2
Q
the two components of the striatum
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caudate nucleus
putamen
3
Q
putamen 3
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can appear striped
connects to caudate
separated from caudate by internal caspule fibres
4
Q
caudate nucleus 2
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associates with lateral ventricle
characteristic c shape
5
Q
what is the combined name for the globus pallidus interna and externa
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lentiform nucleus
6
Q
effect of d1 and d5 dopamine receptors 2
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produce camp
exicte cells
7
Q
effect of d2-24 dopamine receptors 2
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decrease camp
inhibits cells
8
Q
what are the 4 glutamatergic channels which come off the VL of thalamus to the cortex
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- motor loop
- occulomotor loop
- prefrontal loop
- limbic loop
9
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