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APP Module (GTown) - Basal Ganglia Pathophysiology (Hrs 1 and 2) Flashcards

1
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What is the generalized function of the basal ganglia?

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the selection of action, or turning thoughts/ideas/motivations into action

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What are the key pathologies of the basal ganglia?

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1) Parkinson’s Disease
2) Huntington Disease
3) Tourette’s
4) dementia pugilistica
5) OCD

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What is the main motor circuit called which includes the basal ganglia?

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cortico-basal ganglia-thalamocortical circuit

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What are the two brain areas of the dorsal striatum?

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caudate and putamen

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What separates the caudate and putamen?

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internal capsule

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What are the majority of neurons in the basal ganglia?

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medium spiny neurons (MSNs)

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What are the two motor pathways in the basal ganglia?

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The direct and indirect pathways

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What type of input does the basal ganglia get from the cortex?

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mostly excitatory glutamatergic input

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What type of input does the basal ganglia get from the substantia nigra?

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both excitatory and inhibitory dopaminergic input

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What is the role of the subthalamic nucleus?

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suppression of unwanted movements

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How do you differentiate between the two types of dopaminergic neurons which originate from the substantia nigra pars compacta and synapse on the dorsal striatum?

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D1-like neurons will project to the substantia nigra pars reticulata. D2-like neurons will project to the globus pallidus externa.

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What are the two neural components of the basal ganglia?

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1) Principal, projecting neurons (~95%)

2) Aspiny interneurons (1-2%)

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What neurotransmitters do the interneurons use?

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GABA and acetylcholine

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14
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What do the interneurons in the basal ganglia do?

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Modulate MSNs

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What electrophysiological properties do the MSNs have?

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bimodal nature: up and down states

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What is the purpose of the MSNs?

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to convey information out of the basal ganglia

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17
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What are the three main inputs onto the average MSN?

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1) cortical glutamatergic input
2) interneuronal ACh input
3) substantia nigra DA input

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18
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What are the four cortical-basal ganglia loops?

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1) motor
2) oculomotor
3) prefrontal
4) limbic

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What are the main inputs into the striatum?

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Dorsal striatum

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What NT do neurons in the globus pallidus use?

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GABA

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21
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Where do the majority of neurons from the GP synapse on?

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Thalamus

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22
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How long does it take for a signal to cross a synapse?

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2 ms

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How do we know there is an indirect GABA influence on the basal ganglia?

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There is a 20-30 ms lag between stimulation of the cortex and a spike in the basal ganglia.

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Where do the majority of neurons from the STN project to?

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GP

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25
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What NT does the STN use?

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glutamate

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26
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Why is the STN unique in the BG?

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It is the only brain region to use glutamate

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What are the two subdivisions of the substantia nigra?

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pars compacta and pars reticulata

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28
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What neuromodulator does the SN use?

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dopamine

29
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What regulates the firing patterns in the SN?

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salience

30
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What are the two types of GABA neurotransmission and what type of channels are they?

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GABA-A (metabotropic)

GABA-B (ionotropic)

31
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What are the two types of glutamatergic channels?

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1) metabotropic (mGlu)

2) ionotropic (AMPA, NMDA, and kainate)

32
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What type of channels are attached to NMDA receptors?

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non-selective cation channels

33
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What are the two major types of dopaminergic receptors?

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1) D1-like

2) D2-like

34
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What types of receptors are DAergic receptors?

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GPCRs

35
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What is the effect of D2R activation?

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↓ [cAMP], ↑ K channels, ↓ Ca channels

36
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What is the effect of D1R activation?

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↑ [cAMP], ↑ [Ca]

37
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What NT do tonically active neurons use?

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acetylcholine

38
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What are some clinical aspects of basal ganglia pathophysiology?

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  • tremor
  • changes in posture and muscle tone
  • poverty of movement
  • shuffling gait with bending at the waist
  • hyperkinetic involuntary movements
  • obsessive-compulsive disorders
39
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What is the theory of Parkinsonism?

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unbalance activity of the direct and indirect pathway underlies development of PD

40
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What is the neuroanatomical correlate of PD?

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progressive death of DA cells of the substantia nigra in the midbrain

41
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What are the features of Parkinsonism?

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  • resting tremor
  • poor postural balance
  • bradykinesia
  • muscle rigidity
42
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What are some demographics of PD diagnosis?

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  • usually occurs in late middle age
  • both sexes affected equally
  • Caucasians are affected more than Asians and Africans
  • there is some genetic correlation
43
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What is MPTP?

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A meperidine derivative that causes Parkinson-like symptoms and can be used for animal models of PD

44
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What are the effects on the basal ganglia motor pathways in PD?

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increased activity in the indirect pathway

decreased activity in the direct pathway

45
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What amount of cases in PD are sporadic?

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> 95%

46
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What is another exogenous cause of PD?

A

chronic pesticide exposure

47
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What is the mainstay of treatment for PD?

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levodopa

48
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What is L-dopa?

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precursor to dopamine which can cross the BBB

49
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What is a side effect of taking L-dopa?

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dyskinesia over time

50
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What is L-dopa co-administered with and why?

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coadministered with an AAD inhibitor so it is not converted to dopamine in the periphery

51
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What are some dopamine receptor agonists used for PD?

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bromocriptine, pergolide

52
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What are some MAO-B inhibitors used for treatment of PD?

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selegiline, rasagiline

53
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What are the two main surgical therapies for PD?

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1) ablation, usually unilaterally of the globus pallidus

2) deep brain stimulation of the STN/GP bilaterally

54
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What is the neuroanatomical correlate for Huntington’s disease?

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unique loss of the striatal projection neurons

55
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Which pathway is affected more in HD?

A

indirect pathway

56
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What are some of the motor movements seen in HD?

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  • grimacing of the face
  • twitching
  • gesticulating with the arms
  • jerking
57
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What genetic defect underlies HD?

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expansion of DNA repeats in gene that produces huntingtin protein

58
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What is treatment for HD?

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usually no medication for the disease per se, but rather the associated depression, paranoia, irritability

59
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What is hemiballismus?

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hyperkinetic movement disorder, more severe than HD which effects one half of the body (or one extremity)

60
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What is hemiballismus caused by?

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unilateral lesion of the STN

61
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What does hemiballismus cause in the basal ganglia motor pathway?

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Decreased levels of GP output

62
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What is Tourette’s characterized by and when is it usually diagnosed?

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motor and vocal tics and is usually diagnosed in childhood

63
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What do Tourette’s patients have an increased comorbidity for?

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  • OCD
  • ADHD
  • depression
64
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What is the underlying neurological cause of Tourette’s?

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hyperdopaminergic tone

65
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What are some pharmacological therapies for Tourette’s?

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Dopamine antagonists like haldol and risperdal

66
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What are the disorders which are obsessive-compulsive nature characterized by in the brain?

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dysfunctional limbic system also involving the basal ganglia

67
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What seems to be the underlying brain region in addiction?

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ventral striatum

68
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What does all addictions share in common?

A

increased dopamine in the ventral striatum

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