Basal Ganglia Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the following is bigger, R or L basal ganglia?
A
Right, irrespective of handedness and gender
2
Q
What are the two types of neostriatal neurons?
A
Aspiny
Spiny
3
Q
What type of neurons are lost in Huntingon’s chorea?
A
spiny projection neurons
aspiny interneurons
4
Q
Receptor problem in Parkinson’s Disease
A
D1 reduced
D2 increased
5
Q
Huntington Disease chromosome
A
Chromosome 4
6
Q
Localization for hemibalism
A
contralateral STN
7
Q
Radiographic finding in Tourette syndrome
A
volume reduction in the caudate nucleus and lenticular nucleus