Basal Ganglia Flashcards
1
Q
This is the input center of the basal ganglia
A
corpus striatum
2
Q
This is the output center of the basal ganglia
A
pallidum
3
Q
The corpus striatum receives input from the ipsilateral/contralateral cortex
A
ipsilateral
4
Q
These are the most abundant neuron type in the corpus striatum (input center)
A
medium spiny neurons
5
Q
What is the function of medium spiny neurons?
A
consolidate inputs using dendritic trees
6
Q
GABA/substance P medium spiny neurons project to
A
internal globus pallidus
7
Q
GABA/enkephalin medium spiny neurons project to
A
external globus pallidus
8
Q
Caudate fibers control
A
eye movements
think eyes always move to the tail
9
Q
Putamen fibers control
A
limb movement
10
Q
Draw it out: NO
A
YES DO IT
