Integrative Physiology Flashcards
Which three levels of the nervous system control movement and what do each control?
The spinal cord which integrates spinal reflexes and contains central pattern generators
The brain stem and cerebellum which control postural reflexes and hand and eye movements
The cerebral cortex and basal ganglia which are responsible for voluntary movements
What is the function of the thalamus in terms of signalling
The thalamus relays and modifies signals as they pass from the spinal cord, basal ganglia, and cerebellum to the cerebral cortex
T or F
Reflex movements do require input from the cerebral cortex
F
What requirement is needed for voluntary movement
Coordination between the cerebral cortex, cerebellum and basal ganglia
The control of voluntary movement can be divided into which 3 steps
What organ of the body plays a key role in the first 2 steps
- Decision making and planning
- Initiating the movement
- Executing the movement
The cerebral cortex
W
