MIDTERMS - HISTOLOGY OF THE CEREBELLUM

Question 1

The cerebellum is Located at the Dorsum of the brainstem at the pons and is connected via?

Answer 1

cerebellar peduncles

Question 2

What are the 2 main functions of the cerebellum?

Answer 2

Coordinates Muscular Activity
Maintains posture and Equilibrium

Question 3

Fill in the blanks:

The cerebellum consists of convoluted folds called the ___________________and this is separated by ________.

Answer 3

Cerebellar Folium
Sulci

Question 4

What are the 5 divisions of cerebellum?

Answer 4

Neocerebellum
Archicerebellum
Paleocerebellum
Cerebellar hemispheres
Vermis

Question 4

What are the 3 layers of the cerebellar cortex+?

Answer 4

1. Molecular Layer - OUTER
2. Purkinje Layer - MIDDLE
3. Granular Layer - INNER w/ intensely stained nuclei

Question 5

Part of the cerebellum made up of white mater myelinated nerves?

Answer 5

Cerebellar medulla

Question 6

What do you call the nerve fibers that are formed in granular layer?

Answer 6

Mossy Fibers

Question 7

What do you call the nerve fibers that make synapses in all the layers?

Answer 7

Climbing fibers