Neurophysiology — Flashcards

Layers of the cerebellum:The only output from the cerebellar cortex is _____ from the Purkinje cells to the deep cerebellar nuclei.

Hint: excitatory/inhibitory

In the indirect basal ganglia pathway, the neurons of the striatum lead to _____ of neurons of the globus pallidus externus

Lesion of the _____ area of the hypothalamus results in hyperphagia

What is the function of Dorsomedial thalamic nuclei?_____

_____ is probably the best known inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, especially in the forebrain regions.

Effects of Various Lesions and Brainstem Transections:Complete transection below medulla with vagi _____ will lead to: cessation of spontaneous respiration

The _____ reflex tests nerve roots L3 and L4 (femoral nerve)

_____ is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter of the spinal cord

In the direct basal ganglia pathway, the neurons of the striatum lead to _____ of neurons of the globus pallidus internus

_____ reflex is a type of polysynaptic reflex.