Neurophysiology — Flashcards

If venous pressure exceeds CSF pressure, arachnoid villi _____ the tubules to prevent the entry of blood into the subarachnoid space.

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Activation of the _____ adrenergic receptor causes contraction of the pupillary dilator muscle, causing mydriasis

Dopamine inhibits the _____ basal ganglia pathway through D2 receptors

Long-term _____ is classically seen in the cerebellum

Bilateral lesions of the _____ result in anterograde amnesia, which is the inability to create new memories

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation acts by inhibition at the _____synaptic level in the dorsal horn

The anterior spinothalamic tract carries information for _____ and pressure

One control center for horizontal gaze is located in the _____, which is responsible for contra-lateral gaze

Effects of Various Lesions and Brainstem Transections:Complete transection mid-pons with vagi _____ will lead to: apneusis

_____ neurons within the striatum stimulate the indirect basal ganglia pathway