Axons of the lateral corticospinal tract synapse mainly with :-a- lateral motor neuronsb- medial motor neuronsc- intermediolateral neuronsd- interneurons

Q: transcortical connections between the sensory association cortex and the motor association cortex…

A: The cortex is usually depicted as made out of three sections: sensory, motor, and association zones.…

Q: Which of the following is correct? tertiary neurons found by:- a. extending between the posterior…

A: We know that, Neurons are the chief cells of the nervous system. The junction between two neurons…

Q: Difference between Sensory t Motor neurons ? SOmatic + autonomic neurons?

A: Nervous system is one of the 12 body system . This system mainly responsible for communication…

Q: Interneurons can act as “switches” that enable a movement to be turned on or off under the command…

A: Neurons are responsible for communication between different parts of the body. It is studied under…

Q: Mary suffers a head injury that damages her primary motor cortex. Where is this area located?

A: Primary motor cortex is a brain region that in humans is located in the dorsal portion of the…

Q: What is the target of an upper motor neuron?a. cerebral cortexb. lower motor neuronc. skeletal…

A: The brain is the main part of the body that controls every action in our body. It is located in the…

Q: Stimulation of D1 Medium Spiny Neurons in the Striatum causes of the Globus Pallidus and subsequent…

A: The basal ganglia are involved in action selection. It is a proven fact that a direct pathway leads…

Q: When do the posterior parietal cortex, premotor cortex, and supplementary motor cortex become most…

A: Voluntary movements need the participation of the fourth and third levels of hierarchy, the…

Q: Motor effects that depend on repetitive output from a neural pool are most likely to use the _____…

A: The neuron is formed of dendrites and axon. The dendrites are projection-like structures that…

Q: Place the following steps in order for motor control.1. Upper motor neurons stimulate lower motor…

A: The control and coordination of the body are carried out by the nervous and hormonal systems. The…

Q: The cerebellum controls performance of rapid movements by :-a- directly stimulating AHCs of the…

A: The cerebellum is a large dorsally projecting part of the brain, which receives information from the…

Q: Functions of basal ganglia include all the following, except :-a- planning and programming of…

A: The group of the subcortical nuclei of a different region in the brain of vertebrates (human)…

Q: The Rubrospinal tract :-a- originates from the pontine reticular formationb- descends…

A: Rubrospinal tract is a descending tract or pathway which takes origin in the red nucleus of…

Q: The primary motor area projects efferent fibers to all the following centers, except :-a- 1ry…

A: The primary motor area is the region in the brain located in the dorsal portion of the lobe. It…

Q: Events of reflex actions include all the following, except :-a- stimulation of sensory receptorsb-…

A: Reflex action or reflex is an involuntary and almost instantaneous movement in the response of a…

Q: Cell bodies of UMN that synapse on LMN lie in all of these areas EXCEPT    a) Medulla            b)…

A: An upper motor neuron is a term used to describe what is damaged when a patient displays a variety…

Q: The two types of refractory period are and Oa. all-or-none; decremental b.relative and refractory c…

A: The refractory period is defined as a duration immediately after stimulation during which a muscle…

Q: Describe the structure and function of the pyramidal and extrapyramidal motor tracts.

A: The pyramidal as well as extrapyramidal are the parts of the nervous system and are explained in the…

Q: visceral motor division visceral sensory division somatic motor division somatic sensory division

A: Since biceps brachii is a skeletal muscle, , somatic motor division is the answer

Q: A patient with a cerebral lesion exhibits loss of fine motor control ofthe left hand, arm, forearm,…

A: The right cerebral cortex controls the left portion of the body. The cortical region includes a…

Q: Which structures make up the Basal Ganglia (select all that apply)? V caudate V putamen V globus…

A: Basal ganglia These are the group of subcortical nuclei that are responsible for motor control,…

Q: Watch this video (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/motorpathway) to learn more about the descending…

A: The nervous system can be divided into central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous…

Q: The brain area highlighted orange is the: Wernicke's area somatosensory cortex O primary motor…

A: Brain is the complex part of the body which consists of millions of neurons, which controls the body…

Q: The lateral motor system includes :-a- the lateral Reticulospinal tractb- the lateral corticospinal…

A: Motor pathways carry signals from the brain to skeletal muscle and smooth muscle such as those…

Q: e primary motor area Multiple Choice contains more motor neurons for the thighs than the mouth.…

A: Its is area of brain located in precentral gyrus of frontal lobe. It gives rise to motor descending…

Q: Basal ganglia include all the following, except :-a- caudate nucleusb- dentate nucleusc- subthalamic…

A: The brain of the vertebrates is known to be occupied by the group of subcortical nuclei, arising…

Q: Lower motor neuron lesions cause all the following, except :-a- decreased number of transmitter…

A: Lesion basically refers to the damage. Lower motor neuron lesion as the term suggests is the lesion/…

Q: Interneuron after-discharge circuits prolong the duration of :-a- sensory input to the spinal motor…

A: Central nervous system is part of the nervous system that is central to all the information…

Q: All of the following are descending motor tracts, except :-a- Rubrospinal tractb- Spinotectal…

A: The descending tracts are the pathways by which motor signals are sent from the brain to lower motor…

Q: Your hand touches the surface of a hot stove. Without thinking, you immediately pull your hand away.…

A: The peripheral nervous system is one of two parts that make up a bilateral organism's nervous…

Q: In your own words how are drugs and toxins can have direct and indirect stimulation of the motor…

A: Toxins and drugs are a conceivable and prevalent significant public health problem, but they…

Q: Which region of gray matter in the spinal cord containsmotor neurons that innervate skeletal…

A: Neurons, also known as nerve cells are the fundamental unit of brain and nervous system. They are…

Q: Which of the Basal Ganglia loops is associated with switching tasks and prioritizing movements?…

A: Introduction :  Basal ganglia  is responsible for motor control.  It is located beneath the cerebral…

Q: Parkinson's Disease develops due to a loss of neurons in the ,which results in dysfunction within…

A: Ans : Parkinson's Disease develops due to a loss of substantia nigra neurons, which results in…

Q: What neural system is primarily activated when a book is dropped into your outstretched hands with…

A: Every organism has an input-output control mechanism where the input is detected via various sensory…

Q: Supplemental motor area is involved in all the following functions, except :-a- adjusting postureb-…

A: Answer: Introduction: The supplementary motor area denoted as SMA is present posterior one third of…

Q: Damage to the somatic motor association area of the frontal lobe would interfere with the ability to…

A: The cerebral cortex is also called the mantle. It is the neural tissue outer layer of the cerebrum.…

Q: Which region of the frontal lobe is responsible forinitiating movement by directly connecting to…

A: The frontal lobe is the anterior part of the brain that extends from the area behind the forehead…

Q: Cell bodies of UMN that synapse on LMN lie in all of these areas EXCEPT    a) Medulla            b)…

A: Neurons are the structural and functional unit of the nervous system. A neuron sends and receives…

Q: Basal ganglia send direct projections to :-a- primary motor area b- premotor areac- VA and VL…

A: Brain is an organ that is center for the nervous system. It is present in the head inside the skull.…

Q: Coordination of complex movements by the cerebellum involves all the following mechanisms, except…

A: The cerebellum is a part of the rhombencephalon of the brain. It is the second-largest part of the…

Learning and memory

Learning is defined as a relatively permanent and irreversible adaptive change in behavior. It always results from experience. The ability of an organism to store and recall the effects, sensations, and knowledge gained through learning and experience is called memory.