Question 1

Lesions of the lateral zone of the cerebellar cortex impair the timing of rapid _____________ movements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lesions of the lateral zone of the...

Question 2

Motor unit size can vary in the body. In the finger, the motor unit size is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 1 to 10. 
B)  1 to 40. 
C)  1 to 100. 
D)  1 to 500. 
E)  more than 1 to 500 
A)  less than 1 to 10. 
B)  1 to 40. 
C)  1 to 100. 
D)  1 to 500. 
E)  more than 1 to 500

Question 3

The function of the ________ motor neuron is to control the sensitivity of the muscle spindle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The function of the ________ motor neuron...

Question 4

Less sensitive afferent axons from the Golgi tendon organ trigger a reaction that results in glycine release and

Accepted Answer

A)  the production of excitatory postsynaptic potentials. 
B)  the production of inhibitory postsynaptic potentials. 
C)  an increase in the likelihood that the next cell will fire. 
D)  an increase in neurotransmitter release. 
E)  a depolarization. 
A)  the production of excitatory postsynaptic potentials. 
B)  the production of inhibitory postsynaptic potentials. 
C)  an increase in the likelihood that the next cell will fire. 
D)  an increase in neurotransmitter release. 
E)  a depolarization.

Question 5

In the two groups of descending tracts in the motor system, neurons of the ________ control the movements of the body trunk, whereas neurons of the ________ control movements of the hands and fingers.

Accepted Answer

A)  ventromedial group; lateral group 
B)  primary motor cortex; secondary motor cortex 
C)  lateral group; ventromedial group 
D)  premotor cortex; nigrostriatal bundle 
E)  secondary motor cortex; primary motor cortex 
A)  ventromedial group; lateral group 
B)  primary motor cortex; secondary motor cortex 
C)  lateral group; ventromedial group 
D)  premotor cortex; nigrostriatal bundle 
E)  secondary motor cortex; primary motor cortex

Question 6

The ________ controls of the activity of the gamma motor system and thus regulates muscle tone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ controls of the activity of...

Question 7

The hyperdirect pathway involves excitatory input from the ________ that rapidly inhibits motor behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala 
B)  pre-SMA 
C)  parietal cortex 
D)  globus pallidus 
E)  primary motor cortex 
A)  amygdala 
B)  pre-SMA 
C)  parietal cortex 
D)  globus pallidus 
E)  primary motor cortex

Question 8

Damage to the intermediate zone of the cerebellum results in ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Damage to the intermediate zone of the...

Question 9

________ disease is due to degeneration of neurons within the caudate and putamen that result in loss of GABAergic and cholinergic function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ disease is due to degeneration of...

Question 10

The ________ functions in the control of movements of the upper legs and the trunk.

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral corticospinal tract 
B)  ventral corticospinal tract 
C)  spinothalamic tract 
D)  rubrospinal tract 
E)  corticobulbar pathway 
A)  lateral corticospinal tract 
B)  ventral corticospinal tract 
C)  spinothalamic tract 
D)  rubrospinal tract 
E)  corticobulbar pathway

Question 11

Damage to the ________ area impairs the execution of well-learned motor movements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Damage to the ________ area impairs the...

Question 12

The ________ cortex is involved in the decision to make a movement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ cortex is involved in the...

Question 13

The __________________ is involved in controlling hand and finger movements involved in grasping the target object.

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal reach region 
B)  extrastriate body area 
C)  parahippocampal place area 
D)  anterior part of the intraparietal sulcus 
E)  posterior part of the intraparietal sulcus 
A)  parietal reach region 
B)  extrastriate body area 
C)  parahippocampal place area 
D)  anterior part of the intraparietal sulcus 
E)  posterior part of the intraparietal sulcus

Question 14

The cerebellar ________ receives somatosensory information and influences the vestibulospinal and reticulospinal tracts.

Accepted Answer

A)  dentate nucleus 
B)  pontine nucleus 
C)  vermis 
D)  flocculonodular node 
E)  intermediate and lateral zones 
A)  dentate nucleus 
B)  pontine nucleus 
C)  vermis 
D)  flocculonodular node 
E)  intermediate and lateral zones

Question 15

The number of muscle fibers served by a single axon varies considerably. In muscles that move the fingers, the ratio is small, whereas in muscles that move the legs, the ratio is large. This difference in ratio depends upon the ______________ needed to move the muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)  precision 
B)  strength 
C)  flexibility 
D)  speed 
E)  agility 
A)  precision 
B)  strength 
C)  flexibility 
D)  speed 
E)  agility

Question 16

The key outputs of the basal ganglia are to the

Accepted Answer

A)  primary motor cortex. 
B)  temporal cortex. 
C)  orbitofrontal cortex. 
D)  association cortex. 
E)  parietal cortex. 
A)  primary motor cortex. 
B)  temporal cortex. 
C)  orbitofrontal cortex. 
D)  association cortex. 
E)  parietal cortex.

Question 17

Another name for the muscle spindles is

Accepted Answer

A)  intrafusal muscle fibers. 
B)  Golgi tendon organs. 
C)  afferent fibers. 
D)  gamma motor neurons. 
E)  alpha motor neurons. 
A)  intrafusal muscle fibers. 
B)  Golgi tendon organs. 
C)  afferent fibers. 
D)  gamma motor neurons. 
E)  alpha motor neurons.

Question 18

The neurotransmitter of the neuromuscular junction is

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine. 
B)  GABA. 
C)  glutamate. 
D)  glycine. 
E)  acetylcholine. 
A)  dopamine. 
B)  GABA. 
C)  glutamate. 
D)  glycine. 
E)  acetylcholine.

Question 19

Damage to the ________________ resulted in monkeys being unable to perform a once familiar response, specifically pushing in a lever and then turning it to the left. This result suggests that this brain area is involved in executing well-learned sequences of motor responses.

Accepted Answer

A)  supplementary motor area 
B)  premotor cortex 
C)  frontorbital cortex 
D)  common integrative area 
E)  primary motor cortex 
A)  supplementary motor area 
B)  premotor cortex 
C)  frontorbital cortex 
D)  common integrative area 
E)  primary motor cortex

Question 20

The key nuclei of the basal ganglia include the

Accepted Answer

A)  caudate, putamen, and globus pallidus. 
B)  substantia nigra. 
C)  putamen and ventral tegmental area. 
D)  globus pallidus and hippocampus. 
E)  hippocampus and amygdala. 
A)  caudate, putamen, and globus pallidus. 
B)  substantia nigra. 
C)  putamen and ventral tegmental area. 
D)  globus pallidus and hippocampus. 
E)  hippocampus and amygdala.

Lesions of the lateral zone of the cerebellar cortex impair the timing of rapid _____________ movements.

Motor unit size can vary in the body. In the finger, the motor unit size is most likely

The function of the ________ motor neuron is to control the sensitivity of the muscle spindle.

Less sensitive afferent axons from the Golgi tendon organ trigger a reaction that results in glycine release and

In the two groups of descending tracts in the motor system, neurons of the control the movements of the body trunk, whereas neurons of the control movements of the hands and fingers.

The ________ controls of the activity of the gamma motor system and thus regulates muscle tone.

The hyperdirect pathway involves excitatory input from the ________ that rapidly inhibits motor behavior.

Damage to the intermediate zone of the cerebellum results in ________.

________ disease is due to degeneration of neurons within the caudate and putamen that result in loss of GABAergic and cholinergic function.

The ________ functions in the control of movements of the upper legs and the trunk.

Damage to the ________ area impairs the execution of well-learned motor movements.

The ________ cortex is involved in the decision to make a movement.

The __________________ is involved in controlling hand and finger movements involved in grasping the target object.

The cerebellar ________ receives somatosensory information and influences the vestibulospinal and reticulospinal tracts.

The number of muscle fibers served by a single axon varies considerably. In muscles that move the fingers, the ratio is small, whereas in muscles that move the legs, the ratio is large. This difference in ratio depends upon the ______________ needed to move the muscle.

The key outputs of the basal ganglia are to the

Another name for the muscle spindles is

The neurotransmitter of the neuromuscular junction is

Damage to the ________________ resulted in monkeys being unable to perform a once familiar response, specifically pushing in a lever and then turning it to the left. This result suggests that this brain area is involved in executing well-learned sequences of motor responses.

The key nuclei of the basal ganglia include the

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Exam 8: Control of Movement

Lesions of the lateral zone of the cerebellar cortex impair the timing of rapid _____________ movements.

Motor unit size can vary in the body. In the finger, the motor unit size is most likely

The function of the ________ motor neuron is to control the sensitivity of the muscle spindle.

Less sensitive afferent axons from the Golgi tendon organ trigger a reaction that results in glycine release and

In the two groups of descending tracts in the motor system, neurons of the ________ control the movements of the body trunk, whereas neurons of the ________ control movements of the hands and fingers.

The ________ controls of the activity of the gamma motor system and thus regulates muscle tone.

The hyperdirect pathway involves excitatory input from the ________ that rapidly inhibits motor behavior.

Damage to the intermediate zone of the cerebellum results in ________.

________ disease is due to degeneration of neurons within the caudate and putamen that result in loss of GABAergic and cholinergic function.

The ________ functions in the control of movements of the upper legs and the trunk.

Damage to the ________ area impairs the execution of well-learned motor movements.

The ________ cortex is involved in the decision to make a movement.

The __________________ is involved in controlling hand and finger movements involved in grasping the target object.

The cerebellar ________ receives somatosensory information and influences the vestibulospinal and reticulospinal tracts.

The number of muscle fibers served by a single axon varies considerably. In muscles that move the fingers, the ratio is small, whereas in muscles that move the legs, the ratio is large. This difference in ratio depends upon the ______________ needed to move the muscle.

The key outputs of the basal ganglia are to the

Another name for the muscle spindles is

The neurotransmitter of the neuromuscular junction is

Damage to the ________________ resulted in monkeys being unable to perform a once familiar response, specifically pushing in a lever and then turning it to the left. This result suggests that this brain area is involved in executing well-learned sequences of motor responses.

The key nuclei of the basal ganglia include the

Introduction

Structure and Function of Cells of the Nervous System

Structure of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders

Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders

Substance Abuse

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In the two groups of descending tracts in the motor system, neurons of the control the movements of the body trunk, whereas neurons of the control movements of the hands and fingers.