Neurophysiology — Flashcards

_____ tracts transmit proprioceptive & exteroceptive impulses from muscle spindles, Golgi tendon organ & joint receptors of lower limbs

Major relay of the second order neuron of the _____-spinothalamic pain pathway is reticular nuclei, tectum, periaqueductal region

Removal of _____ abolishes the sham rage.

_____ are chemicals released by neurons that have little or no direct effects on their own but can modify the effects of neurotransmitters.

Which cerebellar nuclei are responsible for pursuit initiation?_____

Anterior nucleus of thalamus, which is a component of Papez circuit, which is important for _____ memory.

Basal Ganglia:The _____ circuit plays a major role in cognitive control of motor activity.

Presynaptic facilitation is due to prolonged opening of _____ channels.

The reticular activating system recieves collaterals from the _____ pathways

Which type of neurotransmitters have shorter duration of action and short latency?_____