Neuroanatomy — Flashcards

Which part of the basal ganglia sends dopaminergic neurons to the striatum to alter activity of both basal ganglia pathways? _____

The straight sinus drains into the _____

Pelvic splanchnic nerves and CNs III, VII, IX and X are part of the _____ nervous system

The neuronal cell bodies of the dorsal roots of spinal nerves are found in _____

The cell bodies of the dorsal spinocerebellar tract are found in _____ nucleus, which is situated in the spinal cord from T1 to L2

GnRH is primarily secreted by the Hypothalamic _____ nuclei

One component of the blood-brain barrier is _____ from astrocytes

ID Vessel: _____

Any unilateral lesion of the spinothalamic tract in the spinal cord or brain stem will present on the _____-lateral side 1-2 segments below the lesion

In cases of severe neuronal damage (ex. herniation / diffuse axonal injury) below the red nucleus, patients can present with _____ motor posturing