Neuroscience Quiz

Which pathway carries touch and proprioception information from the body to the brain?

• Rubrospinal tract

• Anterior spinothalamic tract

• Corticospinal tract

• Dorsal Column Medial Lemniscus System

Where do the axons of the second neuron in the DCML pathway decussate?

• In the spinal cord

• In the brainstem

• In the thalamus

• In the primary somatosensory cortex

Which pathway carries pain and temperature information from the body to the brain?

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Where do the axons of the third and final neurons in the DCML pathway synapse?

• In the primary somatosensory cortex

• In the thalamus

• In the spinal cord

• In the brainstem

Which motor pathway carries voluntary movement information from the cerebral cortex to the spine?

• Rubrospinal tract

• Vestibulospinal tract

• Tectospinal tract

• Corticospinal tract

Which structure is primarily responsible for inhibiting unwanted movements and facilitating smooth and fluid movements?

• Basal ganglia

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

Where is the cerebellum located?

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Which pathway carries information about body position and balance to the spinal cord?

• Rubrospinal tract

• Vestibulospinal tract

• Tectospinal tract

• Corticospinal tract

What is the role of the basal ganglia in movement?

• Initiating and executing movements

• Maintaining balance and posture

• Processing sensory information

• Learning new motor tasks

Which pathway carries information about sudden light or sound to the spinal cord?

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