Question

1. Neurons projecting from the substantia nigra release dopamine in the ___________.
2. Axons from the cerebellum and basal ganglia project to the motor cortex via the ___________.
3. The motor homunculus is the _____________ map of the primary motor cortex.
4. Four major pathways descend into the spinal cord from the ___________ motor cortex.
5. Much of the output of secondary motor cortex goes to ____________ motor cortex, which is located in the ___________ gyrus.
6. Descending motor pathways that control finger, hands, toes are called __________. They terminate in the _________ segment of the spine.
7. Mirror Neurons are active when …….

Answer 1

1. Neurons projecting from the substantia nigra release dopamine in the STRIATUM.
2. Axons from the cerebellum and basal ganglia project to the motor cortex via the THALAMUS.
3. The motor homunculus is the neurological  map of the primary motor cortex.
4. Four major pathways descend into the spinal cord from the PRIMARY motor cortex.
5. Much of the output of secondary motor cortex goes to primary motor cortex, which is located in the precentral  gyrus.
6. Descending motor pathways that control finger, hands, toes are called pyramidal tract. They terminate in the contralateral segment of the spine.
7. Mirror Neurons are Activated when one person performs an action or observes other person performing the same action.