Basal Ganglia Circuits and Pathways: Functional Implications
About the Lecture
The lecture Basal Ganglia Circuits and Pathways: Functional Implications by Melissa Kalensky, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CNE is from the course Psychopharmacology: Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology.
Included Quiz Questions
Which structure acts as a relay station for information related to movement?
- Thalamus
- Cerebellum
- Basal ganglia
- Cerebral cortex
- Midbrain
The baseline function of the basal ganglia circuit can be compared to...?
- ...releasing the gas pedal while driving
- ...keeping your foot on the brake pedal
- ...alternating between gas and brake
- ...steering the vehicle
- ...shifting gears while driving
What occurs when antipsychotics like Latuda decrease dopamine levels in the basal ganglia?
- Reduced movement and rigidity
- Improved motor coordination
- Unintentional side effects like tardive dyskinesia
- Enhanced dopamine transmission
- Decreased hallucinations only
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Author of lecture Basal Ganglia Circuits and Pathways: Functional Implications
Melissa Kalensky, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CNE
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