Thalamus, Spinal Tracts, Parkinson’s Disease And Neuroglia

Thalamus, Spinal Tracts, Parkinson’s Disease And Neuroglia

Question 1. Give the function of thalamus.
Answer:

Functions of thalamus:

• Relay center for sensations
• Center for
  1. Processing sensations
  2. Determining nature of sensations
  3. Sexual sensation
  4. Reflex activity
  5. Alertness
  6. Integration of motor activity

Question 2. Name one descending tract in the spinal cord and give its function.
Answer:

Question 3. List four signs of Parkinson’s disease.
Answer:

Signs of Parkinson’s disease:

• Static or resting tremor occurs
• Slowing down of movement
• Loss of automatic associate movement
• Stiffness of muscle
• Festinant gait
• Emotionally upset
• Dementia

Question 4. Name types of neuroglia. What are their functions?
Answer:

Neuroglia: