Chapter 15 Cerebellum

Question 1

True of the flocculonodular lobe*
A. Oldest phylogenetically
B. Known as the paleocerebellum
C. Corresponds to the spinocerebellum
D. Plays a role in planning and initiation of movement

Answer 1

A. Oldest phylogenetically (p. 203)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT part of the cerebellar glomerulus?*
A. Climbing fibers
B. Mossy fibers
C. Granule cells
D. Golgi neurons

Answer 2

A. Climbing fibers (p. 205)

Question 3

Which of the following cells in the cerebellar cortex are excitatory?
A. Purkinje cells
B. Basket cells
C. Stellate cells
D. Granule cells
E. Golgi cells

Answer 3

D. Granule cells (p. 205 Table 15-2)