A Nucleus of Cells with Connections to the Thalamus, Cerebellum

question 57

Multiple Choice

A nucleus of cells with connections to the thalamus, cerebellum, and spinal cord is the:

• A) complex of parallel fibers.
• B) Purkinje cell.
• C) inferior olive.
• D) granule cell.

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Definitions:

Voluntary Nervous System

Refers to the part of the nervous system that governs voluntary movements of the body, typically associated with the somatic nervous system.

Efferent Nerves

Nerves that carry neural impulses away from the central nervous system to effectors such as muscles or glands.

Afferent Nerves

Afferent nerves are sensory nerves that carry information from sensory organs and structures of the body to the brain and spinal cord.

Olfactory Nerves

Cranial nerves responsible for conveying sensory information regarding smells from the nose to the brain, playing a crucial role in the sense of smell.