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• Spinal ganglia
  == Spinal Ganglia == ...the [[peripheral nervous system]] and play a crucial role in transmitting sensory information from the periphery to the [[central nervous system]].
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• Dorsal root ganglia
  "== Dorsal Root Ganglia == ...n either side of the [[spinal cord]], and are responsible for transmitting sensory information from the peripheral nervous system to the spinal cord.
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• Neural crest
  ...ng the [[sensory ganglia]], [[sympathetic ganglia]], and [[parasympathetic ganglia]]. They also contribute to the formation of the [[adrenal medulla]], [[cran * [[Sensory Ganglia]]
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• Claustrum
  ...center of the brain. It is suspected to play a role in the integration of sensory and motor information. ...rain, including the [[cerebral cortex]], the [[thalamus]], and the [[basal ganglia]]. These connections suggest that the claustrum may help coordinate the act
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• Sensorimotor
  ...' (pronunciation: sen-so-ri-mo-tor) is a term that relates to the combined sensory and motor functions of the nervous system. ...tor" is derived from the combination of two words: "sensory" and "motor". "Sensory" comes from the Latin word "sensus", meaning "feeling", and "motor" comes f
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• Preganglionic
  ...ese neurons are responsible for transmitting signals from the brain to the ganglia. ...Postganglionic]]: Refers to neurons that have cell bodies in the autonomic ganglia and send their axons to a target organ.
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• Direct pathway
  ...to describe a specific sequence of [[neuron]]al connections in the [[basal ganglia]] that facilitate voluntary movement. ...gra pars reticulata]] (SNr), which are the main output nuclei of the basal ganglia. This inhibition allows the [[thalamus]] to send excitatory signals to the
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• Afferent nerve
  ...atin ''afferens'', meaning "bringing in"), is a type of nerve that carries sensory information from the body's periphery towards the [[Central Nervous System] Afferent nerves are responsible for transmitting signals from sensory receptors towards the CNS. These signals can be related to touch, temperatu
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• Pseudounipolar neuron
  ...ntral nervous system]] (CNS). This structure allows the neuron to transmit sensory information from the PNS to the CNS. ...imarily function as sensory neurons. They are responsible for transmitting sensory information from the body to the CNS. This information can include touch, t
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• Nerve root
  ...a nerve leaving the central nervous system. Types of nerve roots include [[sensory nerve roots]] (also known as dorsal nerve roots) and [[motor nerve roots]] ...ntral nervous system]] and the rest of the body. Sensory nerve roots carry sensory information from the body to the spinal cord, while motor nerve roots trans
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• Internal capsule
  ...ch cerebral hemisphere of the brain. It carries information past the basal ganglia, linking the thalamus with the cerebral cortex. ...l cord, brain stem, and other parts of the brain. It is crucial for motor, sensory, and cognitive functions.
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• Subthalamic nucleus
  ...ha-lam-ic nu-cle-us) is a small lens-shaped structure, part of the [[basal ganglia]] system. It is located in the [[diencephalon]] region of the brain, and pl ...s]], and [[globus pallidus]], and sends output to other parts of the basal ganglia system.
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• Gray commissure
  ...sensations from one side of the body to the other. It contains crossing [[sensory fibers]] that carry these sensations from the [[peripheral nervous system]] * [[Sensory fibers]]: Nerve fibers that transmit sensory information from the body to the brain.
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• Subthalamus
  ...cleus''' (pronunciation: /sʌbˈθæləməs/) is an integral part of the [[basal ganglia]] system. It is a small lens-shaped nucleus in the brain where it is, in te ...of movements. The Subthalamus, along with other structures in the [[basal ganglia]], is responsible for the control of voluntary motor movements, procedural
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• Fields of Forel
  ...t types of neurons and are involved in the regulation of various motor and sensory functions. The Fields of Forel play a crucial role in the [[basal ganglia]] circuitry, a group of nuclei in the brain associated with a variety of fu
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• Pterygopalatine ganglion
  ...terygopalatine fossa, close to the [[Sphenopalatine Foramen]]. It receives sensory, sympathetic, and parasympathetic fibers. ...nd mucous glands of the nasal cavity, palate, and pharynx. It also carries sensory information from the nasal cavity, palate, and pharynx back to the brain.
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• Medium spiny neuron
  Medium Spiny Neurons are primarily involved in the function of the [[Basal Ganglia]], a group of nuclei in the brain associated with control of voluntary moto * [[Basal Ganglia]]: A group of nuclei in the brain associated with control of voluntary moto
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• Temporal lobe
  ..."of time", as this area of the brain perceives and processes memories and sensory input. The Temporal Lobe is involved in processing sensory input into derived meanings for the appropriate retention of visual memory,
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• Cranial nerve
  ...They are part of the peripheral nervous system, and they provide motor and sensory functions to structures within the head and neck. ...s system]]: The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.
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• Caudate nucleus
  ...d: kaw-dayt noo-klee-uhs) is a significant part of the [[brain]]'s [[basal ganglia]] system. * [[Basal Ganglia]]: A group of structures in the brain that are involved in various function
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