TB8 Lecture 4; Mirror Neuron System

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Are motor pathways hemispherically crossed?
Yes, left hemisphere controls right side of body
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How many muscles do neurons in M1 operate?
Single muscles
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How is M1 arranged?
Topographically
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Premotor cortex neurons...?
Provide input to M1 cortical neurons
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Where are mirror neurons (MNS) thought to be found?
F5
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Do MNS exhibit action specificity?
Yes
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Do MNS typically respond to miming?
No
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Do MNS respond to hidden actions?
Yes
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If humans had a MNS, where would they be theoretically found?
Premotor cortex
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What do MEPs provide?
A metric of motor cortex activity
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What does TMS to human M1 do?
Causes MEPs in muscles
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Do MEPS reflect action specificty in action oberservation?
Yes, watching hand action will increase MEPs in the hand
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Does listening to words that use the tongue increase tongue MEPs?
Yes
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In a single cell study in humans, where were neurons with MNS properties seen?
Supplementary motor areas and hippocampus
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What is the main premise of simulation theory?
To understand peoples actions we simulate them using motor systems
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What is the main premise of Theory Theory?
We acquire and deploy a commonsense theory of mind re; causal and explanatory laws
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What is a criticism of Simulation theory?
How do we inhibit the spontaneous movement?
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What blocks the mechanoreceptor input to tell you that you are not being touched?
A nerve block in brachial plexus
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In Iaconbi et al (2005), which condition was the greatest activation seen in in PMC?
Intention condition
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What is the motor theory of speech?
A link between the sender and receiver is a necessary prerequisite of communication
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Is Brocas area the human homologue of F5?
Yes
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According to Arbib & Rizzolatti, the development of the observers ability to conciously control their MNS results in?
Ability to emit a voluntary signal forming a primitive dialogue between parties
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What deficits are shown in ASD?
Reduced mu rhythm suppression, reduced corticospinal activation, local thinning in cerebral cortex
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