ANAT3411 Neuroanatomy 2024: Exploring the Brain's Secrets

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What is the main aim of the ANAT3411 Neuroanatomy course?

To equip students with the skills to perform neurosurgery

To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the human nervous system

To introduce students to the latest advancements in neuroscience research

To provide students with a basic understanding of the structural organisation of the human central nervous system (correct)

Who is the Course Convenor of ANAT3411 Neuroanatomy?

Dr Tom Duncan

Dr Teri Furlong

Dr Reza Shirazi

A/Prof Pascal Carrive (correct)

How many lectures are there in the ANAT3411 Neuroanatomy course?

3 (correct)

4

5

2

What is the timing of the practical session for cohort 1?

1-3 pm Signup and view all the answers

Who is one of the tutors in the ANAT3411 Neuroanatomy course?

Dr Kosta Kotsidis Signup and view all the answers

How many students are enrolled in the ANAT3411 Neuroanatomy course?

92 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum in neurons?

Protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the myelin sheath in terms of conduction velocity?

To force current to jump from nodes to nodes, increasing conduction velocity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stain is specific to nucleic acids?

Nissl stain Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the membrane-bound structures that contain neurotransmitter receptors?

Neuron membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Schwann cells in the PNS?

They wrap around one axon only Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the nodes of Ranvier?

To contain a high concentration of voltage-gated ion channels Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Immunohistochemical staining in neuroscience?

To detect specific proteins or enzymes Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which an action potential is generated and propagated along the axon?

Action potential propagation Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of oligodendrocytes in the CNS?

They wrap around multiple axons Signup and view all the answers

What is the average number of synapses per neuron?

10,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Golgi staining in neural tissues?

Randomly stains ~1% of neurons and glia Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of electrical synapses?

They are rare in mammals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of microglia in the nervous system?

To remove invading organisms or dead/damaged tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of dendritic spines?

They are dynamic and thought to underlie mechanisms of learning and memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of astrocytes in the nervous system?

To nourish, repair, maintain electrolyte balance, and contribute to the blood-brain barrier Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of synapse where the axon terminal of one neuron forms a synapse with the dendrite of another neuron?

Axodendritic synapse Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of oligodendrocytes in the nervous system?

To form the myelin sheath in the CNS Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the cells that are as numerous as neurons and provide support to the nervous system?

Glial cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the primary motor cortex (M1)?

Voluntary muscle control Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is divided into two sides, known as the left and right hemispheres?

Cerebrum Signup and view all the answers

What is the functional area of the primary visual cortex (V1)?

Vision (sight) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the fissure that separates the left and right cerebral hemispheres?

Longitudinal fissure Signup and view all the answers

Which gyrus is involved in the facilitation of control of muscles associated with speech?

Opercular and triangular parts of inferior frontal gyrus Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the limbic lobe?

Emotion and behavior, memory, and olfaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the sulcus that separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe?

Central sulcus Signup and view all the answers

What is the functional area of the primary somatosensory cortex (S1)?

Sensation from head and body Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is responsible for internal organization and is divided into grey and white matter?