T1 L2: Organisation of the central nervous system: Spinal cord to the diencephalon, 13/10/23, AD T1 L2: Organisation of the central nervous system: Spinal cord to the diencephalon

Which structure is formed by the failure of the posterior neural tube to close?

Which primary brain vesicle is also known as the forebrain?

Which secondary brain vesicle develops into the cerebral hemispheres?

The midbrain, or mesencephalon, forms as a bulge called the ?

Which part of the adult central nervous system is made up of mainly neuronal cell bodies?

Which part of the brain is formed by the rhombencephalon?

Which part of the brain is formed by the mesencephalon?

Which part of the brain is formed by the metencephalon?

Which part of the brain is formed by the myelencephalon?

Which part of the brain is formed by the diencephalon?

What is the term for the cells that receive inductive signals from the notochord during the formation of the central nervous system?

What is the term for the layer that lines the ventricles of the central nervous system?

Which cells migrate into the periphery and differentiate into various cell types in the central nervous system?

What is the term for the failure of the anterior neuropore to close during development, resulting in a fatal condition?

What is the approximate prevalence of neural tube defects in established pregnancies?

Which type of neural tube defect is characterized by a hidden vertebral arch defect only?

Which type of cells differentiate into autonomic and sensory neurons, glia, cells of the adrenal gland, melanocytes, and skeletal/connective tissue of the head?

What is the term for the layer that becomes the brain parenchyma during the development of the central nervous system?

What is the term for the cells that form the neural tube during the development of the central nervous system?

Which part of the central nervous system is primarily involved in motor control and coordination?

Which region of the spinal cord receives primary afferent fibers from somatic and visceral structures?

Which part of the brainstem contains the cerebral peduncles and the superior and inferior colliculi?

Which part of the central nervous system plays a central role in sensory relay, consciousness, and homeostasis?

Which part of the brain contains grey matter and white matter?

Which part of the central nervous system is protected within the vertebral column?

Which part of the central nervous system is continuous with the spinal cord and contains cranial nerve nuclei?

Which part of the brainstem is located posterior to the midbrain?

Which part of the central nervous system consists of the thalamus and hypothalamus?

Which part of the central nervous system sends motor axons to skeletal muscles?

Which region of the spinal cord contains the lumbar system and the horses tail?

How many pairs of spinal nerves exit between the cervical vertebrae?

Which part of the spinal cord contains the dorsal and ventral roots that form the spinal nerves?

What is the term for the injection of anesthetic into the epidural space surrounding the spinal cord?

What is the term for the cells that form the neural tube during the development of the central nervous system?

What is the term for the layer that lines the ventricles of the central nervous system?

What is the term for the layer that becomes the brain parenchyma during the development of the central nervous system?

What is the term for the cells that receive inductive signals from the notochord during the formation of the central nervous system?

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling motor activity and coordinating fine muscle activity?

Which region of the brain is known as the basal ganglia and controls motor activity?

Which nuclei in the midbrain are known as the red nuclei and serve as a relay center between the cortex, higher senses, and cerebellum?

What is the function of the superior colliculus in the midbrain?

Which layer of the embryo does the central nervous system develop from?

What is the term for the road-like structure running along the length of the maze?

Which part of the brainstem contains the cranial nerve nuclei?

Which part of the brainstem is responsible for controlling respiration and the cardiovascular system?

Which structures in the brainstem contain the axons of upper motor neurons that control skeletal muscles?

Which part of the brainstem relays information between the brainstem and the cerebellum?

What is the function of the spinal cord?

What is the difference between grey matter and white matter in the central nervous system?

Where does the spinal cord extend from and to?

Which part of the brain is formed by the metencephalon?

Which structure connects the two cerebellar hemispheres?

Which lobe of the cerebellum is predominantly involved with posture?

Which lobe of the cerebellum is involved with fine motor coordination?

What is the name of the lobe situated in the middle of the cerebellum?

What is the structure that connects the cerebellum to the brain stem?

Which is the largest cerebellar peduncle?

Neuroectoderm cells receive inductive signals from?

In the process of neurulation, neuroectoderm cells thicken to form?

Lateral neural plate margins fold inwards to form?

In the neural tube: mantle layer

In the neural tube, the ependymal layer:

In neural tube defects, meningocele = meninges projects out is termed

What are three main primary brain vesicles?

What is the term for the forebrain?

What is the term for the midbrain?

What are the secondary brain vesicles?

What part of the primary brain vesicles form the telencephalon (cerebral hemispheres) and optic (eyes) and Diencephalon (thalamus/hypothalamus)

Which secondary brain vesicle is continuous with the midbrain and comprises of the thalamus and hypothalamus?

What are the parts of the cerebellum?