Anatomy of the Nervous System
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What is the primary role of the Enteric Nervous System?

  • To serve as a regulatory center for emotional behavior
  • To coordinate reflexes between limbs and the brain
  • To manage involuntary functions of the gastrointestinal tract (correct)
  • To process sensory information from the external environment

    • Which plane of orientation divides the brain into front and back regions?

  • Coronal plane (correct)
  • Midsagittal plane
  • Horizontal plane
  • Sagittal plane

    • What type of brain tissue is primarily responsible for transmitting signals?

  • Gray matter
  • Cerebrospinal fluid
  • White matter (correct)
  • Neural stem cells

    • How does the Enteric Nervous System interact with the Central Nervous System?

    <p>It communicates regularly but functions autonomously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'midsagittal' refer to in the context of brain orientation?

    <p>Division into right and left halves at the center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily controls the body's internal organs?

    <p>Autonomic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

    <p>Sympathetic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of nerves emerge directly from the spinal cord?

    <p>Spinal nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division of the peripheral nervous system connects sensory systems to major muscles?

    <p>Somatic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the enteric nervous system?

    <p>Govern gastrointestinal functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the autonomic nervous system is correct?

    <p>It has three major divisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic does the parasympathetic nervous system have?

    <p>Promotes rest and digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the central nervous system?

    <p>It encompasses the brain and spinal cord.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the prefrontal cortex?

    <p>Higher level cognition and problem solving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the meninges is described as the 'tough mother'?

    <p>Dura mater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What divides the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe?

    <p>Central sulcus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for speech production?

    <p>Broca’s area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of matter is primarily composed of axonal fiber tracts?

    <p>White matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the occipital lobe serve in the human brain?

    <p>Visual processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The corpus callosum serves what primary function?

    <p>Connects the two cerebral hemispheres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Wernicke’s area?

    <p>Language comprehension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the thalamus in the brain?

    <p>Sends sensory information to the cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is primarily involved in the processing of auditory information?

    <p>Inferior Colliculus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland is responsible for releasing melatonin?

    <p>Pineal Gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the cerebellum?

    <p>Regulation of movement and coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The amygdala is primarily involved in which of the following?

    <p>Regulating emotion, especially fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is crucial for the integration of spatial information with motor behavior?

    <p>Caudate Nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the mammillary bodies?

    <p>Aiding in long-term memory consolidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ventricles is responsible for producing and secreting cerebrospinal fluid?

    <p>Third Ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following brain viewing orientations with their descriptions:

    <p>Horizontal plane = Divides brain into upper (dorsal) and lower (ventral) parts Sagittal plane = Divides brain into right and left halves Coronal plane = Divides brain into front (anterior) and back (posterior) regions Midsagittal = Divides brain into equal right and left halves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of brain tissue with their characteristics:

    <p>White Matter = Consists mostly of axons with white myelin sheaths Gray Matter = Contains more cell bodies and dendrites Fiber/Tract = A bundle of axons Myelin = Insulating layer around axons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following views of the brain with their corresponding terms:

    <p>Anterior View = Front view of the brain Posterior View = Back view of the brain Dorsal View = Top view of the brain Ventral View = Bottom view of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the brain tissue types with their general functions:

    <p>White Matter = Transmits signals between different brain regions Gray Matter = Processes information and integrates functions Axons = Conduct electrical impulses away from neurons Dendrites = Receive signals from other neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following planes of orientation with their definitions:

    <p>Horizontal Plane = Divides the brain into upper and lower parts Sagittal Plane = Divides the brain into right and left hemispheres Coronal Plane = Divides the brain into anterior and posterior parts Midsagittal Plane = Divides the brain into equal left and right sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the parts of the nervous system with their descriptions:

    <p>Central Nervous System = Consists of the brain and spinal cord Peripheral Nervous System = All parts of the nervous system outside the skull and spinal column Somatic Nervous System = Connects the brain to major muscles and sensory systems Autonomic Nervous System = Controls the viscera and internal organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the autonomic nervous system divisions with their functions:

    <p>Sympathetic Nervous System = Prepares the body for action (fight or flight) Parasympathetic Nervous System = Promotes rest and digestion Enteric Nervous System = Manages gastrointestinal functions Cranial Nerves = Set of 12 paired nerves emerging from the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the division of the somatic nervous system with its characteristic:

    <p>Cranial Nerves = Emerge directly from the brain Spinal Nerves = 31 pairs that connect spinal cord to the body Somatic Nervous System = Controls voluntary movements Autonomic Nervous System = Regulates involuntary body functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following brain regions with their primary functions:

    <p>Frontal Lobe = Higher level cognition; motor control Temporal Lobe = Audition and aspects of learning Occipital Lobe = Visual processing Parietal Lobe = Processes spatial information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components of the Peripheral Nervous System with their roles:

    <p>Sensory Nerves = Carry information from sensory receptors to the brain Motor Nerves = Transmit signals from the brain to muscles Sympathetic Nervous System = Increases heart rate and blood pressure Parasympathetic Nervous System = Decreases heart rate and promotes digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the descriptions with the nervous system functions:

    <p>Peristalsis = Movement of food in the GI tract Secretion of Digestive Enzymes = Facilitates nutrient absorption Regulation of Blood Flow = Directs blood to digestive organs Enteric Nervous System = Local network governing gut function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Gyri = Smooth/flat surfaces of the cerebral cortex Sulci = Grooves/indentations of the cerebral cortex White Matter = Axonal fiber tracts that are white due to myelin Gray Matter = Neuronal cell bodies and dendrites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the effects of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems:

    <p>Sympathetic Activation = Dilates pupils and increases heart rate Parasympathetic Activation = Stimulates digestion and relaxes the body Fight or Flight Response = Triggered by sympathetic activation Rest and Digest Response = Primarily controlled by parasympathetic actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the parts of the meninges with their descriptions:

    <p>Dura mater = Tough outermost sheet Arachnoid = Spiderweb-like substance that cushions the brain Pia mater = Delicate innermost layer Meninges = Three protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the nervous system components with their roles:

    <p>Central Nervous System = Processes sensory information and coordinates responses Peripheral Nervous System = Connects CNS to the limbs and organs Somatic Nervous System = Delivers commands to skeletal muscles Autonomic Nervous System = Regulates involuntary physiological functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following gyrus terms to their roles:

    <p>Precentral Gyrus = Primary motor cortex; movement control Postcentral Gyrus = Primary somatosensory cortex; touch Cingulate Gyrus = Helps regulate emotion and pain Broca’s Area = Speech production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following fissures with their functions:

    <p>Central Sulcus = Divides the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe Longitudinal Fissure = Separates the left and right cerebral hemispheres Sylvian Fissure = Separates the temporal lobe from frontal and parietal lobes Transverse Fissure = Separates the cerebellum from the cerebrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of nerves with their specific functions:

    <p>Cranial Nerves = Associated with the head and neck Spinal Nerves = Innervate body below the head Afferent Nerves = Carry sensory signals to the CNS Efferent Nerves = Transmit motor signals from the CNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cortices with their primary functions:

    <p>Auditory Cortex = Processing of auditory stimuli Prefrontal Cortex = Cognitive control; regulates attention Orbitofrontal Cortex = Decision making; influences emotional responses Wernicke’s Area = Language comprehension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statements with the correct terms:

    <p>Corpus Callosum = Nerve fiber tracts connecting the two cerebral hemispheres Cerebral Cortex = Outermost layer of the brain; involved in higher-level processing White Matter = Composed of myelinated axons Gray Matter = Composed of neuronal cell bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to the brain's structure:

    <p>Gyri = Ridges on the surface of the brain Sulci = Folds that create grooves on the brain Pia Mater = Innermost protective layer of the meninges Arachnoid = Middle layer, cushions the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following brain structures with their primary functions:

    <p>Hippocampus = facilitates learning and memory Amygdala = regulates emotion (fear and aggressive behavior) Pons = breathing and heart rate; sleep and dreaming Cerebellum = regulation of movement, coordination, balance, and posture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following parts of the brain with their roles:

    <p>Thalamus = the sensory 'relay' station; sends sensory information to cortex Medulla = breathing, heart rate, blood pressure Basal Ganglia = includes structures important for motor control and movement Substantia Nigra = modulates movements, produces dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of the Ventricular System with their functions:

    <p>Cerebral Aqueduct = canal that connects third and fourth ventricle Lateral Ventricle = circulates nutrients to brain; removes waste Fourth Ventricle = main cushion and shock absorber for the brain Interventricular Foramen = contains choroid plexus that produces CSF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following structures to their specific characteristics:

    <p>Olfactory Bulbs = provides receptors for smell Optic Chiasm = point where two optic nerves meet; directs visual stimuli Hypothalamus = homeostasis, hunger/thirst, body temperature, controls pituitary Pineal Gland = secretory gland that releases melatonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms to their descriptions:

    <p>Superior Colliculus = paired gray matter structures that receive visual information Inferior Colliculus = paired gray matter structures that receive auditory information Fornix = aids in the recall of episodic memory Mammillary Bodies = aids in long-term memory consolidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following regions of the brain with their associated functions:

    <p>Midbrain = integrates sensory information; helps to respond to sound Septal Nuclei = plays a role in pleasure, reward, and reinforcement Putamen = involved in the general execution of all movements Globus Pallidus = controls conscious and proprioceptive awareness/movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to motor control with their functions:

    <p>Caudate Nucleus = motor planning, integrates spatial information with motor behavior Subthalamic Nucleus = involved in motor impulse control and stopping movements Basal Ganglia = includes structures important for motor control and movement Cerebellum = regulation of movement, coordination, balance, and posture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of the Limbic System with their roles:

    <p>Limbic System = includes structures important for emotion, memory, and cognition Hypothalamus = homeostasis and controls pituitary Amygdala = regulates emotion primarily fear Hippocampus = important for memory consolidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following brain orientations with their definitions:

    <p>Horizontal plane = Divides the brain into an upper (dorsal) and lower part (ventral) Sagittal plane = Divides the brain into right and left halves Coronal plane = Divides the brain into front (anterior) and back (posterior) regions Midsagittal plane = Divides the brain in the center/middle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of brain tissue with their characteristics:

    <p>White matter = Consists mostly of axons with white myelin sheaths Gray matter = Contains more cell bodies and dendrites Fiber/Tract = A bundle of axons Neuroglia = Supportive cells in the nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following views of the brain with their corresponding terms:

    <p>Anterior view = View from the front of the brain Posterior view = View from the back of the brain Dorsal view = View from the upper surface of the brain Ventral view = View from the lower surface of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following brain structures with their primary functions:

    <p>Thalamus = Relay sensory information to the cortex Amygdala = Involved in emotion regulation Cerebellum = Coordinates voluntary movements Hippocampus = Important for memory formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to the autonomic nervous system with their functions:

    <p>Sympathetic system = Prepares the body for 'fight or flight' response Parasympathetic system = Promotes 'rest and digest' activities Enteric system = Regulates functions of the gastrointestinal system CNS communication = Connects autonomic responses with central nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following structures with their primary functions:

    <p>Thalamus = Sensory 'relay' station Hippocampus = Facilitates learning and memory Amygdala = Regulates emotion Cerebellum = Regulation of movement and balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of the brain with their associated roles:

    <p>Medulla = Breathing and heart rate Pons = Sleep and dreaming Superior Colliculus = Receives visual information Inferior Colliculus = Receives auditory information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following structures with their functions related to body regulation:

    <p>Hypothalamus = Controls hunger and thirst Pineal Gland = Releases melatonin Basal Ganglia = Motor control and movement Substantia Nigra = Produces dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of brain ventricles with their specific functions:

    <p>Third Ventricle = Produces and secretes CSF Lateral Ventricle = Circulates nutrients to brain Fourth Ventricle = Main cushion for the brain Cerebral Aqueduct = Connects third and fourth ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following parts of the limbic system with their roles:

    <p>Mammillary Bodies = Aids in long-term memory Septal Nuclei = Pleasure and reward Stria Terminals = Controls autonomic responses Fornix = Aids in recall of episodic memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following structures with their processing functions:

    <p>Olfactory Bulbs = Receptors for smell Optic Chiasm = Directs visual stimuli Caudate Nucleus = Integrates spatial information Globus Pallidus = Controls proprioceptive awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the nervous system divisions with their primary functions:

    <p>CNS = Comprises the brain and spinal cord PNS = Connects CNS to the rest of the body Somatic nervous system = Controls voluntary muscle movements Autonomic nervous system = Regulates involuntary bodily functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following regions with their primary cognitive processes:

    <p>Midbrain = Integrates sensory information Limbic System = Emotion and memory Hypothalamus = Homeostasis functions Cerebellum = Coordination of posture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their associated effects:

    <p>Subthalamic Nucleus = Motor impulse control Putamen = Execution of movements Cerebral Ventricles = Shock absorption Inferior Colliculus = Auditory processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components of the autonomic nervous system with their roles:

    <p>Sympathetic nervous system = Prepares body for 'fight or flight' Parasympathetic nervous system = Promotes 'rest and digest' Enteric nervous system = Manages gastrointestinal functions Autonomic nervous system = Controls internal organ functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of cranial nerves with their descriptions:

    <p>Sensory nerves = Transmit sensory information to the brain Motor nerves = Control muscle actions Mixed nerves = Contain both sensory and motor fibers Cranial nerves = Emerge directly from the brain and brainstem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the aspects of the nervous system with their definitions:

    <p>Cranial nerves = 12 paired nerves from the brain Spinal nerves = 31 pairs connecting the spinal cord to the body Peripheral nervous system = Nerves outside the CNS Central nervous system = Brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms with their descriptions regarding voluntary and involuntary functions:

    <p>Somatic nervous system = Controls voluntary movements Autonomic nervous system = Regulates involuntary actions Parasympathetic system = Decreases heart rate during rest Sympathetic system = Increases alertness and energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the parts of the peripheral nervous system with their functions:

    <p>Somatic nervous system = Links sensory receptors to muscles Autonomic nervous system = Manages internal organ activities Enteric nervous system = Governs digestive processes Peripheral nervous system = Connects CNS with limbs and organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the nervous system's functional divisions with their characteristics:

    <p>CNS = Main control center for the body PNS = Facilitates communication between CNS and limbs Somatic nervous system = Relays sensory and motor information Autonomic nervous system = Operates automatically without conscious control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the functions of the autonomic nervous system with their related divisions:

    <p>Sympathetic division = Stimulates stress response Parasympathetic division = Facilitates relaxation and recovery Enteric division = Regulates gut movements and functions Autonomic system = Maintains homeostasis in organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of matter with their descriptions:

    <p>White Matter = Axonal fiber tracts; appear white due to myelin Gray Matter = Neuronal cell bodies and dendrites Cerebral Cortex = Outermost layer involved in higher-level processing Meninges = Three protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the lobes of the brain with their primary functions:

    <p>Frontal Lobe = Higher-level cognition and motor control Parietal Lobe = Processes spatial information Temporal Lobe = Auditory processing and aspects of learning Occipital Lobe = Visual processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the parts of the brain with their primary roles:

    <p>Broca's Area = Speech production Wernicke's Area = Language comprehension Prefrontal Cortex = Cognitive control and problem-solving Orbitofrontal Cortex = Decision making and emotional responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the protective membranes with their descriptions:

    <p>Dura Mater = Tough outermost layer Arachnoid = Spiderweb-like cushioning substance Pia Mater = Delicate innermost layer Meninges = Collectively surrounds the brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the gyrus terms with their functions:

    <p>Precentral Gyrus = Primary motor cortex; controls movement Postcentral Gyrus = Primary somatosensory cortex; processes touch Cingulate Gyrus = Regulates emotion and pain Gyri = Smooth/flat surfaces of the cerebral cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of cerebral fissures with their descriptions:

    <p>Central Sulcus = Divides the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe Longitudinal Fissure = Separates the left and right cerebral hemispheres Sylvian Fissure = Separates the temporal lobe from the frontal and parietal lobes Transverse Fissure = Separates the cerebral hemispheres from the cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the auditory structures with their functions:

    <p>Auditory Cortex = Processes auditory stimuli Broca's Area = Involved in speech production Wernicke's Area = Facilitates language comprehension Cingulate Gyrus = Regulates emotional responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the various parts of the brain with their structure-related functions:

    <p>Corpus Callosum = Connects the two cerebral hemispheres Gyri = Elevated ridges on the cerebral cortex Sulci = Grooves and indentations on the cerebral cortex Frontal Lobe = Involved in higher-level cognition and decision making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anatomical and Functional Organization of the Nervous System

    • The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), which encompasses all parts of the nervous system outside the skull and spinal column.
    • Nerves are collections of axons bundled together outside the central nervous system.

    The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

    • The PNS is further divided into the somatic nervous system, which connects the brain and major muscles and sensory systems; the autonomic nervous system, which primarily controls the viscera (internal organs); and the enteric nervous system, a local network of neurons governing gut function.

    The Somatic Nervous System

    • The somatic nervous system comprises the cranial nerves, a set of 12 paired nerves emanating directly from the brain (including the brainstem), and the spinal nerves, 31 pairs of nerves originating from the spinal cord that connect it to the body.

    The Autonomic Nervous System

    • The autonomic nervous system is composed of the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric nervous systems.
    • The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for action (fight or flight response), involving increased blood pressure, heart rate, and pupil dilation.
    • The parasympathetic nervous system often acts in opposition to the sympathetic system, promoting rest and digestion.
    • The enteric nervous system (ENS), sometimes referred to as the "second brain," is a complex and specialized subdivision of the autonomic nervous system primarily governing the function of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
    • The ENS manages digestion processes, including food movement through the digestive tract (peristalsis), secretion of digestive enzymes, nutrient absorption, and regulation of blood flow to the gut.

    Brain-Body Orientation

    • The brain can be viewed from six perspectives for anatomical orientation: anterior (front), posterior (back), dorsal (top), ventral (bottom), lateral (side), and midsagittal (midline).

    Three Customary Orientations for Viewing the Brain

    • Three orientations are commonly used to view the brain and body:
      • Horizontal plane: Divides the brain into a dorsal (upper) and ventral (lower) part.
      • Sagittal plane: Divides the brain into right and left halves; medial indicates towards the midline, and lateral signifies away from the midline. Midsagittal refers to the direct center/middle.
      • Coronal Plane: Divides the brain into anterior (front) and posterior (back) regions.

    Two Colors of Brain Tissue

    • The brain contains two primary colors of tissue:
      • White matter: Consists mainly of axons with white myelin sheaths. Bundles of axons are referred to as fibers or tracts.
      • Gray matter: Contains a higher concentration of cell bodies and dendrites, which lack myelin. Collections of neurons are termed nuclei.

    Gyri and Sulci

    • The cerebral cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, exhibits a convoluted surface with raised ridges known as gyri (gyrus singular) and grooves called sulci (sulcus singular).

    Specialized Support Systems Protect and Nourish the Brain

    • The brain and spinal cord are enclosed by three protective membranes, collectively known as the meninges:
      • Dura mater: The tough outermost layer (Latin for "tough mother").
      • Arachnoid: A spiderweb-like substance between the dura and pia mater, cushioning the brain.
      • Pia mater: The delicate innermost layer (Latin for "tender mother").

    Overview of the Brain

    • The brain can be viewed from lateral (side), midsagittal (midline), and ventral (bottom) perspectives.

    Major Brain Structures

    • Cerebral Cortex: The outermost layer of the brain, involved in higher-level processing.
    • Longitudinal Fissure: Separates the left and right cerebral hemispheres.
    • Frontal Lobe: Responsible for higher-level cognition and motor control.
    • Parietal Lobe: Processes spatial information.
    • Central Sulcus: A fissure dividing the frontal and parietal lobes.
    • Temporal Lobe: Involved in audition (hearing), olfaction (smell), and aspects of learning.
    • Sylvian (Lateral) Fissure: A deep fissure separating the temporal lobe from the frontal and parietal lobes.
    • Occipital Lobe: Processes visual information.
    • Precentral Gyrus: Primary motor cortex (movement control), located anterior to the central sulcus.
    • Postcentral Gyrus: Primary somatosensory cortex (touch), located posterior to the central sulcus.
    • Prefrontal Cortex: Involved in cognitive control, regulating attention and problem-solving.
    • Orbitofrontal Cortex: Facilitates decision-making and influences emotional responses.
    • Auditory Cortex: Processes auditory (sound) stimuli.
    • Broca’s Area: Concerned with speech production.
    • Wernicke’s Area: Involved in language comprehension.
    • Cingulate Gyrus: Helps regulate emotion and pain.
    • Corpus Callosum: Nerve fiber tracts connecting the two cerebral hemispheres.
    • Fornix: Aids in the recall of episodic memory.
    • Thalamus: The sensory "relay" station, transmitting sensory information to the cortex.
    • Hypothalamus: Regulates homeostasis, hunger/thirst, body temperature, and controls the pituitary gland.
    • Pineal Gland: A secretory gland that releases melatonin.
    • Superior Colliculus: Paired gray matter structures receiving visual information.
    • Inferior Colliculus: Paired gray matter structures receiving auditory information.
    • Midbrain: Integrates sensory information and helps respond to sound.
    • Pons: Involved in breathing, heart rate, sleep, and dreaming.
    • Medulla: Controls breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
    • Cerebellum: Regulates movement, coordination, balance, and posture.
    • Olfactory Bulbs: Provide receptors for smell.
    • Optic Chiasm: The point where two optic nerves meet, directing visual stimuli.
    • Mammillary Bodies: Aid in long-term memory consolidation.

    Basal Ganglia

    • Basal ganglia: A group of structures crucial for motor control and movement.
    • Caudate Nucleus: Involved in motor planning and integrating spatial information with motor behavior.
    • Putamen: Participates in the general execution of all movements.
    • Globus Pallidus: Controls conscious and proprioceptive awareness/movements.
    • Substantia Nigra: "Black substance," modulating movements and producing dopamine.
    • Subthalamic Nucleus: Plays a role in motor impulse control and stopping movements.

    Limbic System

    • Limbic System: Includes structures critical for emotion, memory, and cognition.
    • Amygdala: Regulates emotion, specifically fear and aggressive behavior.
    • Hippocampus: Facilitates learning and memory.
    • Stria Terminals: Controls autonomic, neuroendocrine, and behavioral responses.
    • Septal Nuclei: Plays a role in pleasure, reward, and reinforcement.

    The Ventricular System: The Cerebral Ventricles

    • The cerebral ventricular system comprises a network of cavities filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
    • The system includes the:
      • Lateral Ventricle: Circulates nutrients to the brain and removes waste.
      • Third Ventricle: Produces and secretes CSF.
      • Interventricular Foramen: Contains the choroid plexus (cells surrounding blood vessels that produce CSF).
      • Cerebral Aqueduct: A canal connecting the third and fourth ventricles.
      • Fourth Ventricle: Serves as the main cushion and shock absorber for the brain.

    The Nervous System

    • Consists of the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)
    • CNS: brain and spinal cord
    • PNS: all parts of the nervous system outside of the skull and spinal column

    Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

    • Somatic nervous system: connects brain and major muscles and sensory systems
    • Autonomic nervous system: nerves that primarily control the viscera (internal organs)
    • Enteric nervous system: local network of neurons that governs function of the gut

    Somatic Nervous System

    • Cranial nerves: 12 pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain (including the brainstem) rather than the spinal cord
    • Spinal nerves: 31 pairs of nerves that emerge from the spinal cord and connect the spinal cord to the body

    Autonomic Nervous System

    • Sympathetic nervous system: activation prepares the body for action (fight or flight response)
    • Parasympathetic nervous system: activation often acts in opposition to sympathetic activity (rest and digest)
    • Enteric nervous system: governs function of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and is sometimes referred to as the "second brain"

    Brain-Body Orientation

    • Horizontal plane: divides brain into an upper (dorsal) and lower part (ventral)
    • Sagittal plane: divides brain into right and left halves (medial towards midline, lateral away from the midline)
    • Coronal plane: divides brain into front (anterior) and back (posterior) regions

    Brain Tissue

    • White matter: consists mostly of axons with white myelin sheaths
    • Gray matter: contains more cell bodies and dendrites, which lack myelin

    Cerebral Cortex

    • Outermost layer of the brain involved in higher level processing
    • Longitudinal fissure: separates the left and right cerebral hemispheres
    • Frontal lobe: higher level cognition; motor control
    • Parietal lobe: processes spatial information
    • Central sulcus: fissure that divides the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe
    • Temporal lobe: audition (hearing); olfaction (smell), aspects of learning
    • Sylvian (Lateral) Fissure: deep fissure that separates temporal lobe from frontal and parietal lobes
    • Occipital lobe: visual processing
    • Precentral gyrus: primary motor cortex (movement control); anterior to central sulcus
    • Postcentral gyrus: primary somatosensory cortex (touch), posterior to central sulcus
    • Prefrontal cortex: cognitive control; regulates attention; problem solving
    • Orbitofrontal cortex: decision making; influences emotional responses
    • Auditory cortex: processes of auditory (sound) stimuli
    • Broca's area: speech production
    • Wernicke's area: language comprehension
    • Cingulate gyrus: helps regulate emotion and pain
    • Corpus callosum: nerve fiber tracts that connects the two cerebral hemispheres
    • Fornix: aids in the recall of episodic memory

    Subcortical Structures

    • Thalamus: sensory “relay” station; sends sensory information to cortex
    • Hypothalamus: homeostasis, hunger/thirst, body temperature, controls pituitary
    • Pineal gland: secretory gland that releases melatonin
    • Superior colliculus: paired gray matter structures that receive visual information
    • Inferior colliculus: paired gray matter structures that receive auditory information
    • Midbrain: integrates sensory information; helps to respond to sound
    • Pons: breathing and heart rate; sleep and dreaming
    • Medulla: breathing, heart rate, blood pressure
    • Cerebellum: regulation of movement, coordination, balance, and posture
    • Olfactory Bulbs: provides receptors for smell
    • Optic chiasm: point where two optic nerves meet; directs visual stimuli
    • Mammillary bodies: aids in long-term memory consolidation

    Basal Ganglia

    • Structures important for motor control and movement
    • Caudate nucleus: motor planning, integrates spatial information with motor behavior
    • Putamen: involved in the general execution of all movements
    • Globus pallidus: controls conscious and proprioceptive awareness/movements
    • Substantia nigra: “black substance” modulates movements, produces dopamine
    • Subthalamic nucleus: involved in motor impulse control and stopping movements

    Limbic System

    • Structures important for emotion, memory, and cognition
    • Amygdala: regulates emotion (fear and aggressive behavior)
    • Hippocampus: facilitates learning and memory
    • Stria terminals: controls autonomic, neuroendocrine, and behavioral responses
    • Septal nuclei: plays a role in pleasure, reward, and reinforcement

    The Ventricular System

    • Lateral ventricle: circulates nutrients to brain and removes waste
    • Third ventricle: produces and secretes cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
    • Cerebral aqueduct: canal that connects third and fourth ventricle
    • Fourth ventricle: main cushion and shock absorber for the brain

    Meninges

    • Dura mater: tough outermost sheet
    • Arachnoid: substance between the dura mater and pia mater that cushions the brain
    • Pia mater: delicate innermost layer

    Anatomical and Functional Organization of the Nervous System

    • The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
    • The CNS encompasses the brain and spinal cord.
    • The PNS includes all parts of the nervous system outside the skull and spinal column.
    • Nerves are bundles of axons located outside the CNS.

    The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

    • The PNS can be further divided into the somatic nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, and the enteric nervous system.
    • The somatic nervous system connects the brain to muscles and sensory systems.
    • The autonomic nervous system regulates internal organs.
    • The enteric nervous system manages gastrointestinal functions.

    The Somatic Nervous System

    • The somatic nervous system consists of the cranial nerves and the spinal nerves.
    • The cranial nerves (12 pairs) originate directly from the brain.
    • The spinal nerves (31 pairs) emerge from the spinal cord.

    The Autonomic Nervous System

    • The autonomic nervous system has three major divisions: the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric nervous systems.
    • The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for action (fight or flight), increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and pupil dilation.
    • The parasympathetic nervous system promotes rest and digestion, often counteracting sympathetic activity.

    The Autonomic Nervous System: The Enteric Nervous System

    • The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a specialized part of the autonomic nervous system that primarily controls the gastrointestinal tract.
    • It manages digestion, including food movement (peristalsis), enzyme secretion, nutrient absorption, and blood flow regulation.
    • Often called the "second brain," the ENS operates largely independently from the CNS but communicates with it.

    Brain-Body Orientation

    • Six common views for observing the brain: anterior, posterior, dorsal, ventral, lateral, and midsagittal.

    Three Customary Orientations for Viewing the Brain

    • The brain can be viewed in three planes:
      • Horizontal plane: divides the brain into upper (dorsal) and lower (ventral) parts.
      • Sagittal plane: divides the brain into right and left halves (medial towards midline, lateral away from midline). Midsagittal refers to the center.
      • Coronal plane: divides the brain into front (anterior) and back (posterior) regions.

    Two Colors of Brain Tissue

    • The brain consists of two main colors: white matter and gray matter.
    • White matter contains mainly myelinated axons.
    • Gray matter contains more cell bodies and dendrites, lacking myelin.

    The Meninges

    • The brain and spinal cord are protected by three layers of membranes called meninges:
      • Dura mater: tough outermost layer.
      • Arachnoid: middle layer, cushioning the brain.
      • Pia mater: delicate innermost layer.

    Cerebral Cortex

    • The outermost layer of the brain involved in higher-level processing.

    Longitudinal Fissure

    • Separates the left and right cerebral hemispheres.

    Frontal Lobe

    • Controls higher-level cognition and motor control.

    Parietal Lobe

    • Processes spatial information.

    Central Sulcus

    • A fissure that divides the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.

    Temporal Lobe

    • Responsible for audition, olfaction, and aspects of learning.

    Sylvian (Lateral) Fissure

    • A deep fissure separating the temporal lobe from the frontal and parietal lobes.

    Occipital Lobe

    • Processes visual information.

    Precentral Gyrus

    • Primary motor cortex (movement control) located anterior to the central sulcus.

    Postcentral Gyrus

    • Primary somatosensory cortex (touch) located posterior to the central sulcus.

    Prefrontal Cortex

    • Regulates cognitive control, attention, and problem solving.

    Orbitofrontal Cortex

    • Plays a role in decision making and influences emotional responses.

    Auditory Cortex

    • Processing of auditory (sound) stimuli.

    Broca's Area

    • Involved in speech production.

    Wernicke's Area

    • Responsible for language comprehension.

    Cingulate Gyrus

    • Helps regulate emotion and pain.

    Corpus Callosum

    • Nerve fiber tracts connecting the two cerebral hemispheres.

    Fornix

    • Involved in recalling episodic memory.

    Thalamus

    • The sensory "relay station" that sends sensory information to the cortex.

    Hypothalamus

    • Regulates homeostasis, hunger/thirst, body temperature, and controls the pituitary gland.

    Pineal Gland

    • Secretory gland that releases melatonin.

    Superior Colliculus

    • Paired gray matter structures that receive visual information.

    Inferior Colliculus

    • Paired gray matter structures that receive auditory information.

    Midbrain

    • Integrates sensory information and helps respond to sound.

    Pons

    • Involved in breathing, heart rate, sleep, and dreaming.

    Medulla

    • Controls breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

    Cerebellum

    • Regulates movement, coordination, balance, and posture.

    Olfactory Bulbs

    • Contain receptors for smell.

    Optic Chiasm

    • Where the two optic nerves meet, redirecting visual stimuli.

    Mammillary Bodies

    • Aid in long-term memory consolidation.

    Basal Ganglia

    • Structures important for motor control and movement, including:
      • Caudate nucleus: motor planning and spatial integration.
      • Putamen: general execution of movements.
      • Globus pallidus: control of conscious and proprioceptive awareness/movements.
      • Substantia nigra: "black substance" modulating movements and producing dopamine.
      • Subthalamic nucleus: motor impulse control and stopping movements.

    Limbic System

    • Includes structures involved in emotion, memory, and cognition:
      • Amygdala: regulates emotion, especially fear and aggression.
      • Hippocampus: facilitates learning and memory.
      • Stria Terminals: controls autonomic, neuroendocrine, and behavioral responses.
      • Septal Nuclei: plays a role in pleasure, reward, and reinforcement.

    The Ventricular System

    • The cerebral ventricles are interconnected cavities filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
      • Lateral ventricles: circulate nutrients and remove waste.
      • Third ventricle: produces and secretes CSF.
      • Cerebral aqueduct: connects the third and fourth ventricles.
      • Fourth ventricle: acts as a cushion and shock absorber for the brain.

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