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The medulla oblongata is located just below the spinal cord.
False
The peripheral nervous system includes cranial nerves and spinal nerves.
True
Cerebrospinal fluid is responsible for regulating blood pressure.
False
The autonomic nervous system controls voluntary muscular movements.
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The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system.
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Cranial nerves carry impulses only to the brain and not away from it.
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The brainstem includes the midbrain, pons, and medulla.
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The diencephalon is responsible for higher cognitive functions.
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Cranial nerve VIII is primarily responsible for sensory functions.
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The spinal cord consists of 33 pairs of spinal nerves.
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Most cranial nerves primarily innervate the body's limbs and trunk.
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The autonomic nervous system has three divisions: sympathetic, parasympathetic, and central.
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Cranial nerve II is involved with the sense of smell.
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All peripheral nerves contain both sensory and motor fibers.
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The autonomic nervous system operates without conscious control.
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Cranial nerve V is classified as a sensory nerve.
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The sympathetic nervous system is primarily responsible for stimulating the body's rest and digest responses.
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The autonomic nervous system is controlled by centers located in the spinal cord and brain stem.
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Cerebrospinal fluid acts as a protective barrier for the brain within the skull.
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The peripheral nervous system is responsible for sending stimuli exclusively to the central nervous system.
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During non-stressful conditions, the parasympathetic nervous system is the dominant controller for most visceral effectors.
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The major bones that make up the skull include the femur, humerus, and vertebrae.
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The fight-or-flight response regulated by the sympathetic nervous system increases heart rate and respiration.
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Afferent sensory pathways are responsible for sending information away from the central nervous system.
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Study Notes
Autonomic Nervous System
- Regulated by centers in the spinal cord, brain stem, and involved in involuntary bodily functions.
- Divided into two major components: sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, which typically have opposing functions.
Sympathetic Nervous System
- Located near the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord.
- Primarily responsible for the "fight-or-flight" response, enhancing heart rate, respiratory rate, and pupillary response.
- Prepares the body for stressful situations, responding to both physical and emotional stress.
Parasympathetic Nervous System
- Positioned between the spinal cord and medulla.
- Dominates during restful conditions, promoting “rest and digest” and “feed and breed” activities.
- Functions as the main controller for most visceral effectors during non-stressful states.
Protective Structures
- The skull provides rigid protection for the brain, composed of frontal, temporal, parietal, and occipital bones.
- The meninges and cerebrospinal fluid surround the brain, offering additional protection.
Functions of the Nervous System
- Receives stimuli from internal and external environments through afferent sensory pathways.
- The peripheral nervous system facilitates communication between the central nervous system and distant body parts.
- Computes and processes incoming information to determine appropriate responses.
- Utilizes efferent or motor pathways for transmitting information, resulting in body actions.
Cranial Nerves
- Comprises 12 pairs that emerge from the lower surface of the brain.
- Cranial nerve I (olfactory) and II (optic) are sensory; III (oculomotor), IV (trochlear), VI (abducens), and XI (spinal accessory) are motor.
- Cranial nerve V (trigeminal), VII (facial), IX (glossopharyngeal), and X (vagus) are mixed.
- Each cranial nerve is numbered based on its origin point, impacting primarily the head, neck, and special senses.
Spinal Nerves
- There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves, categorized as 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal.
- Nerves have anterior (ventral) roots for motor fibers and posterior (dorsal) roots for sensory fibers.
- Most peripheral nerves consist of both sensory (afferent) and motor (efferent) fibers.
Central Nervous System Anatomy
- Main components include the brain and spinal cord.
- Divided into regions: Diencephalon (regulates consciousness), Brainstem (links brain and spinal cord with vital centers), Cerebellum (coordinates movement), and Cerebrum (involved in higher cognitive functions).
Brain Stem Functions
- The medulla oblongata, located above the spinal cord, houses vital autonomic centers:
- Respiratory center for regulating breathing.
- Cardiac center for controlling heart rate and strength.
- Vasomotor center for managing vascular smooth muscle contraction, hence influencing blood pressure.
Neurological Assessment
- Assessment outlines the structures and functions of central and peripheral nervous systems, sympathetic/parasympathetic functionality, cerebral circulation, neurologic examination, and implications of aging on the nervous system.
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Test your knowledge on the autonomic nervous system, including its components and functions. Learn about the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems and their impact on bodily responses. Explore the protective structures surrounding the brain.
