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Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebrum?

  • Enables speech, judgment, and problem-solving
  • Initiates and coordinates movement
  • Controls heart rate and breathing (correct)
  • Regulates body temperature

    • The right hemisphere of the cerebrum controls the right side of the body.

    False (B)

    What is the function of the corpus callosum?

    The corpus callosum connects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum, allowing them to communicate and share information.

    The ______ is responsible for regulating homeostasis, including temperature, hunger, and sleep.

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    Match the following brain structures with their descriptions:

    <p>Cerebellum = Coordinates voluntary muscle movement, balance, and posture Amygdala = Involved in emotion regulation, memory, and the &quot;fight or flight&quot; response Hippocampus = Key to memory, learning, navigation, and spatial awareness Pituitary Gland = Master gland that regulates other glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of glial cell?

    <p>Neuron (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The myelin sheath speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of neurotransmitters in neural communication?

    <p>Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons across synapses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these neurotransmitters is primarily associated with the "fight-or-flight" response?

    <p>Norepinephrine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acetylcholine (ACh) is only involved in muscle movement, not in cognitive processes like learning and memory.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the frontal lobe of the brain?

    <p>The frontal lobe is responsible for higher-level cognitive functions including personality, decision-making, movement, and speech. It also plays a role in planning, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The three layers of protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord are called the ______.

    <p>meninges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following neurotransmitters with their associated disorders:

    <p>Dopamine = Parkinson's disease Serotonin = Depression and anxiety GABA = Anxiety and seizures Acetylcholine = Alzheimer's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "rest and digest" response.

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    What two neurotransmitters are primarily involved in regulating the body's stress response?

    <p>Norepinephrine (noradrenaline) and Epinephrine (adrenaline)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

    <p>Regulating blood pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The raised portions of the cerebral cortex are called ______, while the indentations are called ______.

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    Which neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for regulating mood, appetite, sleep, and emotional stability?

    <p>Serotonin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the neurotransmitter glutamate?

    <p>Glutamate is the brain's main excitatory neurotransmitter, essential for learning, memory, and brain plasticity. It strengthens synaptic connections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The three protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord are collectively called the ______.

    <p>meninges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following neurotransmitters with their primary function:

    <p>Acetylcholine = Muscle movement, learning, memory, and attention Dopamine = Reward and motivation, movement, emotional responses Serotonin = Mood, appetite, sleep, and emotional stability Norepinephrine = Alertness, attention, arousal, and 'fight-or-flight' response Epinephrine = Stress response, increased heart rate, and alertness GABA = Inhibition of neural activity, relaxation, and calmness Glutamate = Excitatory neurotransmitter, learning, memory, and brain plasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Cerebrum

    The largest part of the brain responsible for movement, speech, judgment, and cognitive functions.

    Cerebral Cortex

    Outer layer of the cerebrum responsible for higher cognitive functions like reasoning and learning.

    Corpus Callosum

    Bundle of nerve fibers connecting the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

    Brainstem

    Controls vital functions like heart rate, breathing, and reflex actions.

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    Cerebellum

    Coordinates voluntary muscle movements and maintains balance and posture.

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    Pituitary Gland

    The master gland that regulates other endocrine glands, like thyroid and adrenal glands.

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    Neuron

    Basic unit of the nervous system that transmits signals throughout the body.

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    Neurotransmitters

    Chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons across synapses.

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    Acetylcholine (ACh)

    A neurotransmitter involved in muscle movement, learning, and memory.

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    Dopamine (DA)

    A neurotransmitter that regulates motivation, pleasure, and movement.

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    Serotonin (5-HT)

    A neurotransmitter that regulates mood, appetite, and sleep.

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    Norepinephrine (NE)

    A neurotransmitter that controls alertness and the fight-or-flight response.

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    Epinephrine (Adrenaline)

    A neurotransmitter that regulates the body's stress response and energy boost.

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    GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)

    The main inhibitory neurotransmitter that promotes relaxation and calmness.

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    Glutamate

    The brain's main excitatory neurotransmitter crucial for learning and memory.

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    Fight or Flight

    A physical response triggered by stress, involving adrenaline to prepare for action.

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    Frontal Lobe

    Brain region responsible for personality, decision-making, and movement.

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    Parietal Lobe

    Processes sensory information related to touch and spatial awareness.

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    Occipital Lobe

    Brain region primarily responsible for vision.

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    Temporal Lobe

    Responsible for short-term memory, smell recognition, and musical rhythm.

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    Cranial Nerves

    Twelve pairs of nerves that control various sensory and motor functions.

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    Action Potential

    A rapid change in a neuron’s membrane potential, crucial for signaling.

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    Meningitis

    Inflammation of the meninges, usually caused by infection.

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    Study Notes

    Brain Anatomy and Functions

    • Cerebrum: Initiates and coordinates movement; regulates temperature; enables complex functions like speech, judgment, problem-solving, learning, vision, hearing, and touch. Its outer layer, the cerebral cortex, handles higher cognitive functions. The cerebrum has two hemispheres connected by the corpus callosum, each controlling the opposite side of the body.

    Brainstem

    • Midbrain: Involved in movement, hearing, and response calculation.
    • Pons: Links midbrain and medulla; controls facial expressions, tear production, chewing, hearing, and balance.
    • Medulla: Controls vital functions (heart rate, breathing, blood pressure) and reflexes (sneezing, vomiting).

    Cerebellum

    • Function: Coordinates voluntary muscle movements, balance, posture, and equilibrium; also linked to cognitive and emotional functions.

    Subcortical Structures

    • Pituitary Gland: Master gland regulating other glands (thyroid, adrenals, reproductive).
    • Hypothalamus: Regulates homeostasis (temperature, hunger, sleep) and sends signals to the pituitary.
    • Amygdala: Involved in emotion regulation, memory, and the "fight-or-flight" response.
    • Hippocampus: Key to memory, learning, navigation, and spatial awareness.
    • Pineal Gland: Regulates circadian rhythms through melatonin secretion.
    • Thalamus: Acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals; involved in consciousness and sleep.

    Blood Brain Barrier (BBB)

    • Protects the brain from harmful substances.
    • Astrocytes contribute to its formation.
    • Located in the pia and arachnoid mater.

    Cell Types and Neural Function

    Neurons

    • Parts: Soma (cell body), dendrites (receive signals), axon (sends signals), myelin sheath (insulates axon).
    • Action Potential: Electrical signal transmitted along neurons; begins when membrane voltage reaches threshold (-55mV).

    Neurotransmitters

    • Neurotransmitters: Chemical messengers transmitting signals between neurons. (e.g., dopamine, GABA, serotonin)

    Glial Cells

    • Astrocytes: Support neurons and maintain the blood-brain barrier.
    • Oligodendrocytes: Myelinate axons in the central nervous system (CNS).
    • Schwann Cells: Myelinate axons in the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

    Spinal Cord and Meninges

    • Gray Matter: Contains unmyelinated neuron cell bodies; butterfly-shaped in spinal cord.
    • White Matter: Contains myelinated axons transmitting signals.
    • Meninges: Protective layers surrounding brain and spinal cord.
      • Dura Mater: Tough outer layer
      • Arachnoid Mater: Web-like, contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
      • Pia Mater: Adheres to brain and spinal cord.
    • Meningitis: Inflammation of the meninges, typically infectious.

    Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and Ventricles

    • Ventricles: Four cavities in the brain producing and containing CSF.
    • CSF cushions, removes waste, and delivers nutrients to the brain and spinal cord.

    Brain Lobes and Their Functions

    • Frontal Lobe: Personality, decision-making, movement, speech (Broca's area).
    • Parietal Lobe: Sensory processing (touch, spatial awareness), pain interpretation, speech comprehension (Wernicke's area).
    • Occipital Lobe: Vision.
    • Temporal Lobe: Short-term memory, speech, musical rhythm, smell recognition.

    Cranial Nerves (12 pairs)

    • Listed by name and function.

    Other Concepts

    • Fight or Flight: Controlled by the sympathetic nervous system.
    • Cerebral Cortex Folds (Gyri and Sulci): Increase surface area.
    • Broca's Area: Critical for speech production.
    • GABA: Inhibits neural activity, reducing anxiety.

    Action Potential Process

    • Resting Potential: Neuron at rest (-70mV).
    • Threshold: Membrane potential reaches -55mV (depolarization).
    • Action Potential: Rapid depolarization and repolarization of the neuron.
    • Repolarization: Returns neuron to resting potential.

    Neurotransmitter Functions and Associated disorders

    • Acetylcholine (ACh): Muscle movement, learning, memory, attention; Alzheimer's disease associated with low levels.
    • Dopamine (DA): Pleasure, reward, motivation, movement; Schizophrenia, addiction associated with high levels; Parkinson's disease associated with low levels.
    • Serotonin (5-HT): Mood, appetite, sleep, emotional stability; Depression, anxiety, insomnia associated with low levels; serotonin syndrome associated with high levels.
    • Norepinephrine (NE): Alertness, attention, arousal, "fight or flight"; Depression, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) associated with low levels; Anxiety, high blood pressure associated with high levels.
    • Epinephrine (Adrenaline): Stress response, increasing heart rate, energy, alertness; Chronic stress, high blood pressure, heart problems associated with overproduction.
    • GABA: Main inhibitory neurotransmitter, promoting relaxation, calmness; Anxiety, seizures, insomnia associated with low levels; Excessive sedation, lack of coordination associated with high levels.
    • Glutamate: Main excitatory neurotransmitter, essential for learning, memory, brain plasticity; Stroke, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease associated with excess glutamate.

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