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Which of the following structures is NOT part of the diencephalon?
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the diencephalon?
- Hypothalamus
- Cerebellum (correct)
- Thalamus
- Epithalamus
What is the primary function of the myelin sheath in an axon?
What is the primary function of the myelin sheath in an axon?
- To increase the speed of neural transmission (correct)
- To provide structural support
- To store neurotransmitters
- To protect against infections
Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for vision?
Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for vision?
- Trochlear Nerve (IV)
- Oculomotor Nerve (III)
- Optic Nerve (II) (correct)
- Abducens Nerve (VI)
What is the name of the protective barrier that selectively permits substances like alcohol and caffeine into the brain?
What is the name of the protective barrier that selectively permits substances like alcohol and caffeine into the brain?
Which layer is located directly between the brain and skull?
Which layer is located directly between the brain and skull?
What type of neuron transmits signals away from the central nervous system?
What type of neuron transmits signals away from the central nervous system?
Which glial cell type is primarily involved in the formation of myelin in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
Which glial cell type is primarily involved in the formation of myelin in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What is the scientific name of earwax?
What is the scientific name of earwax?
Flashcards
Brain Lobes
Brain Lobes
Regions of the cerebrum with specific functions (frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital).
Brain Stem Components
Brain Stem Components
Midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata; control vital functions.
Meninges
Meninges
Protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Action Potential Speed Factors
Action Potential Speed Factors
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Nervous System Divisions
Nervous System Divisions
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Sensory Neuron
Sensory Neuron
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Motor Neuron
Motor Neuron
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Glial Cells Function
Glial Cells Function
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CNS Myelin Cells
CNS Myelin Cells
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PNS Myelin Cells
PNS Myelin Cells
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Diencephalon Components
Diencephalon Components
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Blood Brain Barrier
Blood Brain Barrier
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Innate Reflexes
Innate Reflexes
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Nerve Anatomy
Nerve Anatomy
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Spinal Cord Anatomy
Spinal Cord Anatomy
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Nerve Plexus Location
Nerve Plexus Location
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Cranial Nerve Function
Cranial Nerve Function
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Otitis Media
Otitis Media
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Color Blindness Retina
Color Blindness Retina
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Extrinsic Eye Muscles
Extrinsic Eye Muscles
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Pinna Anatomy
Pinna Anatomy
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Inner Ear Structures
Inner Ear Structures
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Earwax Location
Earwax Location
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Shingles Transmission
Shingles Transmission
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Study Notes
Brain Anatomy and Nervous Tissue
- Identify the external brain's gross anatomy (lobes, sulci/gyri) from cadaver brains, models, and images.
- Detail the functions of these external brain structures.
- Identify the internal brain's gross anatomy (thalamus, hypothalamus, corpus callosum etc.) from cadaver brains, models, and images.
- Detail the functions of these internal brain structures.
- List the components of the brainstem.
- Name the three meningeal layers and their locations relative to the brain and skull.
- Identify the space between the dura mater and skull.
- Identify the space between the dura mater and subarachnoid space.
- Explain factors affecting axon action potential conduction speed.
- List the divisions of the nervous system and differentiate between sensory and motor neurons.
- List the functions of glial cells.
- Identify microanatomical structures of an axon (soma, dendrites, myelin, etc.)
- Name the myelin cells in the CNS and PNS.
- List the components of the diencephalon.
- Explain the protective barrier that selectively allows substances (alcohol, drugs, etc.) into the brain.
Spinal Cord and Reflexes
- Name reflexes present at birth.
- Identify the major anatomical structures of a nerve from images.
- Identify major anatomical structures of a spinal cord cross-section (gray matter, white matter, ventral horn, etc.).
- Identify the nerve plexus innervating each major body area (head, neck, shoulder, legs, arms, thorax).
Cranial Nerves and Special Senses
- For each cranial nerve, know its name, number, innervation area, and function.
- Diagnose inflammation of the middle ear.
- Explain color blindness in terms of retinal cell populations.
- Identify extrinsic eye muscles.
- Detail the pinna and inner ear structures.
- Specify the location of earwax production.
- Describe the initiation of a shingles virus in the body. Explain the symptoms associated with shingles.
- Describe the gross anatomy of the eye (external and internal), including the function of each part.
- Identify and describe the retinal cell types and their function.
- Diagnose the condition of elevated inner eye pressure.
- Describe the process of taste reception.
- Diagnose inflammation in the middle and external ear canal.
- Identify and explain the structure important for sound reception.
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Test your knowledge on the gross anatomy of the brain, including its external and internal structures, as well as the functions of these components. This quiz will challenge you on details such as the brainstem, meningeal layers, and characteristics of the nervous system. Dive into the intricacies of axon microanatomy and physiological functions of glial cells.
