Brain Anatomy Quiz: Tectum vs Tegmentum

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What is the outermost meninx called?

Dura mater

What is the space beneath the arachnoid membrane called?

Subarachnoid space

What are the four large internal chambers of the brain called?

Cerebral ventricles

What is the innermost meninx adhering to the surface of the CNS?

Pia mater Signup and view all the answers

What is the colorless liquid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord?

Cerebrospinal fluid Signup and view all the answers

Which network of capillaries produces cerebrospinal fluid?

Choroid plexuses Signup and view all the answers

What is myelin?

Myelin is a white, fatty substance that surrounds some of the axons of the nervous system. Signup and view all the answers

What are Nodes of Ranvier?

Nodes of Ranvier are small gaps in the myelin coating along the axon. Signup and view all the answers

What are Terminal buttons?

Terminal buttons are small knobs found at the ends of the branches of an axon. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Oligodendrocytes?

Oligodendrocytes are glial cells with extensions that wrap around the axons of some neurons in the central nervous system. Signup and view all the answers

How do Schwann cells contribute to the nervous system?

Schwann cells guide axonal regeneration (regrowth) after injury. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Astrocytes?

Astrocytes are the largest glial cells that have star-shaped extensions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the inferior colliculi?

Auditory function Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the superior colliculi?

Visual function Signup and view all the answers

What is the tectum sometimes referred to as in lower vertebrates?

Optic tectum Signup and view all the answers

What are the three structures of particular interest to biopsychologists in the tegmentum?

Periaqueductal gray, substantia nigra, red nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the periaqueductal gray?

Mediating analgesic effects of opiate drugs Signup and view all the answers

What are the two structures that compose the diencephalon?

Thalamus, hypothalamus Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Meninges and Cerebrospinal Fluid

The outermost meninx is called the dura mater.
The space beneath the arachnoid membrane is known as the subarachnoid space.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced by a network of capillaries called the choroid plexus.
CSF is a colorless liquid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord.

Brain Structure and Function

The brain contains four large internal chambers known as ventricles.
The innermost meninx that adheres to the surface of the central nervous system (CNS) is called the pia mater.

Neuroanatomy

Myelin is a fatty substance that insulates axons and enhances signal transmission.
Nodes of Ranvier are gaps in the myelin sheath allowing for faster electrical impulse conduction.
Terminal buttons are small knobs at the end of an axon that release neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons.

Neuroglia Functions

Oligodendrocytes produce myelin in the CNS, supporting the insulation of axons.
Schwann cells are responsible for myelination in the peripheral nervous system, aiding in the repair and regeneration of nerves.
Astrocytes perform multiple functions, including supporting endothelial cells in the blood-brain barrier and maintaining ion balance.

Midbrain Structures

The inferior colliculi are involved in auditory processing and reflexive responses to sound.
The superior colliculi function in visual processing and coordinating eye movements.
The tectum, part of the midbrain, is sometimes referred to as the top formation in lower vertebrates.

Tegmentum and Diencephalon

Important structures in the tegmentum include the red nucleus, substantia nigra, and ventral tegmental area.
The periaqueductal gray plays a vital role in pain modulation and defensive behavior.
The diencephalon comprises two primary structures: the thalamus and hypothalamus.

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Test your knowledge on the functions of the tectum and tegmentum in the brain. Learn about the auditory function of the inferior colliculi and the visual function of the superior colliculi.

Brain Anatomy: Tectum and Tegmentum Functions

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