Embryonic and Nervous System Development
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What is the initial stage of human development called, characterized as a single fertilized egg?

  • Zygote (correct)
  • Fetus
  • Embryo
  • Blastocyst
  • Which term describes the three-layered form of the blastocyst that prepares for organ development?

  • Gastrula (correct)
  • Zygote
  • Embryo
  • Fetus
  • What is the process of generating new neurons from progenitor cells known as?

  • Neurogenesis (correct)
  • Neuroplasticity
  • Gliogenesis
  • Neural migration
  • During neurogenesis, progenitor cells initially undergo which type of division?

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    Which structure provides a scaffold that guides the migration of newly formed neurons?

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

    What is formed as a result of the first wave of neuron migration from the ventricular zone?

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    At what week does the production of neuroblasts and glioblasts begin?

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    Which of the following layers is NOT one of the three germ layers formed during embryonic development?

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    What is the primary distinction between sensation and perception?

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    What role do sensory receptors play in the process of sensation?

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    Which of the following best represents the stages of sensation?

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    How is stimulus intensity encoded according to the information provided?

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    What is the purpose of lateral inhibition in sensory processing?

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    Which statement accurately describes the organization of sensory inputs?

    <p>Sensory systems are organized topographically corresponding to specific areas in the brain. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the thalamus in sensory processing?

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    Which component of sensory receptors is NOT typically found among them?

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    What does the Doctrine of Specific Nerve Energies suggest about sensory perception?

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    What best describes tonic receptors in sensory adaptation?

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    Which pathway is responsible for transmitting epicritic touch sensations?

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    What role does the fovea play in human vision?

    <p>Mediates high acuity and color vision. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of retinal ganglion cells is best suited for motion detection?

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    What primarily separates epicritic touch from protopathic touch?

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    Which theory explains the perception of colors through interactions of opposing color pairs?

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    What is the function of the primary visual cortex (PVC)?

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    How does phototransduction occur in photoreceptors?

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    What function does the dorsal stream primarily serve?

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    Which of the following receptors is primarily responsible for sensitive fine touch?

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    What do parvocellular circuits in the primary visual cortex primarily process?

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    Which type of neuron helps enhance contrast in visual signals?

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    What is a characteristic of phasic receptors?

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    What is the order of neuron layer formation in the cortical plate during development?

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    What role does apoptosis play in neural development?

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    What is synaptogenesis primarily responsible for?

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    What process describes the guidance of subsequent axons by pioneer growth cones?

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    Which key developmental process begins around 24 weeks after conception?

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    What effect can monocular deprivation have during a sensitive period for visual development?

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    What influences the differentiation of neural crest cells during their migration?

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    Which condition describes a common type of cognitive impairment that occurs with aging?

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    What process is crucial for enhancing connectivity in the visual cortex through experience?

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    What is the primary consequence of visual enrichment on brain development?

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    What effect does chronic stress have on brain health?

    <p>Leads to neurodegeneration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the process of a neural plate forming and folding to create a neural tube?

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    Which mechanism involves the addition of methyl groups to DNA that impacts gene expression?

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    Which of the following is NOT a key process involved in the development of the nervous system?

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    Flashcards

    Zygote

    A fertilized egg, a single cell that rapidly divides.

    Blastocyst

    A hollow sphere of pluripotent cells that form the embryo.

    Gastrula

    A partially differentiated blastocyst with 3 germ layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm).

    Neurogenesis

    The process of creating new neurons from progenitor cells (like neural stem cells).

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    Progenitor cells

    Cells that give rise to neurons and other specialized cells.

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    Migration

    The movement of newly formed neurons to their designated locations in the brain, guided by radial glia.

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    Radial Glia

    Cells that act as guides for neuron migration during brain development.

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    Embryonic Development

    The process of an embryo forming into a fetus, involving distinct stages.

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    Social odor recognition

    The ability to recognize individuals based on their unique scent profiles, prevalent in many mammals, but not humans.

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    Sensation

    The detection of a stimulus and the recognition that an event has occurred. The process varies among different species.

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    Perception

    The interpretation and appreciation of sensory stimuli.

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    Doctrine of Specific Nerve Energies

    The idea that different sensory inputs to the brain utilize distinct nerve energies, resulting in specific perceptions. Each sensory system has specialized pathways.

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    Sensory receptors

    Specialized neurons that detect specific physical stimuli (light, sound, pressure). Most lack axons, but synapse with other neurons.

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    Free nerve endings

    A type of sensory receptor that is not encapsulated and detects pain and heat. Example: Nociceptors.

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    Enclosed nerve endings

    A type of sensory receptor that is encapsulated, such as Pacinian corpuscles, which detect touch.

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    Specialized receptor cell

    A type of sensory receptor that is highly specialized for a specific sense, such as auditory hair cells for hearing.

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    Reception

    The initial stage of sensation, where physical energy is absorbed by a sensory receptor.

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    Transduction

    The conversion of physical energy into an electrochemical pattern in neurons, allowing for signal transmission. The receptor 'talks' to the neuron.

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    Inside-out Development

    The process where the outermost layer of the cortex (layer I) forms first, followed by progressively deeper layers (II-VI), resulting in a six-layered structure.

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    Tangential Migration

    The movement of neurons along the surface of the developing cortex, contributing to the formation of subcortical neurons and interneurons.

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    Cortical Dysplasia

    A developmental disorder caused by disruptions in neuronal migration, leading to abnormal cortical structure and function.

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    Differentiation

    The process where neurons acquire specialized functions and identities, becoming distinct types of neurons or glia.

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    Synaptogenesis

    The formation of synapses between neurons, involving the growth of axons, dendrites, and synapses.

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    Chemoaffinity

    The process where growing axons are guided to their target destinations by chemical signals released from the postsynaptic target.

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    Fasciculation

    The process where pioneer growth cones guide subsequent axons, ensuring the formation of correct neural pathways.

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    Apoptosis

    Programmed cell death, a natural process that eliminates excess neurons during development.

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    Synaptic Rearrangement

    A fine-tuning process that refines neural connections, strengthening or eliminating synapses based on activity.

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    Myelination

    The process of forming a myelin sheath around axons, increasing the speed of electrical signal transmission between neurons.

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    Neurulation

    The process where the neural plate folds to form the neural tube, the precursor to the central nervous system (CNS).

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    Rhombomeres

    Segmented structures in the hindbrain during development, playing a role in organizing and patterning neural tissues.

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    Sensory Placodes

    Specialized regions of ectoderm that contribute to the development of sensory systems, like smell or taste.

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    Environmental Enrichment

    Conditions that provide sensory, social, and cognitive stimulation, leading to improved brain development.

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    Environmental Impoverishment

    Lack of stimulation that has negative impact on brain development, leading to reduced neural connectivity and cognitive deficits.

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    Neuronal Assemblies

    Groups of neurons that work together to encode information, especially intensity, by recruiting more neurons as the intensity increases.

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    Intensity Encoding

    The process of representing the strength of a stimulus using the number of active neurons.

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    Frequency Encoding

    Representing the frequency of a stimulus by the frequency of action potentials produced by neurons.

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    Adaptation

    The process of sensory receptors becoming less sensitive to a continuous stimulus over time.

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    Tonic Receptors

    Sensory receptors that respond continuously to a stimulus, slowly adapting or not adapting.

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    Phasic Receptors

    Sensory receptors that respond strongly at the onset of a stimulus but quickly adapt and decrease their response.

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    Experience-Dependent Plasticity

    The ability of the brain to change and adapt its structure and function based on experience.

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    Somatosensation

    The sense of touch, including pressure, temperature, pain, and proprioception.

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    Epicritic Touch

    The ability to feel fine details and discriminate between different textures.

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    Protopathic Touch

    The ability to feel non-discriminative sensations like pain and temperature.

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    Pacinian Corpuscles

    Encapsulated sensory receptors that respond to sudden, deep pressure.

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    Meissner Corpuscles

    Encapsulated sensory receptors that respond to sudden, light touch.

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    Ruffini Corpuscles

    Encapsulated sensory receptors that respond to gradual, stretch.

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    Merkel's Disks

    Encapsulated sensory receptors that respond to gradual, light touch.

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    Proprioceptors

    Sensory receptors that provide information about the position and movement of the body.

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    Study Notes

    Early Development

    • The initial stage of human development is the zygote, a single fertilized egg.
    • The gastrula, a three-layered form of the blastocyst, prepares for organ development.
    • Neurogenesis is the process of generating new neurons from progenitor cells.
    • During neurogenesis, progenitor cells initially undergo symmetrical division.
    • Radial glial cells provide a scaffold that guides the migration of newly formed neurons.
    • The cortical plate is formed as a result of the first wave of neuron migration from the ventricular zone.
    • The production of neuroblasts and glioblasts begins at week 6 of gestation.
    • The endoderm is not one of the three germ layers formed during embryonic development.

    Sensory Processing

    • Sensation is the detection of physical stimuli, while perception is the interpretation of those stimuli.
    • Sensory receptors play a crucial role in sensation by converting physical stimuli into neural signals.
    • The stages of sensation include stimulus detection, transduction, and neural transmission.
    • Stimulus intensity is encoded by the frequency of action potentials generated in sensory neurons.
    • Lateral inhibition in sensory processing enhances contrast and sharpens perception by inhibiting neighboring neurons.
    • Sensory inputs are organized according to a hierarchical system, with more complex processing occurring at higher levels.
    • The thalamus serves as a relay station for sensory information before it reaches the cerebral cortex.
    • Interneurons are not typically found among sensory receptors.

    Sensory Perception

    • The Doctrine of Specific Nerve Energies suggests that each sensory nerve transmits information about its specific modality.
    • Tonic receptors respond continuously to a stimulus throughout its duration.
    • The dorsal column–medial lemniscus pathway transmits epicritic touch sensations.
    • The fovea, a small region in the center of the retina, is responsible for sharp, detailed vision.
    • Magnocellular retinal ganglion cells are best suited for motion detection.
    • Epicritic touch differs from protopathic touch in terms of its finer discrimination and localization.
    • The opponent-process theory explains the perception of colors through interactions of opposing color pairs.

    Vision

    • The primary visual cortex (PVC) is involved in the initial processing of visual information.
    • Phototransduction in photoreceptors occurs when light triggers a cascade of biochemical events, leading to a change in membrane potential.
    • The dorsal stream in the visual cortex primarily serves spatial processing and movement.
    • Merkel cells are primarily responsible for sensitive fine touch.

    Visual Processing

    • Parvocellular circuits in the primary visual cortex primarily process color, shape, and texture.
    • Starburst amacrine cells help enhance contrast in visual signals.
    • Phasic receptors are rapidly adapting receptors that respond only to changes in stimulation.

    Neural Development

    • The order of neuron layer formation in the cortical plate during development is inside-out, with deeper layers forming first.
    • Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, plays a crucial role in eliminating excess neurons.
    • Synaptogenesis is the process of forming new synapses between neurons.
    • Pioneer growth cones guide subsequent axons by laying down trails of signaling molecules.
    • Myelination, the process of forming myelin sheaths around axons, begins around 24 weeks after conception.
    • Monocular deprivation during a sensitive period for visual development can lead to reduced visual acuity in the deprived eye.
    • Environmental factors, such as the presence of specific signaling molecules, influence the differentiation of neural crest cells during their migration.

    Aging and Brain Development

    • Mild cognitive impairment is a common type of cognitive impairment that occurs with aging.
    • Experience-dependent plasticity is a crucial process for enhancing connectivity in the visual cortex through experience.
    • Visual enrichment promotes brain development, leading to increased dendritic branching and synaptic density.
    • Chronic stress has a negative impact on brain health, impairing cognitive function and increasing vulnerability to neurodegenerative diseases.

    Neural Development Processes

    • Neural tube formation, a crucial process in early development, involves the neural plate forming and folding to create a neural tube.
    • DNA methylation, the addition of methyl groups to DNA, influences gene expression and can impact neural development.
    • Cell migration, differentiation, and apoptosis are all key processes involved in the development of the nervous system.

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