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Which of the following best describes the primary structural difference between gray matter and white matter in the central nervous system?
Which of the following best describes the primary structural difference between gray matter and white matter in the central nervous system?
- Gray matter contains myelinated axons, while white matter contains neuron cell bodies.
- Gray matter contains neuron cell bodies and unmyelinated axons, while white matter contains myelinated axons. (correct)
- Gray matter is primarily composed of glial cells, while white matter contains only neurons.
- Gray matter lacks blood vessels, while white matter is highly vascularized.
Cytoarchitectonics refers to the study of the functional properties of nerve endings within the cerebral cortex.
Cytoarchitectonics refers to the study of the functional properties of nerve endings within the cerebral cortex.
False (B)
What is the main role of myelin in the central nervous system?
What is the main role of myelin in the central nervous system?
insulation and increasing the speed of nerve signal transmission
The blood-brain barrier is formed by specialized endothelial cells and ______ processes that limit the passage of substances into the CNS.
The blood-brain barrier is formed by specialized endothelial cells and ______ processes that limit the passage of substances into the CNS.
Match the following components to their primary function in a reflex arc:
Match the following components to their primary function in a reflex arc:
What is the primary mechanism by which neurotransmitters are removed from the synaptic cleft after signaling?
What is the primary mechanism by which neurotransmitters are removed from the synaptic cleft after signaling?
Electrical synapses are more common than chemical synapses throughout the nervous system.
Electrical synapses are more common than chemical synapses throughout the nervous system.
In the context of sensory receptors, what is the role of a transducing system?
In the context of sensory receptors, what is the role of a transducing system?
The space between the pre- and post-synaptic neurons is known as the ______ cleft.
The space between the pre- and post-synaptic neurons is known as the ______ cleft.
Match the following processes with their descriptions:
Match the following processes with their descriptions:
Which cranial nerves transmit taste information from the taste buds to the brain?
Which cranial nerves transmit taste information from the taste buds to the brain?
Each taste bud contains taste cells that are specialized to detect only one of the five primary taste sensations.
Each taste bud contains taste cells that are specialized to detect only one of the five primary taste sensations.
Name the two primary taste sensations that are triggered by ions rather than by molecules binding to receptors.
Name the two primary taste sensations that are triggered by ions rather than by molecules binding to receptors.
The taste sensation known as _________ is elicited by certain amino acids such as glutamate and aspartate.
The taste sensation known as _________ is elicited by certain amino acids such as glutamate and aspartate.
Match each taste sensation with the mechanism by which it is detected:
Match each taste sensation with the mechanism by which it is detected:
Which of the following is a key structural component of Meissner's corpuscles that facilitates their function in tactile sensation?
Which of the following is a key structural component of Meissner's corpuscles that facilitates their function in tactile sensation?
Pacinian corpuscles, primarily found in the epidermis, are responsible for detecting light touch and texture.
Pacinian corpuscles, primarily found in the epidermis, are responsible for detecting light touch and texture.
How do the lamellae in Pacinian corpuscles contribute to their function?
How do the lamellae in Pacinian corpuscles contribute to their function?
Which type of nerve endings are responsible for monitoring the stretch of blood vessel walls and detecting blood pressure?
Which type of nerve endings are responsible for monitoring the stretch of blood vessel walls and detecting blood pressure?
Sustained pressure is detected by the ______.
Sustained pressure is detected by the ______.
Aortic and carotid bodies are solely sensitive to blood pressure and not to changes in blood gas tension or pH.
Aortic and carotid bodies are solely sensitive to blood pressure and not to changes in blood gas tension or pH.
Match the following nerve endings with their primary location:
Match the following nerve endings with their primary location:
What is the primary function of glomus cells found within the aortic and carotid bodies?
What is the primary function of glomus cells found within the aortic and carotid bodies?
Taste buds are found in fungiform, foliate, and __________ papillae on the tongue.
Taste buds are found in fungiform, foliate, and __________ papillae on the tongue.
Match the sensory receptor with its primary location:
Match the sensory receptor with its primary location:
What is the primary function of the spinal stretch reflex within the somatic nervous system?
What is the primary function of the spinal stretch reflex within the somatic nervous system?
Filiform papillae on the tongue contain taste buds.
Filiform papillae on the tongue contain taste buds.
Which of the following is NOT a factor that aortic and carotid bodies are sensitive to?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that aortic and carotid bodies are sensitive to?
Which of the following accurately describes the function of Ruffini's corpuscles?
Which of the following accurately describes the function of Ruffini's corpuscles?
Krause's end bulbs are exclusively responsible for sensing cold temperatures in the skin.
Krause's end bulbs are exclusively responsible for sensing cold temperatures in the skin.
Where are Golgi tendon organs located, and to what do they respond?
Where are Golgi tendon organs located, and to what do they respond?
Neuromuscular spindles contain modified muscle cells with myofibrils organized at their periphery, and nuclei that are either clumped in the center (nuclear bag fiber) or arranged in a row (____ chain fiber) in the middle part of the fiber.
Neuromuscular spindles contain modified muscle cells with myofibrils organized at their periphery, and nuclei that are either clumped in the center (nuclear bag fiber) or arranged in a row (____ chain fiber) in the middle part of the fiber.
Match the following receptor types with their primary function:
Match the following receptor types with their primary function:
Which of the following is the primary function of neuromuscular spindles?
Which of the following is the primary function of neuromuscular spindles?
Describe the coordinated sensing of a myoneural receptor.
Describe the coordinated sensing of a myoneural receptor.
Free nerve endings are encapsulated.
Free nerve endings are encapsulated.
Which of the following is a characteristic of olfactory receptor cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of olfactory receptor cells?
The olfactory mucosa in humans covers a large surface area comparable to animals with an acute sense of smell.
The olfactory mucosa in humans covers a large surface area comparable to animals with an acute sense of smell.
What type of neuron are olfactory receptor cells?
What type of neuron are olfactory receptor cells?
__________ glands are located within the lamina propria of the olfactory mucosa.
__________ glands are located within the lamina propria of the olfactory mucosa.
Match the components of the olfactory epithelium with their primary function or characteristic:
Match the components of the olfactory epithelium with their primary function or characteristic:
What is the primary function of the cilia found on olfactory receptor cells?
What is the primary function of the cilia found on olfactory receptor cells?
The axons of olfactory receptor cells are myelinated to increase the speed of signal transmission.
The axons of olfactory receptor cells are myelinated to increase the speed of signal transmission.
What color does living olfactory tissue appear and what causes this coloration?
What color does living olfactory tissue appear and what causes this coloration?
Flashcards
Gray vs. White Matter
Gray vs. White Matter
The central nervous system consists of gray matter (neuron cell bodies) and white matter (myelinated axons).
Cortical Column
Cortical Column
A functional unit in the cerebral cortex, consisting of interconnected neurons organized vertically.
Sensory Receptors
Sensory Receptors
Specialized structures that respond to stimuli and initiate sensory signals.
Blood-Brain Barrier
Blood-Brain Barrier
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Reflex Arc
Reflex Arc
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Study Notes
- Histological structure of gray and white matter and their distribution in the central nervous system is important in understanding its function.
- Understanding the histological structure of the spinal cord and its developmental features gives insights into its role in transmitting information.
- The cerebellum's histology is vital to understanding its role in motor control and coordination.
- Cytoarchitectonics and myeloarchitectonics of the cerebellar cortex are important aspects of its structure, as are the structures participating in reflex arcs.
- Study of the cerebral cortex includes its cytoarchitectonics and myeloarchitectonics, as well as the structures involved in reflex arcs.
- An organizational module of the cerebral cortex and the characteristics of functional fields contribute to understanding its complex functions.
- Blood barriers in the central nervous system (CNS) are crucial for maintaining a stable environment for neural function.
- Histological structure of peripheral nerves, spinal ganglia, and autonomic ganglia are essential for understanding the peripheral nervous system.
- Connective tissue coverings in both the central and peripheral nervous systems provide support and protection.
- Sensory receptors can be defined and classified to understand their roles in detecting stimuli.
- Nerve endings' histophysiology relates to how they transmit signals and interact with other cells.
- Development of the nervous system and potential developmental defects are critical areas of study in understanding neurological disorders.
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Explore the histological structure of the CNS, including gray and white matter, spinal cord, and cerebellum. Learn cyto- and myeloarchitectonics of the cerebral cortex and the role of blood barriers in maintaining neural function.
