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What are the two main nervous systems in the human body?
What are the main functions of the nervous system?- select three
What is the cerebrum?
What is the function of the cerebellum?
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What is the brainstem?
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What parts of the brain make up the brainstem? (Select all that apply)
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What are gyri?
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What are sulci?
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What is a fixed brain?
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What is an unfixed brain?
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What is the purpose of sulci and gyri in the brain?
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What are brain ventricles?
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How many ventricles are there in the human brain?
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What fluid do ventricles contain?
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What is grey matter?
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What is white matter?
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What type of cells are primarily found in the Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?
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What is a glial cell?
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What is an ependymal cell?
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What is a microglial cell?
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What is an astrocyte?
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What is myelin called in the central nervous system (CNS)?
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What is myelin called in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
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What are neurons?
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Are neurons pre-mitotic or post-mitotic?
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What is the basic structure of a neuron?
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What are the connections between nerve cells called?
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What do neurons release to communicate with each other?
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What does myelination do?
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What is a pyramidal cell?
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What is a Purkinje cell?
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What are the main components of the cytoskeleton in a neuron?
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What is a microfilament?
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What is a neurofilament?
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What is a microtubule?
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What are the two types of axonal transport?
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What travels slowly along an axon?
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What protein travels fast along an axon?
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How can neurons be classified?
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What happens when a neurotransmitter is released from a neuron?
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Why are Purkinje cells planar?
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What is the role of oligodendrocytes?
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What is myelin?
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What is saltatory conduction?
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What space do astrocytes fill in the central nervous system?
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What is the role of astrocytes in the nervous system?
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Do astrocytes regulate blood flow to neurons?
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How do astrocytes regulate the content of extracellular space?
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What function do microglia have in the human nervous system?
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How is the blood-brain barrier enforced?
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What are the functions of the blood-brain barrier? (Select all that apply)
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Which type of cells protect the blood-brain barrier?
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What is an astrocyte foot?
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Where are ependymal cells found?
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What specialized structures do neurons use to receive stimuli?
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What part of a neuron is primarily responsible for transmitting impulses away from the cell body?
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Which type of cell forms myelin in the peripheral nervous system?
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What is the role of neurotransmitters in synaptic communication?
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What characteristic differentiates neurons from most other body cells?
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Which structure in a neuron contains the nucleus and coordinates cell activities?
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In which part of the neuron are synaptic vesicles containing neurotransmitters primarily found?
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Which type of transport mechanism is primarily involved in moving materials quickly along an axon?
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Which type of neuron has no axon and is primarily involved in local communication within the retina?
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What is primarily released from presynaptic axons to communicate with postsynaptic neurons at the synapse?
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Neurons can be classified based on which of the following characteristics?
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Which morphology describes a neuron characterized by a single axon and multiple dendrites branching from the soma?
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What is the primary function of the dendrites in a neuron?
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What is the significance of the synaptic cleft in neurotransmission?
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In what way do oligodendrocytes contribute to neuron function?
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What type of transport mechanism is involved in the rapid movement of proteins along axons?
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What is the primary role of oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system?
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What primary function do dendrites serve in a neuron?
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How does myelination affect nerve signal transmission?
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Which of the following best describes the structure of a typical neuron?
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Which part of the neuron is primarily responsible for transmitting signals to other neurons?
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What is the role of neurotransmitters in neuronal communication?
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What is a key function of the blood-brain barrier?
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What distinguishes fast axonal transport from slow axonal transport?
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Astrocytes perform which of the following functions in the nervous system?
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What is the primary function of microglia in the central nervous system?
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Which of the following components is a critical part of the cytoskeleton found in neurons?
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How are neurons primarily classified?
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What process describes the jumping of action potentials between nodes of Ranvier?
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Which cell type is responsible for forming the myelin sheath in the peripheral nervous system?
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What type of protein structure is primarily involved in stabilizing axonal transport?
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What unique feature characterizes the synapses between neurons?
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What is primarily responsible for transmitting signals away from the neuron?
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Which structure is primarily responsible for receiving signals from other neurons?
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What is the role of neurotransmitters in synapse communication?
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Which type of axonal transport is responsible for moving materials toward the synapse?
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How are neurons classified based on their structure?
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What structural component aids in the rapid conduction of action potentials along the axon?
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What triggers the release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft?
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Which of the following structures is involved in the recycling of neurotransmitters after their release?
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Study Notes
Neurons and Neuroanatomy
- Neurons can be traced using the Golgi technique, involving silver salts to visualize individual nerve cells.
- Neurons vary by number of neurites: unipolar, bipolar, and multipolar classifications exist.
- Dendritic morphology can be pyramid-shaped, star-shaped, spiny, or aspinous.
Synapses and Signal Transmission
- Synapses are connections between neurons where neurotransmitters are released for communication.
- The structure of a basic synapse consists of presynaptic axon, synaptic cleft, and postsynaptic cell, where neurotransmitter receptors are present.
Glial Cells
- Glial cells, or neuroglial cells, support neuronal function: they include astrocytes, microglia, oligodendrocytes, and ependymal cells.
- Astrocytes modulate neuronal connections, regulate extracellular content, and control blood flow during neuronal activity.
Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB)
- The BBB maintains a stable brain environment, regulating nutrient supply and protecting against toxins and fluctuations in peripheral circulation.
Structure and Function of the Nervous System
- The nervous system is structured into the Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).
- The CNS includes the brain (cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem) and spinal cord, serving functions such as sensory integration and response coordination.
Brain Structure
- The cerebrum is the largest brain region with right and left hemispheres, responsible for higher functions like vision, reasoning, and emotion.
- The cerebellum, located under the cerebrum, coordinates movements and maintains posture and balance.
- The brainstem connects the cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord, managing automatic functions including breathing and heart rate.
Neuron Anatomy
- Neurons consist of a cell body (soma) containing the nucleus, dendrites for receiving signals, and an axon for transmitting impulses.
- Neurons are post-mitotic, meaning they do not reproduce after initial development.
Axonal Transport
- Axonal transport can be slow (1-10 mm/day) for cytosolic proteins or fast (>400 mm/day) for membranous organelles, in both anterograde and retrograde directions.
Myelin and Oligodendrocytes
- Myelin, produced by oligodendrocytes in the CNS, wraps around axons, facilitating faster signal transmission through saltatory conduction.
- Schwann cells perform a similar role in the PNS.
Cellular Components
- Neurons possess a unique structure that includes organelles for supporting cellular function and specialized membranes for information transmission.
- Mitochondria provide energy, while Golgi bodies and endoplasmic reticulum support synthesis and transport of cellular products.
Microglia and Ependymal Cells
- Microglia act as the immune cells of the CNS, performing phagocytosis.
- Ependymal cells line the ventricles and assist in guiding neuronal development during embryogenesis.
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