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What is the primary function of astrocytes in the central nervous system?
What is the primary function of astrocytes in the central nervous system?
- To provide metabolic support and form synapses (correct)
- To form the blood-brain barrier
- To produce myelin sheaths
- To ingest harmful foreign particles
Which type of glial cell is responsible for forming myelin in the peripheral nervous system?
Which type of glial cell is responsible for forming myelin in the peripheral nervous system?
- Oligodendrocytes
- Schwann cells (correct)
- Microglia
- Ependymal cells
What is the role of microglia in the central nervous system?
What is the role of microglia in the central nervous system?
- To provide structural support to neurons
- To surround neuron cell bodies
- To produce myelin sheaths
- To protect the body by ingesting harmful particles and dead cells (correct)
Which structure allows impulses to jump between nodes, increasing the speed at which they travel?
Which structure allows impulses to jump between nodes, increasing the speed at which they travel?
Which type of neuroglia supports neuron cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system?
Which type of neuroglia supports neuron cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for intense physical activity?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for intense physical activity?
What is the primary function of efferent neurons?
What is the primary function of efferent neurons?
Which statement accurately describes the effect of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which statement accurately describes the effect of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What role do afferent neurons play in the nervous system?
What role do afferent neurons play in the nervous system?
What are neuroglia primarily known for?
What are neuroglia primarily known for?
Which part of the neuron is responsible for sending signals to other neurons or effectors?
Which part of the neuron is responsible for sending signals to other neurons or effectors?
What is the primary benefit of the muscle stretch reflex?
What is the primary benefit of the muscle stretch reflex?
Which function does the autonomic nervous system NOT regulate?
Which function does the autonomic nervous system NOT regulate?
What type of responses does the nervous system primarily produce?
What type of responses does the nervous system primarily produce?
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for coordination of movement?
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for coordination of movement?
What is the main function of motor neurons in the nervous system?
What is the main function of motor neurons in the nervous system?
Which component is NOT part of the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which component is NOT part of the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which function best describes the role of sensory neurons?
Which function best describes the role of sensory neurons?
What does the autonomic nervous system regulate?
What does the autonomic nervous system regulate?
In which part of the brain is the thalamus located?
In which part of the brain is the thalamus located?
What is the primary function of cerebrospinal fluid?
What is the primary function of cerebrospinal fluid?
Which statement about reflexes is true?
Which statement about reflexes is true?
Which division of the peripheral nervous system allows for voluntary control of skeletal muscles?
Which division of the peripheral nervous system allows for voluntary control of skeletal muscles?
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Autonomic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions like heart rate and digestion.
Sympathetic Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System
Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's "fight-or-flight" response in times of stress.
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Part of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body down after a stressful situation, promoting 'rest and digest' functions.
Afferent Neurons
Afferent Neurons
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Efferent Neurons
Efferent Neurons
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Interneurons
Interneurons
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Muscle Stretch Reflex
Muscle Stretch Reflex
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Nervous Tissue
Nervous Tissue
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Neurons
Neurons
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Neuroglia/Glial Cells
Neuroglia/Glial Cells
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Neuroglia
Neuroglia
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Astrocytes
Astrocytes
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Microglia
Microglia
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Ependymal cells
Ependymal cells
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Oligodendrocytes
Oligodendrocytes
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Satellite cells
Satellite cells
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Schwann cells
Schwann cells
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Nerves
Nerves
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Myelin sheath
Myelin sheath
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Nodes of Ranvier
Nodes of Ranvier
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Nervous System Function
Nervous System Function
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Sensory Input
Sensory Input
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Integration
Integration
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Motor Output
Motor Output
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Central Nervous System (CNS)
Central Nervous System (CNS)
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Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
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Somatic Nervous System
Somatic Nervous System
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Autonomic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
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Meninges
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Cranial Nerves
Cranial Nerves
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Spinal Nerves
Spinal Nerves
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Reflexes
Reflexes
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Brain stem
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Cerebellum
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Cerebrum
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Study Notes
Nervous System Overview
- The nervous system and endocrine system work together to maintain homeostasis.
- The nervous system uses electrical signals (nerve impulses) for fast, short-lived responses.
- The endocrine system uses chemical signals (hormones) for slower, long-lasting responses.
- The nervous system has three major functions: sensory input, integration, and motor output.
- Sensory input detects changes (stimuli) and sends messages to the brain or spinal cord.
- Integration involves processes in the brain or spinal cord to interpret messages and relay them back to body parts.
- Motor output involves motor neurons receiving messages, producing responses in effectors (muscles or glands).
Parts of the Nervous System
- Central Nervous System (CNS): brain and spinal cord.
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): somatic and autonomic nervous systems.
- Somatic Nervous System: voluntary movement, relays information to skeletal muscles and skin.
- Autonomic Nervous System: involuntary movement, controls internal organs.
- Sympathetic: stress response, "fight or flight".
- Parasympathetic: normal everyday function, "rest and digest".
Brain Parts
- Cerebellum: coordination, motor learning.
- Cerebrum: conscious activity, including perception, thought, and planning.
- Thalamus: brain's switchboard, filters and relays information to different areas.
- Medulla: vital reflexes, heart beat, respiration.
- Brainstem: medulla, pons, and midbrain, involuntary responses, relays information to the spine to the higher brain.
- Hypothalamus: regulates internal organs, monitors information from the autonomic nervous system, controls pituitary gland and hormones, and regulates appetite and sleep.
Spinal Cord
- Links communication between the brain and the body.
- Contains spinal nerves branch out from the spinal cord connecting brain to body.
- Reflexes = quick, automatic responses processed directly in the spinal cord.
Nervous Tissue
- Composed primarily of neurons and neuroglia (glia).
- Neurons: excitable nerve cells that transmit electrical signals.
- Neuroglia: support cells (glia) that protect, feed, and insulate neurons.
Neuron Structure
- Cell body: contains the nucleus and mitochondria.
- Dendrites: receive signals from other cells.
- Axon: transmits signals to other neurons or effectors (muscles/glands).
- Myelin sheath: increases signal speed.
- Nodes of Ranvier: gaps in the myelin sheath allowing for signal jumps.
Neuroglia
- Supporting cells of the nervous system, known as glial cells, act as "helpers" for neurons.
- Surround, protect, feed, and insulate neurons.
- Different types of neuroglia: astrocytes, microglia, ependymal cells, oligodendrocytes (CNS) and Schwann cells, satellite cells (PNS).
- Each neuron can have 6-60 neuroglia depending on function.
Nerves
- Bundles of neurons working together.
- Some nerves contain only a few neurons, while others contain thousands.
- Myelin sheath may insulate axons, and there may be gaps (nodes of Ranvier).
- Impulses jump between nodes, increasing transmission speed.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of the nervous system and its interaction with the endocrine system to maintain homeostasis. It explores the three major functions of the nervous system and distinguishes between the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems. Test your understanding of sensory input, integration, and motor output.
