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What is the primary function of the Enteric Nervous System (ENS)?
What is the primary function of the Enteric Nervous System (ENS)?
Which plane of orientation divides the brain into right and left halves?
Which plane of orientation divides the brain into right and left halves?
What characterizes white matter in the brain?
What characterizes white matter in the brain?
Which of the following best describes the midsagittal view of the brain?
Which of the following best describes the midsagittal view of the brain?
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What is the main distinction between gray matter and white matter?
What is the main distinction between gray matter and white matter?
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What is the primary role of the somatic nervous system?
What is the primary role of the somatic nervous system?
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Which of the following is NOT a division of the autonomic nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT a division of the autonomic nervous system?
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Which nervous system is primarily responsible for preparing the body for action?
Which nervous system is primarily responsible for preparing the body for action?
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Which term describes the collection of axons bundled together outside the central nervous system?
Which term describes the collection of axons bundled together outside the central nervous system?
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Which part of the nervous system manages the processes related to digestion?
Which part of the nervous system manages the processes related to digestion?
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How many pairs of cranial nerves emerge from the brain?
How many pairs of cranial nerves emerge from the brain?
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What is a characteristic action of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is a characteristic action of the parasympathetic nervous system?
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Which system primarily connects the spinal cord to the body?
Which system primarily connects the spinal cord to the body?
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What role does the thalamus play in the brain?
What role does the thalamus play in the brain?
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Which structure is primarily involved in the recall of episodic memory?
Which structure is primarily involved in the recall of episodic memory?
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What is the primary function of the pineal gland?
What is the primary function of the pineal gland?
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What does the hypothalamus regulate?
What does the hypothalamus regulate?
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What is the primary function of the frontal lobe?
What is the primary function of the frontal lobe?
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Which structure is associated with processing auditory information?
Which structure is associated with processing auditory information?
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Which structure separates the left and right cerebral hemispheres?
Which structure separates the left and right cerebral hemispheres?
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What is the primary function of the cerebellum?
What is the primary function of the cerebellum?
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What is the role of the pia mater?
What is the role of the pia mater?
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Which part of the brain is involved in motor impulse control?
Which part of the brain is involved in motor impulse control?
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What is the main role of the mammillary bodies?
What is the main role of the mammillary bodies?
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Which area is primarily responsible for language comprehension?
Which area is primarily responsible for language comprehension?
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What is the main function of the postcentral gyrus?
What is the main function of the postcentral gyrus?
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Which structure is involved in decision making and emotional responses?
Which structure is involved in decision making and emotional responses?
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What primarily makes white matter appear white?
What primarily makes white matter appear white?
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Which of the following structures is primarily involved in emotional regulation and pain?
Which of the following structures is primarily involved in emotional regulation and pain?
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Study Notes
The Nervous System
- The Nervous System consists of two main divisions: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
- The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord.
- The PNS includes all parts of the nervous system outside the skull and spinal column.
- Nerves are bundles of axons located outside the CNS.
The Peripheral Nervous System
- The PNS is divided into the somatic nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, and the enteric nervous system.
- The somatic nervous system connects the brain and major muscles and sensory systems.
- The autonomic nervous system controls the viscera (internal organs).
- The enteric nervous system is a local network of neurons that governs the function of the gut.
The Somatic Nervous System
- The somatic nervous system consists of the cranial nerves and the spinal nerves.
- The twelve pairs of cranial nerves emerge directly from the brain.
- The 31 pairs of spinal nerves emerge from the spinal cord.
The Autonomic Nervous System
- The autonomic nervous system includes the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric systems.
- The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for action (fight or flight) and increases blood pressure, heart rate, and pupil dilation.
- The parasympathetic nervous system promotes rest and digest functions, often acting in opposition to the sympathetic nervous system.
- The enteric nervous system, often referred to as the "second brain", operates largely independently of the CNS, though it does communicate with it.
The Brain: Surface Anatomy
- The brain can be viewed from six different angles: anterior, posterior, dorsal, ventral, lateral, and midsagittal.
- The three customary orientations for viewing the brain are horizontal, sagittal, and coronal.
- The horizontal plane divides the brain into an upper (dorsal) and lower (ventral) part.
- The sagittal plane divides the brain into right and left halves (medial towards midline, lateral away from the midline).
- The coronal plane divides the brain into front (anterior) and back (posterior) regions.
Brain Tissue: White Matter and Gray Matter
- White matter consists mostly of axons with white myelin sheaths.
- Gray matter contains more cell bodies and dendrites, which lack myelin.
Specialized Support Systems for the Brain
- The brain and spinal cord are protected by three protective membranes called meninges.
- The dura mater is the tough outermost layer.
- The arachnoid is a web-like substance that cushions the brain.
- The pia mater is the delicate innermost layer.
The Brain: Structures and Functions
- The cerebral cortex is the outermost layer of the brain responsible for higher level processing.
- The longitudinal fissure separates the left and right cerebral hemispheres.
- The frontal lobe is involved in higher level cognition and motor control.
- The parietal lobe processes spatial information.
- The central sulcus divides the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.
- The temporal lobe is involved in audition (hearing), olfaction (smell), and aspects of learning.
- The Sylvian (lateral) fissure separates the temporal lobe from the frontal and parietal lobes.
- The occipital lobe processes visual information.
- The precentral gyrus is the primary motor cortex (movement control) located anterior to the central sulcus.
- The postcentral gyrus is the primary somatosensory cortex (touch) located posterior to the central sulcus.
- The prefrontal cortex is involved in cognitive control, regulates attention, and problem-solving.
- The orbitofrontal cortex is involved in decision making and influences emotional responses.
- The auditory cortex processes auditory (sound) stimuli.
- Broca's area is involved in speech production.
- Wernicke's area is involved in language comprehension.
- The cingulate gyrus regulates emotion and pain.
- The corpus callosum is a nerve fiber tract that connects the two cerebral hemispheres.
- The fornix aids in the recall of episodic memory.
- The thalamus is the sensory "relay" station, sending sensory information to the cortex.
- The hypothalamus regulates homeostasis, hunger/thirst, body temperature, and controls the pituitary gland.
- The pineal gland is a secretory gland that releases melatonin.
- The superior colliculus receives visual information.
- The inferior colliculus receives auditory information.
- The midbrain integrates sensory information and helps to respond to sound.
- The pons is involved in breathing, heart rate, sleep, and dreaming.
- The medulla regulates breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
- The cerebellum regulates movement, coordination, balance, and posture.
- The olfactory bulbs provide receptors for smell.
- The optic chiasm is the point where the two optic nerves meet and directs visual stimuli.
- The mammillary bodies aid in long-term memory consolidation.
The Basal Ganglia
- The basal ganglia is a group of structures involved in motor control and movement.
- The caudate nucleus is involved in motor planning and integrates spatial information with motor behavior.
- The putamen is involved in the general execution of all movements.
- The globus pallidus controls conscious and proprioceptive awareness/movements.
- The substantia nigra modulates movements and produces dopamine.
- The subthalamic nucleus is involved in motor impulse control and stopping movements.
The Limbic System
- The limbic system includes structures important for emotion, memory, and cognition.
- The amygdala regulates emotion (fear and aggressive behavior).
- The hippocampus facilitates learning and memory.
- The stria terminals controls autonomic, neuroendocrine, and behavioral responses.
- The septal nuclei play a role in pleasure, reward, and reinforcement.
The Ventricular System
- The cerebral ventricles are a system of cavities filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
- The lateral ventricles circulate nutrients to the brain and remove waste.
- The third ventricle produces and secretes CSF.
- The cerebral aqueduct connects the third and fourth ventricles.
- The fourth ventricle is the main cushion and shock absorber for the brain.
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Explore the intricacies of the nervous system, including its two main divisions: the central and peripheral nervous systems. Understand how the somatic and autonomic nervous systems function and learn about the roles of cranial and spinal nerves. This quiz will test your knowledge of these essential bodily systems.