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How many segments form the spinal cord?
What is the most outer layer of the meninges?
What are the two main types of nervous systems?
Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System
What are the functions of the somatic nervous system?
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What merges to form the brain stem?
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What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?
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How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
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Which part of the brain is responsible for balancing and coordination?
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What do the anterior horns of the spinal cord primarily contain?
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What connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord?
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What are the four lobes of the cerebral hemisphere?
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Study Notes
Nervous System Overview
- Composed of nervous tissue including neurons and glial cells.
- Functions: receives sensations, analyzes information, and coordinates actions.
Structural Classification
- Central Nervous System (CNS): includes the brain and spinal cord.
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): consists of 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves.
Functional Classification
- Somatic Nervous System: controls voluntary functions, specifically skeletal muscle contraction.
- Autonomic Nervous System: regulates involuntary functions like gland secretion.
Central Nervous System Components
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Brain Structure:
- Cerebrum: consists of two hemispheres connected by the corpus callosum, divided into frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes.
- Cerebellum: made up of two hemispheres connected by vermis, with an outer cortex of gray matter and an inner white matter.
- Brain Stem: connects the cerebrum to the spinal cord, composed of midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.
Spinal Cord Features
- Continuation of the medulla oblongata, housed within the vertebral canal.
- Divided into 31 segments, giving rise to pairs of spinal nerves:
- 8 cervical
- 12 thoracic
- 5 lumbar
- 5 sacral
- 1 coccygeal
- Structure: outer white matter and inner H-shaped gray matter containing sensory and motor cells.
Peripheral Nervous System Details
- Cranial Nerves: 12 pairs exit the skull through foramina.
- Spinal Nerves: 31 pairs exit the vertebral column through intervertebral foramina.
Autonomic Nervous System
- Innervates involuntary structures like the heart, smooth muscles, and glands.
- Divided into two main parts:
- Sympathetic System: thoraco-lumbar (T1-L3) connections, prepares the body for emergencies.
- Parasympathetic System: cranio-sacral (cranial nerves 3, 7, 9, 10 and sacral segments 2, 3, 4), conserves and restores energy.
Meninges
- The outermost layer is the dura mater, providing protection to the CNS.
Key Facts
- The spinal cord consists of 31 segments, each giving rise to a pair of spinal nerves.
- The cerebrum includes the corpus callosum that connects its two hemispheres.
- The brain stem is essential for communication between the brain and spinal cord.
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This quiz explores the structure and function of the nervous system, focusing on the roles of neurons and glia. It discusses how the nervous system receives sensations, processes information, and generates responses. Ideal for students of human anatomy and physiology.
