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Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with muscle contraction?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with muscle contraction?
Which part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?
Which part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?
What condition is characterized by unintended or uncontrollable movements?
What condition is characterized by unintended or uncontrollable movements?
Which system of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for voluntary control of body movements?
Which system of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for voluntary control of body movements?
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in mood regulation and can lead to depressive disorders when imbalanced?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in mood regulation and can lead to depressive disorders when imbalanced?
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What is the main function of the nervous system?
What is the main function of the nervous system?
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Which of the following denotes the complexity of nervous systems from simple to complex organisms?
Which of the following denotes the complexity of nervous systems from simple to complex organisms?
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What are the two types of neurons based on myelin sheath formation?
What are the two types of neurons based on myelin sheath formation?
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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements?
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What is the order of the phases during an action potential?
What is the order of the phases during an action potential?
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Which type of neuron is primarily involved in faster signal transmission?
Which type of neuron is primarily involved in faster signal transmission?
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Which nervous system division is responsible for involuntary control of bodily functions?
Which nervous system division is responsible for involuntary control of bodily functions?
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What is the primary role of synapses in the nervous system?
What is the primary role of synapses in the nervous system?
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Study Notes
Nervous System Overview
- This chapter covers the human nervous system, focusing on its structure, function, evolution, and associated diseases.
Nervous System Content
- The nervous system is divided into a central and peripheral component.
- The evolution of the nervous system progressed from simple to complex, starting with aquatic invertebrates, followed by flatworms and roundworms, segmented worms and arthropods and finally vertebrates.
- The nervous system is crucial for fundamental functions and has a complex structure.
- The peripheral nervous system is further divided into somatic and autonomic systems. The autonomic system is further categorized into sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
Neuron and Synapse
- Neurons comprise dendrites, cell body, axon, axon terminals, and other cellular components like myelin and nodes of Ranvier, crucial in signal transmission.
- Synapses are the junction points between neurons.
- The transmission of signals involves neurotransmitters and receptors (ionotropic and metabotropic).
Neuron Classification
- Neurons are classified into bipolar, unipolar and multipolar types based on the structure and their role in the nervous system. Their morphology further separates into pyramidal cells.
- Various types of neurons exist - sensory, motor and interneurons.
Myelin Sheath and Formation
- Myelinated neurons have a myelin sheath, which facilitates faster signal transmission, in contrast to non-myelinated neurons.
- Schwann cells form the myelin sheath in the peripheral nervous system.
Transmission of Electrical Impulses
- Action potential, a critical aspect of signal transmission, involves depolarization, repolarization and hyperpolarization
- Voltage-gated Na+ channels are integral to action potential propagation.
- Saltatory conduction is faster in myelinated nerves where impulses jump between nodes of Ranvier.
Synapse Classification
- Synapses are classified as chemical or electrical.
- Chemical synapses use neurotransmitters for signal transmission.
- Electrical synapses rely on direct electrical coupling between neurons.
Neurotransmitters
- Different neurotransmitters, like acetylcholine and norepinephrine, and others such as dopamine, serotonin, glutamate and GABA, are crucial for various functions.
Central Nervous System
- The central nervous system comprises the brain and spinal cord
- The brain region's function are described including cerebral cortex, corpus callosum, thalamus, hypothalamus, pineal and pituitary glands; their function being described separately for each.
Peripheral Nervous System
- The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is also analyzed in terms of its structure and function including somatic and autonomic systems; and sympathetic and parasympathetic subsystems.
- The PNS contains sensory and motor fibres that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body
Diseases and Disorders
- Alzheimer's disease (most common type of dementia), Parkinson's disease (characterized by unintended or uncontrollable movements), stroke and concussion are common nervous system disorders/diseases.
Lab Tests (Detection/Diagnosis)
- Various lab tests aid in detecting and diagnosing nervous system diseases.
Discussion
- The discussion section covers common neurological diseases, their causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment strategies.
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This quiz delves into the structure and function of the human nervous system. It explores the evolution of the nervous system across different species and distinguishes between central and peripheral components. Key concepts include neuron structure and synapse function.
