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Which factor does NOT contribute to opening the pain gate?
Which factor does NOT contribute to opening the pain gate?
What is a condition that can close the pain gate?
What is a condition that can close the pain gate?
Which main symptom is associated with nervous system disorders?
Which main symptom is associated with nervous system disorders?
Which of the following is NOT part of the nursing assessment for nervous system disorders?
Which of the following is NOT part of the nursing assessment for nervous system disorders?
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What condition contributes to closing the gate according to emotional factors?
What condition contributes to closing the gate according to emotional factors?
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Which diagnostic examination uses imaging techniques to assess the nervous system?
Which diagnostic examination uses imaging techniques to assess the nervous system?
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Which of the following indicates a physical condition affecting daily living activities?
Which of the following indicates a physical condition affecting daily living activities?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
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What role does repetition play in memory retention?
What role does repetition play in memory retention?
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Which brain region is primarily responsible for regulating sleep and arousal?
Which brain region is primarily responsible for regulating sleep and arousal?
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How are different types of long-term memories categorized in the brain?
How are different types of long-term memories categorized in the brain?
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What is primarily involved in memorization-type memory?
What is primarily involved in memorization-type memory?
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Which function is NOT regulated by the hypothalamus?
Which function is NOT regulated by the hypothalamus?
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What is the main function of the thalamus?
What is the main function of the thalamus?
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What does the midbrain NOT primarily process?
What does the midbrain NOT primarily process?
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Which function does the pons NOT perform?
Which function does the pons NOT perform?
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Which function is primarily controlled by the medulla oblongata?
Which function is primarily controlled by the medulla oblongata?
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What type of neurons enter the spinal cord through the dorsal side?
What type of neurons enter the spinal cord through the dorsal side?
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the 'fight or flight' response?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the 'fight or flight' response?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles that turn the eye laterally?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles that turn the eye laterally?
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Which of the following neurotransmitters acts as an inhibitor of pain?
Which of the following neurotransmitters acts as an inhibitor of pain?
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What does the Gate-Control Theory suggest about pain modulation?
What does the Gate-Control Theory suggest about pain modulation?
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Which structure is primarily responsible for equilibrium and posture?
Which structure is primarily responsible for equilibrium and posture?
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Which cranial nerve is involved in the parasympathetic control of heart, lungs, and abdominal organs?
Which cranial nerve is involved in the parasympathetic control of heart, lungs, and abdominal organs?
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What primary function is associated with the cerebrum?
What primary function is associated with the cerebrum?
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Which area of the brain is primarily responsible for speech production?
Which area of the brain is primarily responsible for speech production?
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Which structure is part of the limbic system and is crucial for establishing emotional memories?
Which structure is part of the limbic system and is crucial for establishing emotional memories?
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Which lobes of the cerebrum are specialized for different functions?
Which lobes of the cerebrum are specialized for different functions?
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How is short-term memory primarily stored?
How is short-term memory primarily stored?
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What is the role of the amygdala within the limbic system?
What is the role of the amygdala within the limbic system?
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Which part of the nervous system includes cranial and spinal nerves?
Which part of the nervous system includes cranial and spinal nerves?
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Which of the following areas is primarily involved in the comprehension of speech?
Which of the following areas is primarily involved in the comprehension of speech?
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Study Notes
Nervous System Review
- The nervous system is divided into the Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord.
- The PNS includes the cranial nerves and spinal nerves.
Brain
- The forebrain includes the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus.
- The cerebrum is involved with higher brain functions, sensory information processing, motor function initiation, and information integration.
- The cerebrum is divided into frontal, temporal, occipital, and parietal lobes, each specialized for different functions.
- The lobes and their functions are detailed in supplementary material.
- Specialized areas within the cerebrum such as Broca's area and Wernicke's area are involved in language and speech.
- The limbic system is important for emotions, emotional bonding, and memory formation.
- The amygdala is part of the limbic system and plays a key role in recognizing emotional content from faces and expressions, and other stimuli.
- The hippocampus is integral to forming long-term memories.
Midbrain
- The midbrain contains tracts connecting the cerebrum and thalamus and plays a role in eye-muscle reflexes, auditory and visual processing. It connects head movements with visual and auditory stimuli.
- The midbrain includes the tectum, superior and inferior colliculi, substantia nigra, and red nuclei
Pons
- The pons connects the two halves of the cerebellum and controls breathing.
Medulla Oblongata
- This structure acts as an extension of the spinal cord; it contains nerve tracts going to and from the brain, and is where almost all cranial nerves originate
- It controls many subconscious activities like respiratory rate, heart rate, and blood vessel constriction. It also controls activities like swallowing, hiccupping, coughing, and sneezing.
Cerebellum
- The cerebellum is involved in maintaining equilibrium and coordinates movements.
Spinal Cord
- The spinal cord contains ascending and descending tracts of interneurons that communicate with afferent and efferent components of the nervous system.
- Afferent neurons enter the dorsal (back) side of the spinal cord while efferent neurons exit the ventral (front) side.
Cranial Nerves
- There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves that originate from the brain stem.
- The functions of each are listed in the supplementary material.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS):
- The PNS is further subdivided into the sensory (afferent) and the motor (efferent) systems.
- The sensory system detects incoming sensations and signals from external and internal environments.
- The motor system sends signals to muscles and glands (effectors).
- The motor division is further subdivided into the somatic and autonomic systems. The somatic nervous system connects to skeletal muscles, whereas the autonomic nervous system is further divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic branches.
Autonomic Nervous System
- Sympathetic division: Fight or flight response; Its neurotransmitter is norepinephrine.
- Parasympathetic division: Rest and digest response; Its neurotransmitter is acetylcholine.
Pain pathways and gate control theory
- Gate-control theory explains how psychological factors can affect pain perception by opening and closing a neural gate in the spinal cord.
- The gate is located in the substantia gelatinosa of the spinal cord.
- Three factors involved in opening and closing the gate: the amount of activity in pain fibers, the amount of activity in other peripheral fibers, and messages that descend from the brain.
- Physical, emotional, and mental conditions can affect this gate.
Nursing Assessment of Nervous System Disorders
- Assessment of nervous system disorders may include:
- Main symptoms/signs (e.g., paresthesia, loss of consciousness)
- Medical history (e.g., hypertension, head trauma)
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assessment
- Physical assessment (e.g., muscle strength, reflexes, cranial nerves)
- Diagnostic examinations (e.g., X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, EEGs).
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Test your knowledge of the nervous system with this quiz that covers the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems. Delve into the functions of the brain, including the cerebrum and its specialized areas responsible for language and emotion. Perfect for students studying neuroscience or biology.
