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What are the universal properties of neurons?

  • Excitability, Transmission, Secretion
  • Conductivity, Secretion, Reception
  • Excitability, Conductivity, Secretion (correct)
  • Excitability, Synthesis, Secretion

    • Which division of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?

  • Somatic nervous system (SNS)
  • Central nervous system (CNS) (correct)
  • Autonomic nervous system (ANS)
  • Peripheral nervous system (PNS)

    • What are the two major divisions of the nervous system?

  • Somatic nervous system (SNS), Autonomic nervous system (ANS)
  • Central nervous system (CNS), Peripheral nervous system (PNS) (correct)
  • Enteric nervous system, Sensory nervous system
  • Sympathetic nervous system, Parasympathetic nervous system

    • What is the structure responsible for signal transmission in a neuron?

    <p>Axons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells envelop axons of the PNS and form myelin sheath?

    <p>Oligodendrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of myelin?

    <p>20% protein and 80% lipid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor affects the speed at which a nerve signal travels down an axon?

    <p>Diameter and presence of myelin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells provide insulation around nerve cell bodies in the ganglia of PNS?

    <p>Satellite cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are action potentials characterized by?

    <p>Depolarization and hyperpolarization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are synapses points of contact between, where neurotransmitters are released?

    <p>Neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are EPSPs and IPSPs involved in?

    <p>Summation and determining a neuron's response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows the nervous system to make decisions and process information?

    <p>Neural integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main divisions of the brain?

    <p>Forebrain, cerebellum, brainstem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?

    <p>Buoyancy, protection, and chemical stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the medulla oblongata located?

    <p>At the base of the brainstem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speed range at which neurons transmit signals?

    <p>0 m/s to up to 120 m/s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of conduction can occur in nerve fibers?

    <p>Continuous or saltatory conduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the points of contact between neurons where neurotransmitters are released?

    <p>Synapses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What plays a crucial role in synaptic transmission, with different types having excitatory or inhibitory effects?

    <p>Neurotransmitters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central nervous system composed of?

    <p>The brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cells form myelin in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

    <p>Schwann cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of myelin?

    <p>20% protein and 80% lipid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells provide insulation around nerve cell bodies in the ganglia of PNS?

    <p>Satellite cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor affects the speed at which a nerve signal travels down an axon?

    <p>Diameter and presence or absence of myelin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells form myelin in the central nervous system (CNS)?

    <p>Oligodendrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the supportive cells in the CNS?

    <p>Astrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the cells that envelop axons of the PNS and form myelin sheath?

    <p>Schwann cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speed range at which neurons transmit signals?

    <p>Fast = 200-400 mm/day, anterograde and retrograde</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the universal properties of neurons?

    <p>Excitability, Conductivity, Secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure responsible for signal reception in a neuron?

    <p>Dendrites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two major divisions of the nervous system?

    <p>Central nervous system (CNS) and Peripheral nervous system (PNS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the functional classes of neurons?

    <p>Multipolar, Bipolar, Unipolar, Anaxonic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of myelin?

    <p>Lipids and Proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?

    <p>Cushions the brain and spinal cord, removes waste, and delivers nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of conduction involves the propagation of action potentials along unmyelinated axons?

    <p>Continuous conduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain serves as a relay center for signals to the cerebellum?

    <p>Forebrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of EPSPs and IPSPs in neural signaling?

    <p>Promoting synaptic vesicle fusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system enables complex integration through chemical synapses?

    <p>Autonomic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the points of contact between neurons where neurotransmitters are released?

    <p>Neurotransmission sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the central nervous system's protective covering?

    <p>Myelin sheath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain?

    <p>Regulating membrane potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brainstem connects the hindbrain to the forebrain?

    <p>Midbrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure within the midbrain is involved in pain awareness?

    <p>Cerebral aqueduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nucleus within the midbrain relays inhibitory signals to thalamus and basal nuclei, suppressing unwanted body movement?

    <p>Substantia nigra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the midbrain anchors the cerebrum to the brainstem and carries corticospinal tracts?

    <p>Cerebral crus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region develops from the embryonic mesencephalon?

    <p>Midbrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brainstem contains thick stalks that connect it to the cerebellum and cranial nerves 5, 6, 7, and 8?

    <p>Pons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brainstem contains nuclei concerned with sleep, respiration, and posture?

    <p>Pons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the midbrain plays a central role in consciousness, alertness, and sleep?

    <p>Reticular formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the midbrain allows eyes to track and fixate on objects and produces rhythmic signals to the muscles of breathing and swallowing?

    <p>Tectum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Neural Signaling and Central Nervous System Anatomy

    • Neurons transmit signals at speeds ranging from 0 m/s to up to 120 m/s depending on fiber type
    • Stimulation of sensory neurons can occur via chemicals, light, heat, or mechanical forces, leading to temporary changes in membrane potential
    • Action potentials are all-or-none, non-decremental, and irreversible, characterized by depolarization and hyperpolarization
    • Signal conduction in nerve fibers can occur through continuous or saltatory conduction
    • Synapses are points of contact between neurons where neurotransmitters are released, and can be chemical or electrical
    • Neurotransmitters play a crucial role in synaptic transmission, with different types of synapses having excitatory or inhibitory effects
    • Postsynaptic potentials, such as EPSPs and IPSPs, are involved in summation, ultimately determining a neuron's response
    • Neural integration allows the nervous system to make decisions and process information, with chemical synapses enabling complex integration
    • The central nervous system includes the brain, which is divided into the forebrain, cerebellum, and brainstem
    • The brain is composed of gray and white matter, and is surrounded by three protective meninges
    • The brain contains ventricles filled with cerebrospinal fluid, which serves functions such as buoyancy, protection, and chemical stability
    • The medulla oblongata is a brain region located at the base of the brainstem, containing various nuclei and serving as a relay center for signals to the cerebellum

    Neural Signaling and Central Nervous System Anatomy

    • Neurons transmit signals at speeds ranging from 0 m/s to up to 120 m/s depending on fiber type
    • Stimulation of sensory neurons can occur via chemicals, light, heat, or mechanical forces, leading to temporary changes in membrane potential
    • Action potentials are all-or-none, non-decremental, and irreversible, characterized by depolarization and hyperpolarization
    • Signal conduction in nerve fibers can occur through continuous or saltatory conduction
    • Synapses are points of contact between neurons where neurotransmitters are released, and can be chemical or electrical
    • Neurotransmitters play a crucial role in synaptic transmission, with different types of synapses having excitatory or inhibitory effects
    • Postsynaptic potentials, such as EPSPs and IPSPs, are involved in summation, ultimately determining a neuron's response
    • Neural integration allows the nervous system to make decisions and process information, with chemical synapses enabling complex integration
    • The central nervous system includes the brain, which is divided into the forebrain, cerebellum, and brainstem
    • The brain is composed of gray and white matter, and is surrounded by three protective meninges
    • The brain contains ventricles filled with cerebrospinal fluid, which serves functions such as buoyancy, protection, and chemical stability
    • The medulla oblongata is a brain region located at the base of the brainstem, containing various nuclei and serving as a relay center for signals to the cerebellum

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