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What process maximizes the amount of gray matter in the cranial cavity?

  • Cell multiplication
  • Cortex folding (correct)
  • Neuronal migration
  • Synaptic pruning

Which lobe is separated from the parietal lobe by the central sulcus?

  • Frontal lobe (correct)
  • Occipital lobe
  • Temporal lobe
  • Insular lobe

Which of the following regions has no obvious anatomical border with the parietal or temporal lobes?

  • Temporal lobe
  • Occipital lobe (correct)
  • Frontal lobe
  • Parietal lobe

What classification system did Korbinian Brodmann develop for the cerebral cortex?

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Which area in the occipital lobe is primarily responsible for visual perception?

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What anatomical landmark separates the temporal lobe from other regions of the brain?

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Which lobe is located posteriorly and is associated with visual processing?

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What is the term for the concept that specific regions of the cerebral cortex are associated with particular functions?

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What is the primary function of the longitudinal fissure?

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What neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the substantia nigra pars compacta?

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Which structure is crucial for communication between the two cerebral hemispheres?

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What is the primary role of the basal nuclei?

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Which receptors are activated by dopamine in the direct pathway?

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What describes the structure and function of the cerebral cortex?

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How does the substantia nigra pars compacta affect movement when it is firing?

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Which brain structure is NOT connected to the cerebrum through the diencephalon?

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What term refers to the raised ridges found on the cerebral cortex?

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Which region is primarily involved in learning and memory?

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What is the primary role of the diencephalon in the brain?

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What is the etymology of the term 'diencephalon'?

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What structural feature allows more gray matter to fit within the cranial cavity?

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Which pathway is inhibited by dopamine in the basal nuclei circuitry?

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Approximately how large would the surface area of the cerebral cortex be if laid flat?

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Which structure is not part of the basal nuclei mentioned?

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What is the primary function of the anterior and lateral columns in the CNS?

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What is the role of the blood-brain barrier in the CNS?

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Which arteries branch off the aorta to supply the brain with oxygenated blood?

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What can a disruption in the circulation of blood to the CNS lead to?

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What is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) primarily produced from?

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What role does the cardiovascular system play concerning the CNS?

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Which arteries supply blood to the superficial tissues of the cranium?

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How does the CNS ensure a privileged blood supply?

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What is the primary function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the central nervous system?

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How does CSF primarily exit the ventricular system?

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What are arachnoid granulations primarily responsible for?

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What is a key difference between the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

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Where does CSF flow after exiting the fourth ventricle?

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What is the main function of the midbrain within the brain stem?

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Which part of the brain stem is responsible for connecting with the cerebellum?

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Which structure is NOT considered part of the PNS?

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Which function is primarily associated with spinal nerves?

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What is the role of the inferior colliculus in the midbrain?

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What role do metabolic wastes have in cerebrospinal fluid circulation?

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What does the term 'tectum' refer to in the context of the midbrain?

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Which function is NOT regulated by the pons and medulla?

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How does sensory information from the inferior colliculus reach the cerebrum?

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What structure is located at the ventral surface of the forebrain?

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Which component of the brain stem is responsible for the ascending and descending pathways to the spinal cord?

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Longitudinal Fissure

A deep groove separating the left and right cerebral hemispheres.

Cerebral Hemisphere

One of the two halves of the cerebrum.

Corpus Callosum

A bundle of nerve fibers connecting the two cerebral hemispheres, allowing communication.

Basal Nuclei

Brain structures deep inside the cerebrum, involved in planning movements.

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Basal Forebrain

Brain region involved in learning and memory.

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Limbic Cortex

Part of the cerebral cortex involved in emotion, memory, and behavior.

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Cerebral Cortex

Outer layer of gray matter on the cerebrum responsible for higher functions.

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Gyrus

Ridge or bump on the cerebral cortex.

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Cerebral Cortex Folding

The brain's folding maximizes its surface area within the skull, increasing gray matter capacity.

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Lobes of the Cerebral Cortex

The cerebral cortex is divided into four major regions: frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes.

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Lateral Sulcus

A deep groove that separates the temporal lobe from the other cerebral areas on the outer brain surface.

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Brodmann's Areas

A system of classifying the cerebral cortex based on microscopic tissue structure (cytoarchitecture).

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Parietal Lobe

A portion of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information (especially touch and spatial awareness) and other higher-level functions.

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Temporal Lobe

A portion of the cerebral cortex primarily associated with hearing, memory formation, and comprehension of language.

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Basal Nuclei Output

The basal nuclei send inhibitory signals (using GABA) to the thalamus.

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Substantia Nigra pars compacta

A brain region that activates the direct pathway and inhibits the indirect pathway through dopamine.

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Occipital Lobe

A cerebral lobe at the posterior end of the brain primarily responsible for vision.

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Dopamine Receptors

D1-type receptors are excitatory; and D2-type receptors are inhibitory.

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Localization of Function

Different areas of the brain are associated with specific functions.

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Direct Pathway

Activated by dopamine, promotes movement.

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Indirect Pathway

Inhibited by dopamine, prevents unwanted movements.

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Diencephalon

Central brain region connecting the cerebrum and other parts of the nervous system (except olfaction).

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Olfaction-Brain connection

The sense of smell connects directly to the cerebrum; bypassing the diencephalon.

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Diencephalon Function

The diencephalon serves as the main routing center for information to and from the cerebrum (except olfactory input).

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Brain Stem

The lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum to the spinal cord. It includes the midbrain, pons, and medulla.

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Midbrain

The region of the brain stem above the pons. It is involved in coordinating sensory information from sight, sound, and touch.

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Pons

Part of the brain stem that connects the cerebellum to the brainstem. It plays a role in breathing, sleep, and balance.

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Medulla

The lowest part of the brainstem, connecting to the spinal cord. It controls vital functions like heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

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Tectum

The dorsal (top) part of the midbrain, responsible for processing sensory information.

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Tegmentum

The ventral (bottom) part of the midbrain, involved in movement and reward.

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Inferior Colliculus

A bump in the tectum of the midbrain, part of the auditory pathway.

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Superior Colliculus

A bump in the tectum of the midbrain, integrating sensory information for orienting the eyes.

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CSF Flow

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulates through the brain and spinal cord, moving from ventricles to the subarachnoid space and eventually reabsorbed into the blood.

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CSF Functions

CSF serves two main functions: removing metabolic waste from the CNS and providing a protective cushion around the brain and spinal cord.

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Subarachnoid Space

The space between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater, filled with CSF, surrounding the entire CNS.

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Arachnoid Granulations

Outpocketings of the arachnoid membrane that extend into the dural sinuses, allowing CSF reabsorption back into the blood.

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CSF Circulation Pathway

CSF travels from the ventricles (lateral, third, fourth) to the subarachnoid space and ultimately reabsorbed into the blood through arachnoid granulations.

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CSF Waste Removal

CSF picks up metabolic waste from the nervous tissue during its circulation and carries it out of the CNS.

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CSF as a Cushion

CSF surrounding the brain and spinal cord creates a protective buffer that helps absorb shocks and impacts.

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CSF Reabsorption

Once CSF reaches the dural sinuses through arachnoid granulations, it is reabsorbed into the bloodstream along with waste products.

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Common Carotid Arteries

Major arteries branching off the aorta, providing blood to the head and neck.

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Internal Carotid Arteries

Branches of the common carotid arteries, supplying blood directly to the brain.

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Blood-Brain Barrier

A protective mechanism that restricts the passage of certain substances from the bloodstream into the brain.

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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Fluid produced by the brain, circulating within the ventricles and around the spinal cord, providing cushioning and nourishment.

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Ventricles

Cavities within the brain and spine that contain and circulate cerebrospinal fluid.

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Stroke

Disruption of blood supply to the brain, causing cell death due to oxygen deprivation.

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Aorta

The main artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood from the heart.

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How is Circulation Disrupted in a Stroke?

A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel in the brain bursts, leading to limited oxygen supply and damage to brain tissue.

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Study Notes

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to describe the growth and differentiation of the neural tube
  • They will be able to relate different stages of development to adult structures of the central nervous system
  • Explain the expansion of the ventricular system of the adult brain from the central canal of the neural tube
  • Describe the connections of the diencephalon and cerebellum based on patterns of embryonic development

Brain Structure

  • The brain is a complex organ with gray and white matter
  • Understanding brain development helps understand how parts relate to each other
  • The embryonic nervous system starts as a simple structure, becoming increasingly complex
  • Structures appearing adjacent in the adult brain may not be connected, but there is order in their development

The Neural Tube

  • A fertilized egg (zygote) begins dividing to form an organism
  • This occurs through three germ layers: endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm
  • The ectoderm forms the outer covering of the body and develops into the nervous system
  • Neuroectoderm is a specialized region of ectoderm, the precursor to the nervous system

Early Embryonic Development of Nervous System

  • Neuroectoderm differentiates into neuroepithelium, forming a neural plate
  • The neural plate folds inward, forming a neural groove
  • The neural groove edges converge, forming the neural tube
  • Cells from the neural folds separate to form the neural crest, a precursor to the peripheral nervous system
  • Neural crest cells form many tissues, not just the nervous system, such as craniofacial cartilage and bone

Primary and Secondary Vesicles

  • The neural tube develops into three primary vesicles (prosencephalon, mesencephalon, and rhombencephalon)
  • These primary vesicles further develop into five secondary vesicles (telencephalon, diencephalon, mesencephalon, metencephalon, and myelencephalon)
  • Telencephalon—cerebrum
  • Diencephalon—thalamus, hypothalamus, also the eye cup (retina)
  • Mesencephalon—midbrain
  • Metencephalon—pons, cerebellum
  • Myelencephalon—medulla oblongata

Spinal Cord Development

  • The spinal cord develops from the posterior neural tube, maintaining its basic tube structure
  • Dorsal (posterior) cells develop sensory function; ventral (anterior) cells develop motor function
  • The spinal cord has anterior, posterior, and lateral horns of gray matter, which have sensory and motor functions
  • The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes nerves and ganglia but is not as contained as the CNS

The Brain Stem

  • The brain stem includes the midbrain, pons, and medulla
  • The midbrain is a small area between the thalamus and pons, with the tectum and tegmentum
  • Pons-anterior portion of the brain stem with white matter connecting the cerebellum to other structures.
  • The medulla is part of the brain stem, related to sleep/wakefulness
  • Cranial nerves emerge from the brain stem to control head and neck functions

The Cerebellum

  • The cerebellum is situated on the posterior surface of the brain stem
  • It compares cerebrum data with sensory feedback data via the spinal cord
  • It is responsible for movement coordination and balance.
  • About 10 percent of the brain's volume

The Cerebrum

  • The cerebrum, the largest part of the brain, has a cerebral cortex and subcortical nuclei
  • The cortex has gyri (ridges) and sulci (grooves), increasing surface area
  • The cortex is divided into four lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital
  • Different regions of the cortex are associated with different functions

The Diencephalon

  • The diencephalon is the connection between the cerebrum and other brain parts
  • It has two main regions: thalamus (relay center for sensory information except smell) and hypothalamus (regulates homeostasis)
  • Includes the epithalamus, a smaller part

The Ventricular System

  • CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) circulates throughout the CNS, in ventricles
  • CSF is produced in the choroid plexuses of the ventricles.
  • CSF flows through the ventricles and into the subarachnoid space for reabsorption

Blood Supply to the Brain

  • The blood supply to the brain is vital
  • The major arteries are the internal carotid arteries and vertebral arteries
  • These arteries form the Circle of Willis to ensure uninterrupted blood flow
  • Blood from the brain drains through sinuses and veins

Protective Coverings of the Brain and Spinal Cord

  • Meninges (dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater) protect the brain and spinal cord
  • Arachnoid mater has fibrous extensions (trabeculae).
  • CSF circulates in the subarachnoid space

Cranial and Spinal Nerves

  • Cranial nerves control head and neck, a few also have parasympathetic function.
  • Spinal nerves are paired, named according to the vertebral level
  • Spinal nerves have sensory and motor neurons; they're organized into plexuses (networks)
  • Plexuses (cervical, brachial, lumbar, and sacral) innervate different body regions or nerves associated with specific functions

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