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Which layer of the spinal meninges is the toughest and extends to vertebra S2?
Which layer of the spinal meninges is the toughest and extends to vertebra S2?
The subarachnoid space is where cerebrospinal fluid circulates.
The subarachnoid space is where cerebrospinal fluid circulates.
True
What is the role of the sensory receptor in a reflex arc?
What is the role of the sensory receptor in a reflex arc?
To respond to a stimulus.
The thin and delicate layer adhering to the surface of the spinal cord is called the ______.
The thin and delicate layer adhering to the surface of the spinal cord is called the ______.
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Match the following components of a reflex arc with their roles:
Match the following components of a reflex arc with their roles:
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What is the primary function of the myelin sheath?
What is the primary function of the myelin sheath?
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An action potential will always be larger if the stimulus strength is increased.
An action potential will always be larger if the stimulus strength is increased.
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What occurs during the repolarization phase of an action potential?
What occurs during the repolarization phase of an action potential?
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The sequence leading to neurotransmission begins with the action potential reaching the axon terminal and ends with the binding of the neurotransmitter to the ______ receptor.
The sequence leading to neurotransmission begins with the action potential reaching the axon terminal and ends with the binding of the neurotransmitter to the ______ receptor.
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Match the events of neurotransmission with their sequence:
Match the events of neurotransmission with their sequence:
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Study Notes
Nerve Anatomy and Action Potentials
- Myelin sheath insulates axons, enhancing nerve impulse speed.
- Action Potentials (AP) are rapid changes in membrane potential that include depolarization followed by repolarization.
- Voltage-gated Na+ and K+ channels activate in sequence during an AP.
- The all-or-none principle ensures consistent impulse size regardless of stimulus strength.
Neurotransmission
- 99% of signal transmission in the nervous system is chemical, with 1% electrical.
- Neurotransmitter release occurs at synapses via exocytosis upon action potential arrival.
- Receptor binding on the postsynaptic neuron triggers channel openings.
Spinal Cord Structure and Protection
- The spinal cord is encased in vertebrae and surrounded by spinal meninges: dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater, which are continuous with cranial meninges.
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulates in the subarachnoid space, providing cushioning and nutrients.
Spinal Cord Functions
- Reflexes are fast and involuntary reactions to stimuli, manageable through simple spinal reflex arcs or complex cranial reflexes.
- A reflex arc includes a sensory receptor, sensory neuron, integrating center, motor neuron, and effector, such as muscles.
Brain Anatomy
- Key brain components include the cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem, hypothalamus, and thalamus.
- The brain stem encompasses the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain, crucial for basic life functions.
Blood Supply and Protection
- The brain consumes 20% of the body's oxygen and requires a continuous glucose supply.
- Lack of oxygen for more than four minutes can lead to irreversible damage.
- The blood-brain barrier (BBB) selectively allows substances like oxygen and certain drugs while protecting against harmful materials.
Cerebellum Functions
- The cerebellum coordinates balance, muscle tone, and skilled voluntary movements.
Diencephalon Functions
- The thalamus acts as the main relay for sensory and motor signals.
- The hypothalamus regulates homeostasis, including temperature, thirst, and hormone production, and links the nervous and endocrine systems.
Cerebrum and Cerebral Cortex
- The cerebrum is the largest brain region, divided into right and left hemispheres, and responsible for complex neural functions.
- The cerebral cortex is involved in sensory perception, motor control, language, and higher mental functions, encompassing four major lobes: occipital, temporal, parietal, and frontal.
Memory and Learning
- Memory involves processes of storing and retrieving information, engaging multiple brain regions, particularly in the limbic system and diencephalon.
- Skill memory is associated with the cerebellum and basal ganglia.
Cranial Nerves
- Cranial nerves I-XII serve various sensory and motor functions, including smell, vision, eye movement, taste, and autonomic regulation of organs.
Aging and Brain Development
- Rapid brain development occurs in early life due to neuron growth and increased synaptic connections.
- Aging results in brain mass decline and reduced synaptic activity, leading to potential decreases in brain function.
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Test your knowledge on nerve anatomy, action potentials, and neurotransmission with this quiz. Explore the structure and functions of the spinal cord while understanding the intricacies of nerve impulse transmission. Ideal for students studying neuroscience or advanced biology.
