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Which function is associated with the inferior colliculus?
Which function is associated with the inferior colliculus?
- Conversion of sound waves into electrical signals
- Sound wave amplification
- Integration and processing of auditory signals (correct)
- Transmission of sound waves to the outer ear
What is the primary role of the medial geniculate body in the auditory pathway?
What is the primary role of the medial geniculate body in the auditory pathway?
- Converting sound waves into electrical signals
- Amplifying sound waves
- Processing pitch and tone
- Relay auditory information to the auditory cortex (correct)
Which area is primarily responsible for language production?
Which area is primarily responsible for language production?
- Broca’s area (correct)
- Wernicke’s area
- Auditory cortex
- Cochlear nucleus
What type of deafness results from damage to the cochlea?
What type of deafness results from damage to the cochlea?
What is the primary function of the transverse sinus?
What is the primary function of the transverse sinus?
Where is the primary auditory cortex located?
Where is the primary auditory cortex located?
Which structure is involved mainly in the production of cerebrospinal fluid?
Which structure is involved mainly in the production of cerebrospinal fluid?
What condition is characterized by an excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles?
What condition is characterized by an excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles?
Which part of the auditory pathway first receives binaural input?
Which part of the auditory pathway first receives binaural input?
What is the primary function of the external ear?
What is the primary function of the external ear?
What effect does blockage of the interventricular foramen have on cerebrospinal fluid flow?
What effect does blockage of the interventricular foramen have on cerebrospinal fluid flow?
What is the main role of the jugular vein in the circulatory system?
What is the main role of the jugular vein in the circulatory system?
Which structure connects the inferior colliculus to the medial geniculate body?
Which structure connects the inferior colliculus to the medial geniculate body?
Which condition may lead to CSF leak and subsequently decreased intracranial pressure?
Which condition may lead to CSF leak and subsequently decreased intracranial pressure?
Which structure does not play a role in cerebrospinal fluid flow?
Which structure does not play a role in cerebrospinal fluid flow?
What is the primary location of the choroid plexus in the brain?
What is the primary location of the choroid plexus in the brain?
What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?
Which structure is primarily responsible for the control of the autonomic nervous system?
Which structure is primarily responsible for the control of the autonomic nervous system?
Where are the cell bodies of sympathetic neurons typically located?
Where are the cell bodies of sympathetic neurons typically located?
What neurotransmitter is released by preganglionic neurons in the autonomic nervous system?
What neurotransmitter is released by preganglionic neurons in the autonomic nervous system?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is mainly responsible for increasing heart rate and blood pressure?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is mainly responsible for increasing heart rate and blood pressure?
What neurotransmitter do horizontal cells release?
What neurotransmitter do horizontal cells release?
Which type of retinal ganglion cells is concerned with processing motion and temporal resolution?
Which type of retinal ganglion cells is concerned with processing motion and temporal resolution?
What layer of the lateral geniculate nucleus processes information from the nasal retina?
What layer of the lateral geniculate nucleus processes information from the nasal retina?
Where does the primary visual cortex receive its main input from?
Where does the primary visual cortex receive its main input from?
What is the function of the fovea in the retina?
What is the function of the fovea in the retina?
What structure is primarily involved in processing color and fine detail in the visual system?
What structure is primarily involved in processing color and fine detail in the visual system?
What type of eye movement is characterized by quick, simultaneous movements of both eyes in the same direction?
What type of eye movement is characterized by quick, simultaneous movements of both eyes in the same direction?
Which of the following best describes vergence eye movements?
Which of the following best describes vergence eye movements?
What is the role of ON bipolar cells in the retina?
What is the role of ON bipolar cells in the retina?
Which type of retinal ganglion cells is primarily responsible for detecting motion and spatial location?
Which type of retinal ganglion cells is primarily responsible for detecting motion and spatial location?
What is the function of horizontal cells in the retina?
What is the function of horizontal cells in the retina?
Which layers of the Lateral Geniculate Nucleus process information from the ipsilateral retina?
Which layers of the Lateral Geniculate Nucleus process information from the ipsilateral retina?
What is the primary function of the dorsal stream in the visual system?
What is the primary function of the dorsal stream in the visual system?
What does the temporal retina convey to the brain?
What does the temporal retina convey to the brain?
How do the upper fibers of the optic radiation function?
How do the upper fibers of the optic radiation function?
Where is the primary visual cortex located?
Where is the primary visual cortex located?
What type of eye movement is characterized by rapid, jerky movements when shifting focus?
What type of eye movement is characterized by rapid, jerky movements when shifting focus?
Which type of eye movements allows for tracking smooth motion of a target?
Which type of eye movements allows for tracking smooth motion of a target?
Which sequence correctly describes the visual pathway from the retina to the primary visual cortex?
Which sequence correctly describes the visual pathway from the retina to the primary visual cortex?
Which component is NOT one of the three contributors to flavor perception?
Which component is NOT one of the three contributors to flavor perception?
What type of taste is primarily associated with the presence of sodium ions?
What type of taste is primarily associated with the presence of sodium ions?
Which cranial nerve innervates the taste buds of the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Which cranial nerve innervates the taste buds of the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
What type of papillae is found on the lateral back of the tongue?
What type of papillae is found on the lateral back of the tongue?
How many taste buds does each fungiform papillae contain on average?
How many taste buds does each fungiform papillae contain on average?
Flashcards
Transverse Sinus
Transverse Sinus
Drains blood and CSF toward the sigmoid sinus, located along the edge of the tentorium cerebelli.
Sigmoid Sinus
Sigmoid Sinus
Located along the posterior skull, this sinus continues from the transverse sinus to drain blood and CSF into the internal jugular vein.
Jugular Vein
Jugular Vein
Carries deoxygenated blood from the head and neck back to the heart, running down the side of the neck.
Choroid Plexus
Choroid Plexus
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Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus
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Interventricular Foramen Blockage
Interventricular Foramen Blockage
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Mesencephalic Aqueduct Blockage
Mesencephalic Aqueduct Blockage
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CSF Leak Through Dura
CSF Leak Through Dura
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Interaural Level Difference
Interaural Level Difference
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Interaural Timing Difference
Interaural Timing Difference
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Cochlear Nucleus
Cochlear Nucleus
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Superior Olivary Complex
Superior Olivary Complex
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Inferior Colliculus
Inferior Colliculus
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Medial Geniculate Body
Medial Geniculate Body
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Primary Auditory Cortex
Primary Auditory Cortex
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Sound Definition
Sound Definition
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Photoreceptor Hyperpolarization
Photoreceptor Hyperpolarization
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ON Bipolar Cells
ON Bipolar Cells
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OFF Bipolar Cells
OFF Bipolar Cells
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Lateral Inhibition
Lateral Inhibition
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Lateral Geniculate Nucleus (LGN)
Lateral Geniculate Nucleus (LGN)
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Nasal Retina
Nasal Retina
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Temporal Retina
Temporal Retina
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Dorsal Stream
Dorsal Stream
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ON BPCs
ON BPCs
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OFF BPCs
OFF BPCs
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Horizontal cells
Horizontal cells
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Optic Radiation
Optic Radiation
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Ventral Stream
Ventral Stream
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Primary Visual Cortex (V1)
Primary Visual Cortex (V1)
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ANS Functions
ANS Functions
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ANS Control
ANS Control
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Sympathetic NS
Sympathetic NS
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Parasympathetic NS
Parasympathetic NS
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Enteric NS
Enteric NS
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Saccades
Saccades
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Smooth Pursuit
Smooth Pursuit
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Vergence Movements
Vergence Movements
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Taste
Taste
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Fungiform Papillae
Fungiform Papillae
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Foliate Papillae
Foliate Papillae
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Facial Nerve (VII)
Facial Nerve (VII)
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Umami
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Study Notes
Cerebrovascular System
- Know the location and area of the brain supplied by each artery on gross specimens
- Internal Carotid Artery (ICA)
- Location: Ascends in the neck, enters the cranial cavity
- Supplies: Anterior and middle parts of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres
- Anterior Cerebral Artery (ACA)
- Location: Branches from the ICA and runs medially along the longitudinal fissure, supplying the medial frontal and parietal lobes, corpus callosum
- Anterior Communicating Artery (AComm)
- Location: Connects left and right ACAs near the optic chiasm
- Function: Part of the Circle of Willis, facilitating collateral circulation
- Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA)
- Location: Extends laterally from the ICA, travelling within the Sylvian fissure
- Supplies: Lateral aspects of frontal, parietal, and temporal lobes; basal ganglia
- Anterior Choroidal Artery
- Supplies: Optic tract, internal capsule, thalamus, hippocampus, choroid plexus
- Lenticulostriate Arteries
- Supplies: Deep structures like basal ganglia and internal capsule; vulnerable to stroke
- Posterior Cerebral Artery (PCA)
- Location: Arises from the basilar artery, courses posteriorly
- Supplies: Occipital lobe, inferior temporal lobe, and posterior parietal cortex
- Posterior Communicating Artery (PComm)
- Location: Links ICA to PCA.
- Function: Completes the Circle of Willis, collateral supply
- Superior Cerebellar Artery (SCA)
- Location: Arises from basilar artery near its bifurcation
- Supplies: Superior surface of the cerebellum, midbrain
- Basilar Artery
- Location: Runs along the midline of the brainstem
- Internal Carotid Artery (ICA)
Blood Brain Barrier
- Function: Protects the brain from toxins, pathogens, and fluctuating plasma composition while allowing nutrient exchange.
- Structure: Composed of endothelial cells with tight junctions, a basal lamina, astrocyte end-feet, and pericytes.
- Anastomoses:
- Functional and Anatomical
Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVA)
- Thrombus: A blood clot that forms in a vessel, obstructing blood flow.
- Embolus: A clot or debris travelling through the bloodstream that lodges in a distant vessel.
- Infarct: Tissue death due to prolonged lack of blood supply.
- Ischemia: Reduced blood supply leading to tissue damage.
- Transient Ischemic Accidents (TIAs): Temporary blockage causing reversible symptoms.
- Aneurysm: Localized dilation of a blood vessel due to weakness in the wall; risk of rupture.
Skull
- Know the location and purpose of structures like:
- Jugular Foramen
- Foramen Magnum
- Cribriform Plate
- Frontal Crest
- Crista Galli
- Olfactory Grooves
- Sella Turcica
- Hypophysial Fossa
- Clinoid Processes
- Groove for Middle Meningeal Artery
- Groove for Superior Sagittal Sinus
- Groove for Transverse Sinus
- Confluence of Sinuses
Ventricles/CSF
- Know the location and the order of CSF/venous flow from lateral ventricles to the jugular vein.
- Lateral Ventricles:
- Location: Located in each hemisphere of the brain
- Regions: Anterior horn, body, atrium, inferior horn, posterior horn.
- Function: The primary spaces where cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced and stored.
- Interventricular Foramen (Foramen of Monro):
- Function: Connects the two lateral ventricles to the third ventricle
- Third Ventricle:
- Location: A narrow cavity between the two halves of the diencephalon.
- Function: Houses the choroid plexus, which produces CSF.
- Mesencephalic (Cerebral) Aqueduct:
- Location: Connects the third ventricle to the fourth ventricle.
- Function: Allows the flow of CSF from the third to the fourth ventricle.
- Fourth Ventricle:
- Location: Located in the pons and medulla, it is a diamond-shaped cavity
- Lateral Ventricles:
Other Structures
- Septum Pellucidum: Thin membrane separating the lateral ventricles.
- Massa Intermedia: Connects the two thalamic halves.
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Test your knowledge on neuroanatomy and the auditory pathways with this quiz. Explore the functions of key brain structures such as the inferior colliculus, medial geniculate body, and primary auditory cortex. Determine your understanding of cerebrospinal fluid dynamics and related conditions.
