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What is a primary role of the hippocampus related to memory?
What is a primary role of the hippocampus related to memory?
- Consolidating information for both short and long term memory (correct)
- Regulating sleep patterns
- Controlling emotional reactions in the cortex
- Facilitating immediate emotional responses
Which condition is most directly associated with damage to the hippocampus?
Which condition is most directly associated with damage to the hippocampus?
- Dementia resulting in short term memory loss (correct)
- Chronic anxiety disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Bipolar disorder
What effect does oestrogen have on the hippocampus?
What effect does oestrogen have on the hippocampus?
- It promotes neurogenesis and increases neural connections (correct)
- It permanently damages hippocampal nerve cells
- It reduces synaptic plasticity
- It decreases neural connections within the hippocampus
Which of the following negative emotions can the hippocampus help in processing?
Which of the following negative emotions can the hippocampus help in processing?
What cognitive effect is likely to occur due to a shrunken hippocampus?
What cognitive effect is likely to occur due to a shrunken hippocampus?
Which cranial nerve originates from the medulla?
Which cranial nerve originates from the medulla?
What specific function is primarily associated with the pons?
What specific function is primarily associated with the pons?
Which of the following cranial nerves is associated with eye movement and originates from the midbrain?
Which of the following cranial nerves is associated with eye movement and originates from the midbrain?
What defines the two sections of the midbrain?
What defines the two sections of the midbrain?
Which function is primarily controlled by the reticular formation?
Which function is primarily controlled by the reticular formation?
What structure is primarily responsible for processing information to and from the thalamus?
What structure is primarily responsible for processing information to and from the thalamus?
Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the pons?
Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the pons?
How long is the medulla oblongata?
How long is the medulla oblongata?
What is the largest component of the diencephalon?
What is the largest component of the diencephalon?
Which arteries supply blood to the thalamus?
Which arteries supply blood to the thalamus?
What is a potential outcome of a unilateral brain stem lesion?
What is a potential outcome of a unilateral brain stem lesion?
What condition is most likely to result from bilateral brain stem lesions?
What condition is most likely to result from bilateral brain stem lesions?
Which structure is NOT part of the limbic system?
Which structure is NOT part of the limbic system?
What is one of the primary functions of the amygdala?
What is one of the primary functions of the amygdala?
Which type of memory is the amygdala specifically associated with?
Which type of memory is the amygdala specifically associated with?
Which confirms the role of the right amygdala in social processing?
Which confirms the role of the right amygdala in social processing?
What are the outcomes of hyperreflexia and extensor plantar response related to?
What are the outcomes of hyperreflexia and extensor plantar response related to?
Which structure is likely involved in the regulation of appetite and thirst?
Which structure is likely involved in the regulation of appetite and thirst?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of neurotransmitters at synapses?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of neurotransmitters at synapses?
What is the primary function of efferent neurons?
What is the primary function of efferent neurons?
Which type of neuroglia is primarily responsible for forming the myelin sheath?
Which type of neuroglia is primarily responsible for forming the myelin sheath?
Where can interneurons primarily be found in the nervous system?
Where can interneurons primarily be found in the nervous system?
Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the nervous system?
Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the nervous system?
What characterizes the structure of a neurone?
What characterizes the structure of a neurone?
What is the developmental origin of the central nervous system?
What is the developmental origin of the central nervous system?
What is the primary role of microglia in the nervous system?
What is the primary role of microglia in the nervous system?
Which brain region is primarily responsible for processing sensory information?
Which brain region is primarily responsible for processing sensory information?
What is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) primarily responsible for?
What is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) primarily responsible for?
What is the primary collective function of the basal ganglia?
What is the primary collective function of the basal ganglia?
Which disease is characterized by the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra?
Which disease is characterized by the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra?
What role does the hypothalamus play in homeostasis?
What role does the hypothalamus play in homeostasis?
Which hormone is produced by the anterior pituitary?
Which hormone is produced by the anterior pituitary?
What is a common symptom of bilateral cerebellar dysfunction?
What is a common symptom of bilateral cerebellar dysfunction?
Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for the conscious awareness and initiation of actions?
Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for the conscious awareness and initiation of actions?
What type of movement impairment may occur due to a glioma in the cerebellum?
What type of movement impairment may occur due to a glioma in the cerebellum?
What triggers the hypothalamus to initiate homeostatic responses?
What triggers the hypothalamus to initiate homeostatic responses?
In the event of focal cerebral lesions, one potential symptom may include:
In the event of focal cerebral lesions, one potential symptom may include:
What type of hormonal disorder can result from dysfunction of the pituitary gland?
What type of hormonal disorder can result from dysfunction of the pituitary gland?
What anatomical feature maximizes the surface area of the cerebral cortex?
What anatomical feature maximizes the surface area of the cerebral cortex?
Which of the following is a symptom of Huntington’s disease?
Which of the following is a symptom of Huntington’s disease?
Why is the pituitary gland often referred to as the 'master gland'?
Why is the pituitary gland often referred to as the 'master gland'?
Which type of input does the hypothalamus receive to manage homeostasis?
Which type of input does the hypothalamus receive to manage homeostasis?
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Study Notes
Neurological Anatomy and Physiology
- Understanding the structure and function of nerve cells is essential for comprehending the nervous system.
- Information transmission occurs through a complex interplay of neurons, neurotransmitters, and synapses.
- The nervous system detects environmental changes and responds via muscles, organs, and glands, providing higher cognitive functions such as learning and self-awareness.
- Damage can occur due to genetic conditions, diseases, or injury.
Neurones
- Neurons are specialized cells responsible for receiving, integrating, and transmitting information.
- Each neuron has a cell body, dendrites for sensory reception, an axon to carry signals away, and nerve terminals.
- Information is relayed at synapses, where neurotransmitters facilitate communication by changing membrane potentials.
Neuroglia Cells
- Glial cells support neuron function but do not process information directly.
- Major types of glial cells include:
- Oligodendrocytes: form the myelin sheath around axons, enhancing conduction speed.
- Astrocytes: contribute to the blood-brain barrier.
- Microglia: act as phagocytes, responding to injury.
Organization of Neurones
- Afferent neurons convey sensory information from periphery to the CNS; efferent neurons transmit signals from the CNS to muscles.
- Interneurons are contained entirely within the CNS, facilitating communication between sensory and motor pathways.
Development of the Nervous System
- The nervous system develops from the ectoderm, forming structures like the telencephalon and diencephalon by specific weeks of embryonic development.
- Major brain structures include the medulla, pons, cerebellum, and cerebral cortex, with distinct roles in processing and relaying information.
Brain Structure and Function
- The brainstem consists of the medulla, pons, and midbrain, controlling essential life functions and cranial nerves.
- The thalamus acts as a relay station, processing input to and from various brain regions.
- The limbic system, containing the amygdala, hypothalamus, basal ganglia, and hippocampus, is crucial for emotion, memory, and homeostasis.
Basal Ganglia
- Deeply seated structures that facilitate movement and behavioral regulation.
- Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases impact movement control by degenerating specific neuron types in the basal ganglia, leading to rigidity and involuntary movements.
Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
- Regulates internal body environment through homeostatic responses to neural and circulatory signals.
- The pituitary gland communicates with the hypothalamus, controlling hormone production affecting growth, metabolism, and stress response.
Cerebellum
- The largest hindbrain component, responsible for motor control and coordination.
- Lesions can result in loss of balance, incoordination, and speech difficulties.
Cerebral Hemispheres and Cortex
- The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the cerebral hemispheres, responsible for higher cognitive functions and sensory processing.
- Gyri and sulci optimize cortical surface area for neural connections.
Frontal Lobe Functionality
- Frontal lesions can lead to seizures, sensory-motor deficits, and psychological changes, highlighting the lobe's significant role in various cognitive processes.
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