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Which of the following is NOT one of the major divisions of the brain in the 18-21 day old human embryo?
Which of the following is NOT one of the major divisions of the brain in the 18-21 day old human embryo?
The structure known as the 'brainstem' is synonymous with which of the following?
The structure known as the 'brainstem' is synonymous with which of the following?
Which division of the brain houses the pons and the cerebellum?
Which division of the brain houses the pons and the cerebellum?
What is a primary function of the medulla?
What is a primary function of the medulla?
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Which brain structure is noted for containing approximately 50% of the brain's total neurons?
Which brain structure is noted for containing approximately 50% of the brain's total neurons?
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Which of the following best describes the primary components of the vertebrate nervous system?
Which of the following best describes the primary components of the vertebrate nervous system?
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What is one of the main divisions of the peripheral nervous system?
What is one of the main divisions of the peripheral nervous system?
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What are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
What are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
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Which components are considered part of the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which components are considered part of the central nervous system (CNS)?
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Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the neuroanatomy content?
Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the neuroanatomy content?
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Which component of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements?
Which component of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements?
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What is the primary focus of the provided neuroanatomy content?
What is the primary focus of the provided neuroanatomy content?
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Which part of the nervous system is primarily responsible for regulating the internal environment?
Which part of the nervous system is primarily responsible for regulating the internal environment?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the CNS and PNS?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the CNS and PNS?
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What is the primary function of afferent nerves in the somatic nervous system?
What is the primary function of afferent nerves in the somatic nervous system?
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Efferent nerves in the autonomic nervous system carry signals from the CNS to which of the following?
Efferent nerves in the autonomic nervous system carry signals from the CNS to which of the following?
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What type of interaction is characteristic of the somatic nervous system?
What type of interaction is characteristic of the somatic nervous system?
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Which component of the nervous system includes the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches?
Which component of the nervous system includes the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches?
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Which type of signals do the efferent nerves transmit in the somatic nervous system?
Which type of signals do the efferent nerves transmit in the somatic nervous system?
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Where do the afferent nerves of the autonomic nervous system carry sensory signals from?
Where do the afferent nerves of the autonomic nervous system carry sensory signals from?
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How are the efferent nerves of the ANS categorized?
How are the efferent nerves of the ANS categorized?
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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for mobilizing energy in threatening situations?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for mobilizing energy in threatening situations?
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Which of the following best describes the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which of the following best describes the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
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In the central nervous system, a cluster of cell bodies is called a:
In the central nervous system, a cluster of cell bodies is called a:
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What is a bundle of axons called in the peripheral nervous system?
What is a bundle of axons called in the peripheral nervous system?
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The gray matter of the spinal cord primarily consists of:
The gray matter of the spinal cord primarily consists of:
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What substance primarily makes up white matter in the nervous system?
What substance primarily makes up white matter in the nervous system?
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To specify a precise location within the brain, how many dimensions are required?
To specify a precise location within the brain, how many dimensions are required?
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Which term describes structures located towards the front of the body or brain?
Which term describes structures located towards the front of the body or brain?
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What is the meaning of 'ipsilateral' in the context of the nervous system?
What is the meaning of 'ipsilateral' in the context of the nervous system?
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In anatomical terms, what does a 'coronal' section refer to?
In anatomical terms, what does a 'coronal' section refer to?
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Which brain structure is most associated with movement and timing?
Which brain structure is most associated with movement and timing?
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The mesencephalon includes which structure(s)?
The mesencephalon includes which structure(s)?
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Which of these primary functions is not associated with the reticular formation?
Which of these primary functions is not associated with the reticular formation?
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A patient with Dejerine syndrome would most likely exhibit which symptoms?
A patient with Dejerine syndrome would most likely exhibit which symptoms?
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Chiari malformation results in the compression and distortion of which brain structure?
Chiari malformation results in the compression and distortion of which brain structure?
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Pontine Tegmental Cap Dysplasia affects what area of the brain?
Pontine Tegmental Cap Dysplasia affects what area of the brain?
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Which structure is NOT part of the diencephalon?
Which structure is NOT part of the diencephalon?
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What is the primary function of the thalamus?
What is the primary function of the thalamus?
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Which of these best describes the function of the hypothalamus?
Which of these best describes the function of the hypothalamus?
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Which of these is the largest division of the brain?
Which of these is the largest division of the brain?
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What structures are included in the basal ganglia?
What structures are included in the basal ganglia?
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Which structure in the limbic system is primarily associated with spatial memory?
Which structure in the limbic system is primarily associated with spatial memory?
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What percentage of the human cerebral cortex is classified as isocortex?
What percentage of the human cerebral cortex is classified as isocortex?
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What is the main distinguishing characteristic of a fissure in the brain?
What is the main distinguishing characteristic of a fissure in the brain?
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Which of these terms is equivalent to the isocortex?
Which of these terms is equivalent to the isocortex?
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Neuroanatomy
Neuroanatomy
The study of the structure of the nervous system.
Divisions of the Nervous System
Divisions of the Nervous System
The nervous system is divided into central and peripheral components.
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Comprises the brain and spinal cord.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
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Somatic Nervous System (SNS)
Somatic Nervous System (SNS)
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Autonomic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
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Sympathetic Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System
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Parasympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
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Divisions of the Human Brain
Divisions of the Human Brain
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Forebrain
Forebrain
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Midbrain
Midbrain
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Hindbrain
Hindbrain
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
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Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
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Efferent Nerves
Efferent Nerves
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Afferent Nerves
Afferent Nerves
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Peripheral Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
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Sympathetic Nerves
Sympathetic Nerves
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Parasympathetic Nerves
Parasympathetic Nerves
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Nucleus (CNS)
Nucleus (CNS)
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Ganglion (PNS)
Ganglion (PNS)
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Tract
Tract
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Nerve
Nerve
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Gray Matter
Gray Matter
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White Matter
White Matter
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Cortex
Cortex
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Cerebellum
Cerebellum
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Thalamus
Thalamus
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Hypothalamus
Hypothalamus
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Basal Ganglia
Basal Ganglia
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Limbic System
Limbic System
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Hippocampus
Hippocampus
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Amygdala
Amygdala
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Reticular Formation
Reticular Formation
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Mesencephalon
Mesencephalon
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Dejerine Syndrome
Dejerine Syndrome
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Chiari Malformation
Chiari Malformation
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Thalamo-Cortical Loops
Thalamo-Cortical Loops
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Tectum
Tectum
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course title: Psyc 301 - Brain Dysfunction & Recovery
- Topic: Structural Neuroanatomy
- Presented by: Jill Dosso, PhD
- Date: Jan 2025
- Location: UBC
- Acknowledgment: Presented from the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the xwməəkwəyəm (Musqueam) People.
Neuroanatomy - Three Parts
- The nervous system is divided into three parts for study:
- Layout and directions (general layout of the nervous system, directions in the nervous system)
- Divisions of the brain
- Cells and neurotransmitters
Optional Resources on Canvas
- Links to a neuroanatomy refresher mini-course (~45 minutes)
- Colouring activities
Learning Objectives
- Know the major divisions of the nervous system
- Understand and apply neuroanatomical directional terms
- Draw & label a cross-section of the spinal cord
The Vertebrate Nervous System
- Composed of two main components:
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- Central Nervous System (CNS)
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- Further divided into:
- Somatic Nervous System (SNS)
- Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Somatic Nervous System (SNS)
- Interacts with the external environment
- Contains afferent nerves (carry sensory signals from skin, muscles, joints, eyes, etc. to the CNS)
- Contains efferent nerves (carry motor signals from CNS to skeletal muscles to initiate movement)
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
- Regulates the body's internal environment
- Contains afferent nerves (carry sensory signals from internal organs to the CNS)
- Contains efferent nerves (carry motor signals from CNS to internal organs)
- Further divided into:
- Sympathetic nerves (mobilize energy during threatening situations)
- Parasympathetic nerves ("rest-and-digest" responses)
CNS - Composition
- Composed of:
- Brain
- Spinal cord
Spinal Cord
- Inner H-shaped core of gray matter (cell bodies, unmyelinated axons)
- Surrounding area of white matter (myelinated axons)
CNS Terminology
- Nucleus: A cluster of cell bodies in the CNS
- Tract: A bundle of axons in the CNS
- Ganglion: A cluster of cell bodies in the PNS
- Nerve: A bundle of axons in the PNS
Gray and White Matter
- Gray matter = cell bodies and capillary blood vessels
- White matter = myelinated axons
Brain Location Specifications
- Locating locations in the brain require X, Y, Z coordinates.
Directional Terms in the Nervous System
- Rostral (towards the nose)
- Caudal (towards the tail)
- Dorsal (towards the top)
- Ventral (towards the bottom)
- Anterior (towards the front)
- Posterior (towards the back)
Section Planes
- Coronal (crown-like)
- Sagittal (arrow-like)
- Horizontal (across)
Laterality
- Unilateral: Activities on one side
- Bilateral: Activities on both sides
- Ipsilateral: Structures on the same side
- Contralateral: Structures on opposite sides
Divisions of the Brain
- 5 Divisions
- Hindbrain
- Midbrain
- Forebrain
- Telencephalon
- Diencephalon
The Medulla (Myelencephalon)
- Composed primarily of tracts carrying signals between the brain and the rest of the body
Metencephalon (Pons and Cerebellum)
- Pons: Houses many fiber tracts and part of the reticular formation
- Cerebellum: 50% of the neurons in the brain, involved in movement and timing
Mesencephalon (Midbrain)
- Tectum (roof): Contains nuclei that receive and relay visual & auditory information
- Tegmentum (floor): Contains nuclei related to motor function, pain
Reticular Formation
- A network of nuclei responsible for arousal, attention, cardiac and respiratory reflexes
Mid- and Hindbrain Disorders
- Dejerine syndrome
- Chiari malformation
- Pontine Tegmental Cap Dysplasia
Diencephalon
- Composed of:
- Thalamus
- Hypothalamus
Thalamus
- Two-lobed structure
- Several nuclei that process information, relay sensory info to the cortex
Hypothalamus
- Plays a role in behaviors like feeding, sex, sleeping, and movement.
- Acts on the endocrine system via the pituitary gland.
Telencephalon
- Largest division of the brain
- Consists of:
- Cerebral cortex
- Basal ganglia
- Limbic system
Basal Ganglia
- Collection of nuclei highly connected to cortex, thalamus, and midbrain
- Involved in movement and learning
Limbic System
- Includes the hippocampus and amygdala
- Hippocampus: Spatial memory
- Amygdala: Emotion
Cerebral Cortex
- Outer layer of the brain, involved in higher-level cognitive functions
Ventricles
- Contain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
CSF Functions
- Buoyancy
- Protection
- Chemical stability
Do We Only Use 10% of Our Brains?
- No. All parts of the brain are utilized for various functions.
Additional Info
- Learning objectives: Include listing, describing, knowing, and understanding
- Specific locations in the brain: Need specific coordinates
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Test your knowledge on the major divisions of the brain and their functions as they develop in a human embryo aged 18-21 days. This quiz covers essential concepts in neuroanatomy, including the central and peripheral nervous systems. Evaluate your understanding of brain structures and their roles in the nervous system.