Neurologic System Structure and Function
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for transmitting sensory impulses from the surface of the eye?

  • Trigeminal (correct)
  • Facial
  • Trochlear
  • Abducens
  • Which of the following cranial nerves has both motor and sensory functions related to the face?

  • Vestibulocochlear
  • Optic
  • Hypoglossal
  • Trigeminal (correct)
  • Damage to the abducens nerve would most likely affect which function?

  • Lateral eye movement (correct)
  • Sense of smell
  • Ability to taste
  • Facial expression
  • Which nerve is evaluated when a clinician asks a patient to clench their teeth?

    <p>Trigeminal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Experiencing a loss of taste in the anterior two-thirds of the tongue indicates damage to which nerve?

    <p>Facial (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the role of afferent nerves?

    <p>Carry signals towards the brain. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glial cell type is responsible for myelin sheath formation within the central nervous system (CNS)?

    <p>Oligodendroglia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these cell types is the primary immune cell within the CNS?

    <p>Microglia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of ependymal cells in the CNS?

    <p>Lining the ventricles and choroid plexuses, involved in CSF production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) provide metabolic support and promote regeneration for neurons?

    <p>Nonmyelinating Schwann cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Satellite glial cells in the PNS have a function most similar to which cell type in the CNS?

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    Which statement about nerve regeneration is most accurate?

    <p>Myelinated fibers in the PNS can repair themselves through an axonal reaction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fate of the distal axon during Wallerian degeneration?

    <p>It swells, degenerates, and loses synaptic contact. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells are responsible for phagocytizing the remnants of the axon terminal after injury?

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    Approximately how long after an injury do new terminal sprouts project from the proximal segment of an axon?

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    What is the approximate rate of nerve regeneration in the PNS?

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    Why do peripheral nerves injured close to the spinal cord recover poorly and slowly?

    <p>Long distance between the cell body and the peripheral termination of the axon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor significantly limits the regeneration of axonal constituents in the central nervous system (CNS)?

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    Which type of nerve injury typically allows for more full recovery?

    <p>Crushing injury (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the olfactory bulb in the sense of smell?

    <p>Transmitting impulses to the temporal lobe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the olfactory nerve (Cranial Nerve I)?

    <p>It is purely sensory and carries impulses for the sense of smell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause abnormal ocular movements?

    <p>Dysfunction of the oculomotor, trochlear, or abducens cranial nerves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of the brain is primarily involved in processing visual information?

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    What physical symptoms may result from damage to the midbrain?

    <p>Difficulty with vision and hearing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do the superior colliculi play in the midbrain?

    <p>Controlling voluntary and involuntary visual motor movements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Brodmann areas are primarily involved in visual association?

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    What is the consequence of damage to the area responsible for expressive language?

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    Which system is critical for regulating attention and consciousness?

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    What type of aphasia is characterized by difficulty in understanding language?

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    Which of the following best defines the role of the cerebellum?

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    What aspect of behavior is heavily influenced by the limbic system?

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    Which function is associated with the hypothalamus?

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    What is the primary role of attentional systems in cognitive function?

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    What characterizes damage to the cerebellum?

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    Which of the following is primarily regulated by the medulla oblongata?

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    Damage to the reticular formation would most likely result in:

    <p>Disturbances in consciousness and wakefulness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The "Reticular Activating System" is comprised of which two structures?

    <p>Reticular Formation and Cerebral Cortex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following motor responses is controlled by the Reticular Formation?

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    Besides the medulla oblongata, which other area also aids in controlling respirations?

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    Where are the nuclei of the IX through XII Cranial Nerves located?

    <p>Medulla Oblongata (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the brainstem?

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    What is the function of the Reticular Formation?

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    Flashcards

    Afferent Nerves

    Nerves that carry signals toward an organ, such as the brain.

    Efferent Nerves

    Nerves that carry signals away from an organ to other parts.

    Astrocytes

    Support cells in the CNS forming connections between neurons and blood vessels.

    Oligodendrocytes

    Cells in the CNS responsible for forming the myelin sheath around axons.

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    Microglia

    CNS cells that clean up cellular debris and act as immune cells.

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    Schwann Cells

    Cells in the PNS that form myelin sheaths around nerves.

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    Regeneration of Nerves

    Process where myelinated fibers in the PNS can repair themselves after injury.

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    Chromatolysis

    Process involving swelling and loss of Nissl bodies in the cell body after axon injury.

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    Trigeminal Nerve

    Mixed nerve with motor & sensory functions for the face; tests sensations like pain and touch.

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    Abducens Nerve

    Motor nerve for lateral rectus muscle; controls eye abduction.

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    Facial Nerve

    Mixed nerve supplying muscles for facial expressions and taste sensations from anterior tongue.

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    Cranial Nerve Testing

    Methods to assess nerve function; includes sensations and muscle movements.

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    Sensory Impulses Testing

    Evaluating sensory abilities like pain, touch, and temperature sensations.

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    Macrophages

    Immune cells that clean up debris from injured nerves.

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    Retrograde changes

    Changes occurring at the proximal end of an injured axon.

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    Regeneration speed

    Nerve growth occurs slowly at approximately 1mm per day.

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    Injury location

    The position of the nerve injury impacts regeneration success.

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    CNS regeneration limits

    Regeneration in the CNS is hindered by glial scar formation.

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    Crushing injury vs. cut injury

    Crushed nerves can recover better than cut nerves.

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    Oligodendrocyte myelin

    Myelin formed by oligodendrocytes in the CNS can inhibit regeneration.

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    Expressive Aphasia

    Difficulty in forming words due to brain damage.

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    Receptive Aphasia

    Difficulty in understanding spoken or written language caused by brain damage.

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    Limbic System

    Brain area involved in emotions and memory consolidation.

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    Cerebellum

    Brain part that maintains balance, posture, and coordination.

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    Attentional Systems

    Neural systems that help maintain attention and arousal.

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    Memory Systems

    Neural networks involved in storing and communicating information.

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    Reticular Activating System

    Regulates attention, information processing, and consciousness.

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    Affective Systems

    Neural systems that mediate emotions and intentions.

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    Ocular Movements

    The ability of the eyes to track moving objects in the visual field.

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    Cranial Nerves Involved

    Oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens nerves control eye movements.

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    Occipital Lobe Functions

    Processes visual information and contains the primary visual cortex.

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    Midbrain Dysfunction Symptoms

    Damage can lead to movement disorders, vision/hearing issues, and memory problems.

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    Superior Colliculi

    Responsible for visual motor movements, affects tracking of moving objects.

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    Medulla Oblongata

    The lowest portion of the brainstem that controls reflex activities like heart rate and respiration.

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    Cranial Nerves

    Nerves IX through XII are located in the medulla oblongata and serve various functions.

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    Reticular Formation

    A network of nuclei in the brainstem that controls vital reflexes and connections to the cortex.

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    Reticular Activating System (RAS)

    The part of the reticular formation that helps maintain consciousness and attention.

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    Vital Reflexes

    Automatic responses managed by the brainstem that include cardiovascular and respiratory functions.

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    Sleep-Wake Rhythms

    Patterns regulated by the brainstem that aid in transitioning between sleeping and waking states.

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    Broca's Area

    A region in the forebrain responsible for the motor aspects of speech.

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    Wernicke's Area

    Part of the forebrain involved in the reception and interpretation of speech.

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    Study Notes

    Neurologic System Structure and Function

    • Afferent nerves carry information toward organs.
    • Efferent nerves carry information away from organs.

    Types of Neurons

    • Unipolar neurons have a single process extending from the cell body.
    • Pseudounipolar neurons have a single process that divides into two branches.
    • Bipolar neurons have two processes extending from the cell body.
    • Multipolar neurons have many processes extending from the cell body.

    Support Cells of the Nervous System

    • Astrocytes form specialized contacts between neuronal surfaces and blood vessels and provide rapid transport of nutrients and metabolites.
    • Oligodendrocytes form myelin sheaths in the central nervous system.
    • Microglia are responsible for cleaning cellular debris and are part of the immune response.
    • Ependymal cells line the ventricles and choroid plexuses and aid in CSF production.
    • Schwann cells form myelin sheaths in the peripheral nervous system.
    • Satellite glial cells surround sensory, sympathetic, and parasympathetic nerve cell bodies and ganglia to protect them and promote communication.

    Nerve Regeneration

    • Mature neurons in the central nervous system do not regenerate.
    • Myelinated fibers in the peripheral nervous system can regenerate.
    • Regeneration depends on factors such as location and type of injury.
    • Regeneration can be affected by scarring.

    Brain Structures

    • The brain weighs approximately 3 pounds.
    • The brain receives 15-20% of total cardiac output.
    • The brain has three major divisions (forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain).
    • The forebrain includes the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus.
    • The midbrain connects the forebrain to the hindbrain and has associated structures.
    • The hindbrain includes the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata, and also connects to the spinal cord.

    Cranial Nerves

    • Detailed information on the cranial nerves is provided in table format.

    Cerebral Hemispheres

    • The cerebrum is divided into two hemispheres.
    • Each hemisphere has functional areas for different tasks.
    • The hemispheres are connected by the corpus callosum.
    • Functional areas are provided in detailed diagram.

    Limbic System

    • Located between the telencephalon and diencephalon.
    • Plays a role in emotion, memory, and behavior.

    Diencephalon

    • Surrounds the brainstem, has four divisions.
    • Controls vital functions.
    • Includes thalamus and hypothalamus.
    • Includes epithalamus, thalamus, subthalamus and hypothalamus
    • Information about the thalamus, epithalamus etc are provided within the text.

    Midbrain

    • Made up of 3 structures.
    • Includes tectum and tegmentum and cerebral peduncles.

    Hindbrain

    • Includes the cerebellum, pons, and medulla.
    • Controls vital reflexes.
    • Aids in controlling respiration

    Reticular Formation

    • Diffuse network of nuclei throughout the brainstem, connecting to different parts of the brain and spinal cord.
    • Plays roles in regulating sleep-wake cycles, arousal, cardiovascular activity, and respiratory function.

    Cognitive Operations

    • Neural systems that are essential for cognitive functions.
    • Includes attentional systems and memory and language systems.

    Eye Muscles

    • Six extrinsic muscles control eye movement.
    • These muscles arise from the common tendinous ring of the orbit.

    Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

    • Clear, colourless fluid similar to blood plasma.
    • CSF supports and protects the brain and spinal cord.
    • CSF is produced by the choroid plexus.
    • CSF is reabsorbed through arachnoid villi.

    Blood Supply to the Brain

    • Brain receives a great amount of blood.
    • Blood flow is regulated by CO2 levels.
    • Brain receives blood from two systems (internal carotid and vertebral arteries).
    • Circle of Willis provides alternative blood flow pathways.

    Midbrain Dysfunction

    • Effects of damage to midbrain structures.
    • Includes movement disorders and problems with vision and hearing.
    • Includes sensory and motor problems.
    • Parkinsonian symptoms and akinetic mutism may occur.

    Parkinson's Disease

    • Neurologic condition characterized by tremors and rigidity.
    • Related to degeneration of brain structures.

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