Neurophysiology Lecture 1

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Match the following brain structures with their primary functions:

Pons = Connecting spinal cord with brain and regulating sleep Hypothalamus = Regulating body temperature and autonomic activities Cerebellum = Coordinating voluntary muscles Thalamus = Main relay station for sensory impulses

Match the following parts of the brain with their characteristics:

Midbrain = Contains centers for visual and auditory reflexes Reticular Formation = Filters sensory input and maintains consciousness Epithalamus = Includes the pineal gland affecting cyclic activities Cerebrum = Responsible for conscious thought and voluntary motor functions

Match the following functions with the respective areas they monitor:

Cerebral Cortex = Conscious awareness of sensations Limbic System = Emotional regulation Substantia Nigra = Suppresses unwanted muscle contractions RAS = Helps control muscle tone and posture during movements

Match the following aspects of the cerebrum with their descriptions:

Gyri = Folds on the surface of the cerebral cortex Corpus Callosum = Connects the two cerebral hemispheres Basal Nuclei = Gray matter located in the interior of the brain White Matter = Tracts that connect various functional parts of the cerebrum Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components with their corresponding brain functions:

Cerebellum = Produces ataxia when diseased Hypothalamus = Regulates food and water intake Thalamus = Processes taste and pain sensory impulses Reticular Formation = Helps in habituation to sensory stimuli Signup and view all the answers

Match the following brain structures with their primary functions:

Medulla = Controls vital functions such as heartbeat and breathing Cerebellum = Coordinates movement and balance Diencephalon = Manages moods and memory Cerebrum = Responsible for thought and creativity Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to the central nervous system with their definitions:

Gyri = Raised areas of the cerebral cortex Sulci = Fissures between gyri Gray matter = Contains mostly cell bodies and dendrites White matter = Composed primarily of myelinated axons Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts about brain metabolism with their effects:

Continuous supply of glucose = Essential for proper brain function 1-2 minutes interruption of blood flow = May impair brain cells 4 minutes without oxygen = Leads to permanent damage 20% of oxygen need at rest = Represents brain's oxygen consumption Signup and view all the answers

Match the following systems of the nervous system with their descriptions:

Sensory system = Involves processing pain and special senses Motor system = Controls reflexes and voluntary movement Limbic system = Involved in emotions and memory Higher functions = Refer to complex cognitive activities Signup and view all the answers

Match the following areas of the brain with the appropriate related functions:

Thalamus = Acts as a relay station for sensory signals Hypothalamus = Regulates internal body environment Brain stem = Coordinates basic bodily functions Cerebral cortex = Involved in higher cognitive processes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Overview

Instructor: Dr. Rayan Khalid, MBBS, M.Sc, MD
Topics Covered: Applied Anatomy, Sensory System, Pain, Reflex & Motor Systems, Higher Functions, Limbic System, Sleep & EEG, Special Senses.

Nervous System Divisions

Central Nervous System (CNS): Includes brain and spinal cord; responsible for processing and transmitting information.
General Terminology:
- Gyri: Raised areas of the brain.
- Sulci: Fissures between gyri.
- Gray Matter: Contains cell bodies, dendrites; found in the cortex and inner spinal cord.
- White Matter: Composed of myelinated axons; facilitates communication within the CNS.

Brain Anatomy

Weight: Approx. 1,600 g in men, 1,450 g in women.
Functionality: Consumes 20% of oxygen at rest, highest metabolic activity; requires continuous glucose supply.
Vulnerability: 1-2 min without blood flow can impair function; over 4 min can cause permanent damage.

Major Brain Structures

Brain Stem: Comprised of medulla, pons, and midbrain; regulates basic life functions.
Medulla: Controls vital functions like cardiac and respiratory centers.
Pons: Connects different brain parts; involved in sleep and bladder control.
Midbrain: Contains centers for auditory and visual reflexes, including the substantia nigra, which moderates unwanted muscle movements.

Diencephalon Functions

Thalamus: Primary relay station for sensory impulses to the cortex.
Hypothalamus: Regulates autonomic functions including temperature, hunger, and thirst.
Limbic System: Responsible for emotion and memory.

Cerebellum

Location: Positioned below the cerebrum.
Function: Coordinates voluntary muscle movements and maintains balance.
Pathology: Disease can result in ataxia (loss of coordination).

Cerebrum Structure

Hemispheres: Two hemispheres joined by the corpus callosum.
Cortex: Outer layer of gray matter involved in higher-order functions.
Left Hemisphere: Focused on language and analytical skills; controls right body side.
Right Hemisphere: Handles nonverbal tasks and spatial awareness; controls left body side.
Hemispheric Dominance: 90% of individuals are left-dominant, affecting handedness and cognitive functions.

Cerebral Lobes

Frontal Lobe: Involved in thought elaboration, motor function, and personality.
Parietal Lobe: Contains sensory cortex for touch and proprioception.
Temporal Lobe: Processes auditory information and balance.
Occipital Lobe: Dedicated to visual processing.

Spinal Cord

Dimensions: Approximately 17-18 inches long, extending from the foramen magnum to lower lumbar vertebrae.
Regions: Divided into cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions.
Cauda Equina: Bundle of nerve roots at the terminal end of the spinal cord.

Ascending Spinal Tracts

Three Neuron Pathway:
- First Order Neurons: From receptors to spinal cord.
- Second Order Neurons: From spinal cord to subcortical areas.
- Third Order Neurons: From subcortex to cerebral cortex.

CNS Protection

Protective Structures: Includes bone (skull and vertebrae), adipose tissue, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Meninges: Composed of dura mater, arachnoid layer, and pia mater; protects and supports the brain and spinal cord.

Meningeal Extensions

Falx Cerebri: Separates cerebral hemispheres.
Falx Cerebelli: Divides cerebellar hemispheres.
Tentorium Cerebelli: Separates cerebrum from cerebellum.

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Volume: Approximately 140 ml; cushions the brain.
Ventricles: Interconnected cavities producing CSF, including lateral, third, and fourth ventricles.

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Composition: Includes 43 pairs of nerves; sensory and motor neurons.
Cranial Nerves: 12 pairs responsible for sensory and motor functions; categorized as sensory, motor, or mixed.
Spinal Nerves: 31 pairs, all mixed; named by the vertebral level from which they arise.

Cranial Nerve Functions

Sensory Nerves: Olfactory, Optic, Vestibulocochlear.
Mixed Nerves: Trigeminal, Glossopharyngeal.
Motor Nerves: Oculomotor, Trochlear, Abducens, Hypoglossal, Facial, Vagus, Accessory.

Spinal Nerve Structure

Roots: Comprised of dorsal (sensory) and ventral (motor) roots; converge to form mixed spinal nerves.

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This quiz covers the key concepts from the first lecture of Neurophysiology, as presented by Dr. Rayan Khalid. Topics include applied anatomy, sensory systems, pain, reflex and motor systems, higher functions, limbic system, and sleep. Test your understanding of these fundamental areas in physiology.