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Cerebrospinal fluid primarily protects the brain and spinal cord from chemical and physical ______.
Cerebrospinal fluid primarily protects the brain and spinal cord from chemical and physical ______.
injuries
The cerebrum is considered the ‘seat of ______.’
The cerebrum is considered the ‘seat of ______.’
intelligence
The outer rim of the cerebrum is formed by a region of gray matter known as the ______ cortex.
The outer rim of the cerebrum is formed by a region of gray matter known as the ______ cortex.
cerebral
The area that occupies the region anterior to the central sulcus is known as the ______ lobe.
The area that occupies the region anterior to the central sulcus is known as the ______ lobe.
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Elevated ridges in the cerebral cortex are known as ______.
Elevated ridges in the cerebral cortex are known as ______.
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Cerebrospinal fluid is a buoyant liquid that suspends the central nervous tissue in a ______ environment.
Cerebrospinal fluid is a buoyant liquid that suspends the central nervous tissue in a ______ environment.
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CSF provides optimal ______ environment for accurate neuronal signaling.
CSF provides optimal ______ environment for accurate neuronal signaling.
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CSF acts as a medium for minor exchange of nutrients and waste products between the ______ and adjacent nervous tissue.
CSF acts as a medium for minor exchange of nutrients and waste products between the ______ and adjacent nervous tissue.
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The choroid plexus is responsible for the production of ______.
The choroid plexus is responsible for the production of ______.
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The meninges are three distinct protective connective tissue coverings that encircle the ______ and brain.
The meninges are three distinct protective connective tissue coverings that encircle the ______ and brain.
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The most superficial layer of the meninges is called the ______ mater.
The most superficial layer of the meninges is called the ______ mater.
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The spinal cord is protected by a cushion of fat and connective tissue located in the ______ space.
The spinal cord is protected by a cushion of fat and connective tissue located in the ______ space.
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The flow of CSF follows a specific pathway, starting from the choroid plexus, through the lateral ventricle, and into the ______ ventricle.
The flow of CSF follows a specific pathway, starting from the choroid plexus, through the lateral ventricle, and into the ______ ventricle.
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The ______ lobe is responsible for processing auditory stimuli.
The ______ lobe is responsible for processing auditory stimuli.
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The primary visual cortex is located in the ______ lobe.
The primary visual cortex is located in the ______ lobe.
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The area that processes tactile and proprioceptive sensations is called the ______ gyrus.
The area that processes tactile and proprioceptive sensations is called the ______ gyrus.
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Wernicke's area, involved in language comprehension, is located in the ______ lobe.
Wernicke's area, involved in language comprehension, is located in the ______ lobe.
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The ______ lobe occupies the area posterior to the parieto-occipital sulcus.
The ______ lobe occupies the area posterior to the parieto-occipital sulcus.
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The major relay station for most sensory information is the ______.
The major relay station for most sensory information is the ______.
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The ______ lobe processes visual stimuli and contains the visual association cortex.
The ______ lobe processes visual stimuli and contains the visual association cortex.
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The ______ cortex is responsible for receiving auditory stimuli.
The ______ cortex is responsible for receiving auditory stimuli.
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The spinal cord and spinal nerves contribute to ______ by providing quick reflexive responses to many stimuli.
The spinal cord and spinal nerves contribute to ______ by providing quick reflexive responses to many stimuli.
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The spinal cord is the pathway for sensory input to the brain and motor output from the ______.
The spinal cord is the pathway for sensory input to the brain and motor output from the ______.
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White matter is composed primarily of ______ axons.
White matter is composed primarily of ______ axons.
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The conus medullaris is a conical structure that is inferior to the lumbar ______.
The conus medullaris is a conical structure that is inferior to the lumbar ______.
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The ______ matter of the nervous system contains neuronal cell bodies and dendrites.
The ______ matter of the nervous system contains neuronal cell bodies and dendrites.
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The filum terminale is an extension of the pia matter that fuses with the _____ mater.
The filum terminale is an extension of the pia matter that fuses with the _____ mater.
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A total of 31 pairs of _____ nerves emerge from the intervertebral foramen.
A total of 31 pairs of _____ nerves emerge from the intervertebral foramen.
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The level at which the spinal cord terminates in adults is between the first and _____ lumbar vertebrae.
The level at which the spinal cord terminates in adults is between the first and _____ lumbar vertebrae.
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The limbic system is sometimes called the 'emotional ______' because it plays a primary role in a range of emotions.
The limbic system is sometimes called the 'emotional ______' because it plays a primary role in a range of emotions.
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The ______ is inferior to the thalamus and controls many body activities.
The ______ is inferior to the thalamus and controls many body activities.
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The small region that contains the pineal gland and habenular nuclei is known as the ______.
The small region that contains the pineal gland and habenular nuclei is known as the ______.
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The ______ is second only to the cerebrum in size and is involved in movement coordination.
The ______ is second only to the cerebrum in size and is involved in movement coordination.
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The medulla oblongata continues with the superior part of the spinal ______.
The medulla oblongata continues with the superior part of the spinal ______.
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The ______ lies directly superior to the medulla and anterior to the cerebellum.
The ______ lies directly superior to the medulla and anterior to the cerebellum.
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The ______ is responsible for eye movements such as those involving the medial rectus and inferior oblique muscles.
The ______ is responsible for eye movements such as those involving the medial rectus and inferior oblique muscles.
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The ______ is characterized by unmyelinated axons and a gray color due to Nissl bodies.
The ______ is characterized by unmyelinated axons and a gray color due to Nissl bodies.
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Study Notes
Meninges
- Three layers of connective tissue that protect the spinal cord and brain:
- Dura mater: Most superficial layer
- Arachnoid mater: Middle layer
- Pia mater: Deepest layer
- Spinal meninges are continuous with the cranial meninges
- Epidural space: Located between the dura mater and the wall of the vertebral canal, it is filled with fat and connective tissue, providing additional protection
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
- Clear, colorless liquid composed primarily of water
- Functions:
- Mechanical protection: Acts as a shock absorber
- Chemical protection: Maintains optimal chemical environment for neuronal signaling
- Circulation: Facilitates exchange of nutrients and waste products between blood and nervous tissue
- Production: Choroid plexus
- Circulation:
- Choroid plexus > Lateral ventricle > Foramen of Monroe > Third ventricle > Sylvian aqueduct > Fourth ventricle > Foramen of Luschka > Foramen of Magendie > Subarachnoid space
Cerebrum
- "Seat of intelligence"
- Controls higher brain functions: reading, writing, speaking, calculations, music composition, memory, planning, imagination
- Cerebral cortex: Outer rim of the cerebrum, composed of gray matter
- During embryonic development, the cortex grows faster than the underlying white matter, resulting in folds and grooves
- Cerebral gyri: Elevated ridges
- Grooves:
- Cerebral sulci (singular: sulcus): Separate neighboring gyri
- Interlobar sulci: Separate lobes of the cerebrum
- Cerebral fissures: Separate parts of the brain
Lobes of the Cerebral Hemispheres
- Frontal lobe: Anterior to the central sulcus (CSR) and superior to the lateral sulcus
- Precentral gyrus: Primary motor cortex
- Functions:
- Behavior, judgement and emotion
- Intelligence
- Voluntary movement
- Broca's area: Controls motor aspects of speech
- Parietal lobe: Posterior to the central sulcus (CSR) and superior to the lateral sulcus
- Postcentral gyrus: Primary sensory cortex
- Functions:
- Receives tactile, proprioceptive, pain, and temperature sensation from the opposite side of the body
- Occipital lobe: Posterior to the parieto-occipital sulcus
- Primary visual cortex: Receives and processes visual stimuli
- Visual association cortex: Processes visual stimuli
- Function: Vision
- Temporal lobe: Inferior to the lateral sulcus
- Primary auditory cortex: Processes auditory stimuli
- Associative auditory cortex: Processes auditory stimuli
- Wernicke's area: Language comprehension
- Functions:
- Speech and language
- Hearing (auditory)
Diencephalon
- Thalamus:
- Major relay station for sensory information from spinal cord and brainstem to the primary sensory cortex
- Contributes to motor functions by transmitting information from cerebellum and corpus striatum to the primary motor cortex
- Relays nerve impulses between different areas of the cerebrum
- Plays a role in maintaining consciousness
- Hypothalamus:
- Inferior to the thalamus
- Controls many body activities related to homeostasis
- Secretes hormones that regulate body temperature, sleep, thirst, and hunger
- Epithalamus:
- Small region, superior and posterior to the thalamus
- Contains:
- Pineal gland: Secretes melatonin
- Habenular nuclei: Involved in olfaction, especially emotional responses to odors
Limbic System
- "Emotional brain"
- Plays a role in a range of emotions:
- Pain
- Pleasure
- Docility
- Affection
- Anger
- Also involved in olfaction (smell) and memory
Cerebellum
- Second largest part of the brain
- Occupies the inferior and posterior aspects of the cranial cavity
- Located posterior to the medulla and pons, and inferior to the posterior portion of the cerebrum
- Functions:
- Movement coordination
- Balance
Brainstem
- Medulla oblongata:
- Continues with the superior part of the spinal cord
- Forms the inferior part of the brainstem
- Begins at the foramen magnum
- Pons:
- Lies superior to the medulla and anterior to the cerebellum
- Midbrain:
- Extends from the pons to the diencephalon
Cranial Nerves
- Eye movements:
- Oculomotor: Controls medial rectus, superior and inferior rectus, inferior oblique muscles
- Trochlear: Controls superior oblique muscle
- Abducens: Controls lateral rectus muscle
Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
- Spinal cord contributes to homeostasis by providing quick reflexive responses to stimuli
- Pathway for sensory input to the brain and motor output from the brain
- 31 pairs of spinal nerves emerge from the intervertebral foramen
- Cervical plexus: Network of nerves that innervate structures in the neck and shoulders
Brain and Spinal Cord: Internal Anatomy
- White matter: Composed primarily of myelinated axons
- Contains myelin, giving it a whitish color
- Gray matter: Contains neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, unmyelinated axons, axon terminals, and neuroglia
- Appears grayish due to the presence of Nissl bodies and little myelin
- Spinal cord:
- White matter: Outer part
- Gray matter: Inner part
- Brain:
- White matter: Inner part
- Gray matter: Outer part
External Anatomy of the Spinal Cord
- Conus medullaris:
- Conical structure that marks the inferior end of the spinal cord
- Terminates at the level of the intervertebral disc between the first and second lumbar vertebrae (L1-L2) in adults
- Filum terminale:
- Extension of the pia mater that extends inferiorly, fusing with the arachnoid mater and dura mater
- Anchors the spinal cord to the coccyx
- Spinal tap: Procedure performed between L3-L4 or L4-L5 vertebrae to collect CSF
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Test your knowledge on the protective layers of the brain and spinal cord, and the crucial role of cerebrospinal fluid. This quiz covers the anatomy, functions, and circulation of CSF, as well as the three meningeal layers. Perfect for students of neuroscience and anatomy.
