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What is the role of the dorsal root in the spinal cord?

  • Carries signals from the brain to the muscles
  • Contains cell bodies of motor neurons
  • Contains axons of sensory neurons entering gray matter (correct)
  • Conducts motor commands to glands

    • Which disease is classified as a neurodegenerative disease affecting gray matter?

  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Epilepsy
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Alzheimer’s disease (correct)

    • What type of axons does the ventral root of the spinal nerve contain?

  • Motor axons exiting from the brain
  • Sensory axons from the dorsal ganglion
  • Motor axons exiting gray matter (correct)
  • Sensory axons that enter the CNS

    • Which of the following structures is NOT part of the brain's main parts?

    <p>Limbic system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the posterior (dorsal) ganglion?

    <p>Contains cell bodies of sensory neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the frontal lobe?

    <p>Controlling voluntary movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What separates the ridges called gyri in the brain?

    <p>Sulci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for recognizing and using language?

    <p>Temporal lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cerebellum primarily help with?

    <p>Coordinating movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many lobes are in each hemisphere of the cerebrum?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information does the parietal lobe process?

    <p>Sensory information from the skin and muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outermost layer of the brain called?

    <p>Cerebral cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the cerebellum play in maintaining balance?

    <p>It sends signals for adjustments during movements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?

    <p>To serve as a communication network between the CNS and the body parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division of the PNS carries sensory information toward the CNS?

    <p>Afferent division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of nerves consist of cranial nerves?

    <p>Nerves that emerge directly from the brain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the somatic efferent division?

    <p>To control skeletal muscles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

    <p>12 pairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about cranial nerves?

    <p>Each nerve has a different sensory or motor function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the autonomic efferent division?

    <p>To manage all other organs known as viscera.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neurons are responsible for conveying information away from the CNS?

    <p>Efferent neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>Controlling subconscious body functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is primarily responsible for the movement of food through the digestive tract?

    <p>The autonomic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a fight-or-flight response, which of the following reactions occurs?

    <p>Dilation of pupils and increased heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the relationship between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?

    <p>Somatic controls skeletal muscles, autonomic manages internal organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What likely happens to Joe's body when he sees the skeleton?

    <p>His blood pressure increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about autonomic ganglia is correct?

    <p>They consist of cell bodies of autonomic neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key distinction between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?

    <p>Sympathetic prepares the body for action, while parasympathetic promotes relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation would the sympathetic nervous system primarily be activated?

    <p>When experiencing a moment of fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>Regulates involuntary processes of internal organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the two neurons in the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>They conserve space in the CNS by shifting neurons to the periphery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the parasympathetic nervous system primarily do?

    <p>Maintains digestion and homeostasis at rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the sympathetic nervous system's response during emergencies?

    <p>Increases heart rate and provides more oxygen to muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the actions of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems relate to each other?

    <p>They directly antagonize each other's actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the types of muscle involved in the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>Smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glandular tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key distinction between the autonomic and somatic nervous systems?

    <p>Autonomic regulates involuntary processes; somatic controls voluntary movements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ganglia in the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>They are sites where preganglionic neurons synapse with postganglionic neurons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sensory Information

    • Sensory information from skin, bones and joints is transmitted to the central nervous system (CNS) through sensory neurons

    Grey Matter Diseases

    • These are neurodegenerative diseases which damage the CNS
    • Affect many systems including motor and sensory functions
    • Examples are Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases

    Spinal Cord

    • The grey matter of the spinal cord receives sensory neurons through its posterior (dorsal) root
    • The posterior (dorsal) ganglion contains the cell bodies of sensory neurons
    • Motor neurons leave the spinal cord through the anterior (ventral) root
    • The anterior (ventral) root carries motor neuron axons

    Brain

    • The brain is protected by the skull
    • The skull provides protection from the front (frontal), side (lateral), and back (dorsal)
    • It is divided into four main parts:
      • Cerebrum
      • Cerebellum
      • Diencephalon
      • Brainstem

    Cerebrum

    • Largest part of the brain
    • Performs functions such as vision, hearing, speech, emotions and learning
    • Divided into two hemispheres:
      • Left hemisphere
      • Right hemisphere
    • The surface of the cerebrum contains ridges (gyrus) separated by grooves (sulcus)
    • Each hemisphere is also divided into four lobes:
      • Frontal lobe
      • Parietal lobe
      • Occipital lobe
      • Temporal lobe

    Cerebral Cortex

    • The outermost layer of the cerebrum
    • Folds in the cerebral cortex increase its surface area, allowing more nerve cells to process information

    Frontal Lobe

    • Key role in voluntary movements
    • Includes the primary motor area

    Parietal Lobe

    • Contains the primary somatosensory area, which receives sensory information from the skin and muscles

    Occipital Lobe

    • Contains the primary visual area, responsible for visual perception

    Temporal Lobe

    • Essential for speech and language recognition

    Cerebellum

    • Located at the back of the brain
    • Contains two hemispheres
    • Mainly composed of white matter
    • Thin layer of grey matter forms complex folds
    • Plays a crucial role in:
      • Maintaining balance
      • Motor learning
      • Coordinating movements

    Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

    • The nervous system outside of the brain and spinal cord
    • Acts as a communication network between the central nervous system (CNS) and the rest of the body
    • Made up of:
      • Neurons
      • Nerves (bundles of axons)
      • Ganglia (bundles of neuron cell bodies in the PNS)

    PNS Divisions: Afferent and Efferent

    • Afferent Division: carries sensory information from the periphery to the CNS (sensory neurons)
    • Efferent Division: carries information from the CNS to muscles and organs (motor neurons)

    Efferent Division Subdivisions

    • Somatic Efferent Division: controls skeletal muscles
    • Autonomic Efferent Division: controls internal organs

    Cranial Nerves

    • Nerves that emerge directly from the brain
    • Relay information between the brain and parts of the body, predominantly to and from regions of the head and neck, including the special senses of vision, taste, smell, and hearing.
    • There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves, each with a specific function (sensory, motor or both)

    Autonomic Nervous System

    • Regulates involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration
    • Targets smooth muscle, cardiac muscle and glandular tissue, but not skeletal muscles
    • Uses two motor neurons and one ganglion to transmit impulses
    • Maintains homeostasis by regulating internal organs
    • The first neuron (preganglionic neuron) originates in the CNS
    • The preganglionic axon synapses with a second neuron (postganglionic neuron), whose cell body is located in a ganglion

    Benefits of Two Neuron System

    • Conserves space in the CNS by shifting neurons to the periphery

    Autonomic and Somatic Nervous System Summary

    • Autonomic Nervous System: Involuntary control, maintains homeostasis, regulates internal organs
    • Somatic Nervous System: Voluntary control, responsible for skeletal muscle movement
    • These systems work together to coordinate conscious and subconscious body functions, with the CNS acting as the control center

    Autonomic Nervous System Divisions: Parasympathetic and Sympathetic

    • Parasympathetic Nervous System:
      • Focuses on maintaining digestion and homeostasis at rest (rest and digest)
      • Promotes digestion
      • Slows heart rate
    • Sympathetic Nervous System:
      • Prepares the body for emergency situations (fight or flight)
      • Increases heart rate
      • Dilates blood vessels to active muscles to increase glucose and oxygen supply
      • Inhibits digestion
    • The two systems have opposing actions, working together to maintain homeostasis.

    Autonomic Nervous System Division Structural Differences

    • Sympathetic: shorter preganglionic fibers, longer postganglionic fibers
    • Parasympathetic: longer preganglionic fibers, shorter postganglionic fibers

    Ganglia

    • Axon of one nerve fiber comes into close contact with dendrites of other nerve fibers

    Somatic and Autonomic Nervous System Coordination

    • These systems work together to coordinate conscious and subconscious body functions.
    • The autonomic nervous system provides resources, while the somatic nervous system acts on demand.
    • This is illustrated by the "fight or flight" response:
      • The autonomic nervous system prepares the body for action by increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, and slowing digestion.
      • The somatic nervous system enables conscious control, allowing the individual to choose fight or flight.

    Digestive System Movement

    • The autonomic nervous system is responsible for the movement of food through the digestive system.

    The Story of Joe and the Skeleton

    • This story demonstrates the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
    • Joe's fear triggered the sympathetic nervous system, leading to increased blood pressure and pupil dilation.
    • The narrator's relaxed state indicates the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, maintaining normal heart rate, breathing, and digestion.

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