Questions and Answers
What do dendrites receive?
Nerve signal
What are axon terminals?
They form connections with the next cell (synapse). They also release vesicles with neurotransmitter.
What is the nucleus of the Schwann cell?
It wraps around an axon and forms myelin sheath.
What is the node of Ranvier?
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What is the neurilemma?
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What does the myelin do?
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What is responsible for sending a nerve signal?
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Which lobe of the brain is responsible for touch and taste?
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Which lobe of the brain is responsible for sight?
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What part of the brain is responsible for equilibrium and balance?
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What part of the brain is responsible for breathing?
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Which lobe of the brain is responsible for hearing and smell?
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What is the epineurium?
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What is the perineurium?
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Study Notes
Nerve Signals and Cell Components
- Dendrites receive nerve signals transmitted from other neurons.
- Axon terminals connect with the next neuron at the synapse and release neurotransmitters via vesicles.
Schwann Cells and Myelin Sheath
- Schwann cells wrap around axons to form the myelin sheath, essential for nerve signal transmission.
- The nucleus of the Schwann cell is crucial in maintaining the myelin sheath structure.
- Nodes of Ranvier are gaps between adjacent myelin sheath cells, facilitating faster nerve impulse conduction.
Nerve Fiber Membranes
- The neurilemma is the membrane of the Schwann cell, important for nerve fiber regeneration and repair.
- Myelin insulates the nerve sheath, enhancing the speed and efficiency of nerve signal transmission.
Brain Regions and Their Functions
- The axon sends nerve signals from the neuron to other cells, playing a central role in communication.
- The parietal lobe processes sensory information related to touch and taste.
- The occipital lobe is responsible for visual processing and perception.
- The cerebellum is involved in maintaining equilibrium and balance, crucial for coordinated movement.
- The pons plays a role in regulating breathing and relaying signals between different parts of the brain.
- The temporal lobe processes auditory information and contributes to the sense of smell.
Membranes Surrounding Nerve Structures
- The epineurium is the protective membrane surrounding fascicles, which are bundles of nerve fibers.
- The perineurium encases individual fascicles, providing additional protection and support.
- The endoneurium is the membrane surrounding a single nerve fiber, essential for nerve fiber integrity.
Understanding Fascicles
- A fascicle consists of a bundle of nerve fiber cells, forming a structural component of the peripheral nervous system.
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