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Which type of fibers stimulate most sweat glands?
Which type of fibers stimulate most sweat glands?
What is the primary function of the baroreceptor reflex?
What is the primary function of the baroreceptor reflex?
Which reflex is primarily associated with the erection process?
Which reflex is primarily associated with the erection process?
How does the body compensate for denervation injury?
How does the body compensate for denervation injury?
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What commonly triggers autonomic dysreflexia following a spinal cord injury?
What commonly triggers autonomic dysreflexia following a spinal cord injury?
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What is the effect of sympathomimetics on the autonomic nervous system?
What is the effect of sympathomimetics on the autonomic nervous system?
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What is the primary effect of anticholinergics in autonomic pharmacology?
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What happens when sympathetic impulses are inhibited during the baroreceptor reflex?
What happens when sympathetic impulses are inhibited during the baroreceptor reflex?
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What should be avoided during eye surgery when a gas bubble is placed by the surgeon?
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What is a common consequence of traction on extraocular muscles during surgery?
What is a common consequence of traction on extraocular muscles during surgery?
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Which cranial nerve is responsible for the afferent component of the Oculocardiac Reflex?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the afferent component of the Oculocardiac Reflex?
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What can occur as a complication of a Retrobulbar Block?
What can occur as a complication of a Retrobulbar Block?
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What effect do anesthetic agents have on Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP)?
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What is the incidence rate of corneal abrasions during non-ocular surgeries?
What is the incidence rate of corneal abrasions during non-ocular surgeries?
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Which component of Cranial Nerve VIII is responsible for balance sensation?
Which component of Cranial Nerve VIII is responsible for balance sensation?
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What types of signals do hair cells in the cochlea send?
What types of signals do hair cells in the cochlea send?
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What is the direct connection formed by the vestibulospinal tract responsible for?
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What is the primary treatment approach for Retrobulbar Block Apnea Syndrome?
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Which part of the nervous system is primarily responsible for regulating short-term responses and homeostasis?
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What is the main function of nociceptors?
What is the main function of nociceptors?
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Which type of tactile receptor is known for adapting very quickly to stimuli?
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How does receptor adaptation occur?
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What is the purpose of 'spatial summation' in nerve transmission?
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Which type of fibers is responsible for dull pain and temperature sensations?
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Which structure is part of the Anterolateral System of sensory pathways?
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Which of the following describes convergence in neuronal pools?
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Which brain region is primarily involved in the initiation of voluntary movement?
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What is the role of myelination in nerve fibers?
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What type of paralysis is associated with lower motor neuron diseases?
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What is the difference between static position sense and kinesthesia?
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What characterizes the labeled line principle in sensory modalities?
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Which reflex causes withdrawal of a body part from a painful stimulus?
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What does 'reciprocal inhibition' in neural circuits refer to?
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In which condition will an injury above the decussation result in paralysis?
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Which type of receptor is most likely to be responsible for detecting changes in skin temperature?
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How would you classify a movement disorder characterized by involuntary, slow, writhing movements?
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Which type of sensation does the term 'deep sensations' refer to?
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Which of the following best describes cogwheel rigidity?
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What are Golgi tendon organs primarily responsible for sensing?
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Which type of cerebral palsy is characterized by the inability to control balance and coordination?
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What does an increased deep tendon reflex (DTR) indicate?
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Which motor tract primarily carries information for skilled voluntary movements?
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What condition is characterized by involuntary jerking or swinging motions of limbs?
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Which type of paralysis results from damage to lower motor neurons rather than upper motor neurons?
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What does the precentral gyrus primarily involve?
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What is the purpose of using intraoperative spinal cord monitoring during spinal reconstructive surgery?
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Which technique specifically monitors the dorsal columns of the spinal cord?
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What should be avoided during Motor Evoked Potentials (MEPs) monitoring?
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Study Notes
Nervous System Overview
- The Nervous System (short term) and Endocrine System (long term) work together to regulate homeostasis.
- Central Nervous System (CNS): consists of the brain and spinal cord.
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): includes somatic (voluntary control) and autonomic (involuntary control) systems.
- Autonomic Nervous System has three divisions:
- Sympathetic: triggers fight or flight response.
- Parasympathetic: controls rest and digest activities.
- Enteric System: governs digestion and enzyme secretion.
Key Terms
- Afferent: sensory pathways directing information toward the CNS.
- Efferent: pathways conveying information away from the CNS.
- Decussation: crossing of nerve fibers.
- Ipsilateral: sensory or motor functions occurring on the same side of the body.
- Contralateral: functions occurring on the opposite side.
- Transduction: conversion of sensory stimuli into electrical signals for transmission to the CNS.
- Perception: conscious awareness of a sensory modality.
Types of Sensations
- Main types include:
- Mechanoreceptive: detects touch and pressure.
- Thermoreceptive: senses temperature variations.
- Pain: activated by tissue damage.
- Additional sensation types:
- Exteroreceptive: sensory information from the body surface.
- Proprioceptive: sense of body position.
- Visceral: sensory input from internal organs.
Specialized Sensory Receptors
- Mechanoreceptors: respond to mechanical compression/stretching.
- Thermoreceptors: identify temperature changes.
- Nociceptors: detect tissue damage (pain).
- Electromagnetic receptors: respond to light on the retina.
- Chemoreceptors: sense taste, smell, and blood gas composition.
Tactile Receptors
- Free Nerve Endings: spread throughout skin, detect touch, pressure, and pain.
- Meissner's Corpuscle: found in non-hairy skin areas, sensitive to light touch and low-frequency vibrations.
- Merkel's Discs: localized touch receptors providing continuous signals.
- Ruffini's Endings: deeper tissue receptors, slowly adapting, detect continuous deformations.
- Pacinian Corpuscle: sensitive to rapid pressure changes and vibrations.
Receptor Functionality and Adaptation
- Receptor adaptation varies among types; rapid adaptors (e.g., Pacinian) respond to changes, while slow adaptors (e.g., Ruffini) respond to ongoing stimulus.
- Neurons respond to specific stimuli, with the Labeled Line Principle ensuring each type of sensation is transmitted via designated nerve fibers.
Neuron Activation and Transmission
- Receptor potentials arise from stimuli altering electrical membrane potentials, initiating action potentials when thresholds are reached.
- Action potentials are defined by thresholds, frequency, and amplitude, influencing sensory experience intensity.
Divergence and Convergence
- Divergence amplifies a signal across multiple nerve fibers.
- Convergence allows signals from various inputs to combine, enhancing information processing.
Two-Point Discrimination
- Ability to discern between two nearby stimuli; closer at fingertips (1-2mm) than on the back (30-70mm).
Proprioception
- Two subcategories:
- Static: body positioning awareness.
- Kinesthesia: movement perception.
- Located in joints and muscles via specialized receptors.
Nerve Transmission
- Nerve fibers classified by size, function, and myelination, influencing conduction velocities (0.5-120 m/s).
- Type A fibers (myelinated) are fast; Type C fibers (unmyelinated) are slow.
- Different responses to local anesthetics based on axon diameter and fiber type.
Sensory Pathways
- Sensory input typically enters the spinal cord through dorsal roots.
- Ascends via Dorsal Column (Medial Lemniscal System) or Anterolateral System, differentiating in spatial orientation and types of sensations conveyed.
Dorsal Column-Medial Lemniscal System
- Composed of large myelinated fibers with rapid conduction velocities.
- Responsible for conveying touch, vibration, and proprioception to the brain; crosses at the medulla.
Dorsal Column Pathway
- Sensory fibers differentiate, ascending medially or synapsing in spinal gray matter before continuing to the brain.### Intubation and Anesthesia
- Inhalation anesthetics, Propofol, Opioids, and Benzodiazepines decrease intraocular pressure (IOP).
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) is contraindicated in eye surgery if a gas bubble is being placed, as it can expand in air-filled spaces.
Oculocardiac Reflex
- Triggered by traction on extraocular muscles, can cause bradycardia, ventricular ectopy, or ventricular fibrillation.
- Elicited by retrobulbar block through Trigeminal (CN V) and Vagus (CN X) nerves.
- Management includes removing the stimulus, deepening anesthetics, and administering Atropine or Glycopyrrolate.
Retrobulbar Blocks
- Retrobulbar Block Apnea Syndrome is rare; local anesthetic can spread to the optic nerve sheath, causing unconsciousness and apnea.
- Treatment is primarily supportive, involving intubation/ventilation and management of cardiac arrhythmias.
Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP)
- Evaluated during surgeries with risk of cranial nerve II damage, such as transsphenoidal hypophysectomy.
- Sensitive to anesthetics, which can affect signal amplitude and latency, complicating assessment of neuronal pathways.
Corneal Abrasions
- The most frequent ocular injuries in non-ocular surgeries, occurring at an incidence of 0.013% to 0.17%.
Hearing and Balance
- Cranial Nerve VIII has two parts: the cochlear portion for hearing and the vestibular system for balance.
- Cochlear structure includes hair cells that respond to sound vibrations, sending signals via the cochlear branch.
- The vestibular system contributes to balance, with direct links to motor neurons ensuring postural stability.
Motor Pathways
- Lateral corticospinal tract originates from the precentral gyrus, carrying motor commands down to the spinal cord.
- Most fibers decussate in the lower medulla, while some remain ipsilateral.
Muscle Control and Intrinsic Feedback
- Muscle spindles in skeletal muscles detect stretch and send information to the brain, while Golgi tendon organs monitor muscle tension.
- Feedback from these mechanisms informs motor control and adjustments.
Reflex Responses
- Flexor reflex involves withdrawal from painful stimuli, with rapid neural pathways activating necessary muscles and inhibiting opposing muscles.
Clinical Relevance of Motor System Disorders
- Upper motor neuron diseases show enhanced reflexes and muscle tone with positive Babinski signs.
- Lower motor neuron diseases exhibit diminished reflexes, flaccid paralysis, and muscle atrophy.
- Paralysis location relates to the decussation level: injuries above lead to contralateral paralysis, while below results in ipsilateral effects.
Movement Disorders
- Ataxia involves coordination loss, while hyperkinesis indicates excessive movement.
- Conditions like cerebral palsy, arising from upper motor neuron damage, disrupt motor functions and are not progressive.
Autonomic Nervous System Responses
- Baroreceptor reflex regulates blood pressure through sympathetic and parasympathetic activity.
- Summary reflexes include gastrointestinal responses to food and sexual reflex actions.
Denervation and Autonomic Dysreflexia
- After denervation injury, smooth muscle tone can compensate, improving vessel constriction.
- Autonomic dysreflexia occurs after spinal cord injuries above T6, leading to unregulated sympathetic responses, risking severe hypertension and strokes.
Autonomic Pharmacology
- Drugs can either stimulate or inhibit autonomic nervous system functions.
- Sympathomimetics and cholinomimetics enhance sympathetic and parasympathetic activities, respectively, while antagonists counter these effects.
- The action of drugs depends on their interaction with specific receptors.
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Prepare for Exam 2 in NUR 730 with this study guide focused on sensation, motor functions, and the nervous system. Explore the distinctions between the central and peripheral nervous systems, including their roles in regulating homeostasis and controlling bodily functions.