The Nervous System Overview
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What is the role of the left side of the heart in the circulatory system?

  • Pumps oxygenated blood to the lungs
  • Pumps oxygenated blood out of the aorta (correct)
  • Filters blood before it reaches the rest of the body
  • Takes in deoxygenated blood from the body

    • Which of the following best describes systole?

  • The phase where blood is pumped out of the heart (correct)
  • The phase where the heart fills with blood
  • The period of rest for the heart
  • The phase that decreases blood pressure

    • What effect does chronic rapid heart rate have on heart function?

  • Increases the strength of heart contractions
  • Improves oxygen delivery to tissues
  • Reduces overall time of rest for the heart (correct)
  • Has no effect on blood volume pumped

    • Atherosclerosis primarily affects the body by causing what?

    <p>Narrowing arteries due to plaque build-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary clinical manifestations associated with atherosclerosis?

    <p>Angina pectoris and myocardial infarction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lifestyle factor is most associated with the development of atherosclerosis?

    <p>High-fat diet and smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to blood after it delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissue cells?

    <p>It collects waste and returns to the right side of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period of the cardiac cycle does blood pressure increase?

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

    What occurs when a clot develops in a coronary vessel?

    <p>Myocardial infarction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disease is characterized by the hardening of the arteries?

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

    What does hypertension result from?

    <p>High cardiac output or high peripheral resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood component occupies 55 percent of blood volume?

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

    What is an aneurysm?

    <p>A bulge in an artery or vein wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences blood pressure?

    <p>Cardiac output and peripheral resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can contribute to high blood pressure in the arteries?

    <p>Damaged artery walls or waste deposits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are blood cells manufactured in the body?

    <p>Bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers blushing in the body?

    <p>Vasomotor center activity in the medulla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitters are secreted during sympathetic nervous system stimulation?

    <p>Epinephrine and norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lobe of the brain is primarily involved in higher-order intelligence and personality?

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

    What major role does the hypothalamus play in the body?

    <p>Controls endocrine function with the pituitary gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What neurological disorder is often characterized by seizures and unknown origins?

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

    Which hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland is responsible for growth regulation?

    <p>Somatotropic hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of high levels of cortisol in the body?

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

    Which component of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for 'rest and digest' functions?

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

    What does diabetes primarily affect in the body?

    <p>Insulin production and usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What brain structure is primarily responsible for processing emotional responses?

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

    Which disorder involves the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons?

    <p>Parkinson's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes paralysis affecting all four limbs?

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

    Which part of the brain is primarily involved in interpreting sensory impulses?

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

    What function does the catabolic system primarily serve?

    <p>To mobilize energy for emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary muscle movements?

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

    What is the primary role of the parasympathetic nervous system?

    <p>To restore the body to a steady state after emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The thalamus is involved in which of the following functions?

    <p>Recognition of sensory stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the medulla?

    <p>Regulate heart rate and respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do neurotransmitters play at the synaptic knob?

    <p>They send messages to adjacent neurons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does damage to the frontal lobe affect an individual’s behavior?

    <p>Decreased self-awareness and empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lobe of the brain is primarily associated with visual processing?

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

    What does the limbic system primarily deal with?

    <p>Emotional generation and perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the hypothalamus?

    <p>Regulating appetites and internal chemical signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The right hemisphere of the brain is primarily responsible for which of the following?

    <p>Creativity and art awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of brain function, what does the term 'efferent' refer to?

    <p>Motor impulses traveling from the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the pons in the nervous system?

    <p>Links the hindbrain and midbrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of macrophages in the immune response?

    <p>To engulf and digest foreign invaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Th cells contribute to the immune response?

    <p>By secreting interleukin-2 to promote TC cell growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the lymphatic system play in immunity?

    <p>It filters microbes and foreign materials through lymph nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one function of the spleen in the immune system?

    <p>Removal of worn-out red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organs is responsible for T cell maturation?

    <p>Thymus gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the gut microbiome support the immune system?

    <p>Through fermentation of food particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes splenomegaly?

    <p>Enlargement of the spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of tonsillitis?

    <p>Inability to filter out bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What immune disorder is characterized by progressive impairment of immunity?

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

    What substance do Th cells secrete to enhance the function of macrophages?

    <p>Gamma interferon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Nervous System

    • The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for mobilizing energy resources during emergencies and strenuous activity. This is known as the catabolic system.
    • The parasympathetic nervous system controls the activities of organs during non-stressful circumstances and acts in an opposite (inhibitory) manner to the catabolic actions of the sympathetic nervous system. It's known as the anabolic system.
    • The brain is the command center of the body.
    • The nervous system functions through chemical messengers called neurotransmitters.
    • Catecholamines, including epinephrine and norepinephrine, are released by the sympathetic nervous system during stress.
    • The brain has three main sections: the hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain.
    • The hindbrain and midbrain contain the medulla, pons, and cerebellum.
    • The medulla regulates heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration.
    • The pons connects the hindbrain and midbrain and helps control respiration.
    • The midbrain coordinates visual and auditory reflexes.
    • The cerebellum coordinates voluntary muscle movements.
    • The forebrain contains the diencephalon and telencephalon.
    • The diencephalon includes the thalamus and hypothalamus.
    • The thalamus recognizes sensory stimuli and relays them to the cerebral cortex.
    • The hypothalamus regulates cardiac functioning, blood pressure, respiration, water balance, and appetite.
    • The telencephalon consists of two hemispheres (left and right) of the cerebral cortex.
    • The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher-order intelligence, memory, and personality.
    • The cerebral cortex has four lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital.
    • The frontal lobe is responsible for planning, foreseeing consequences, and sophisticated tasks.
    • Damage to the frontal lobe can result in a loss of ability to adjust behavior based on experience.
    • The parietal lobe is responsible for perception and spatial awareness.
    • The temporal lobe contains language functions on the left side (for right-handed individuals) and creativity, aesthetics, and visual spatial relationships on the right side.
    • The occipital lobe processes visual information.
    • The limbic system is responsible for emotions, motivation, and memory.
    • The amygdala and hippocampus are involved in threat detection and emotionally charged memories.
    • The cingulate gyrus is involved in emotional functioning.
    • The cerebellum and medulla are essential for basic bodily functions.

    Disorders of the Nervous System

    • 1 in 3 Canadians will be affected by a nervous system disorder in their lifetime.
    • Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder affecting 300,000 Canadians.
    • Parkinson's Disease is a progressive degeneration of the basal ganglia, resulting in tremors, rigidity, and slowness of movements.
    • Cerebral Palsy is a chronic, non-progressive disorder marked by loss of muscle control due to brain damage.
    • Dementia, including Alzheimer's Disease, is a degenerative disease of the brain that causes severe impairment of thinking and memory.
    • Multiple sclerosis is a degenerative disease of the brain that can cause paralysis, blindness, deafness, and mental deterioration.
    • Huntington's Disease is a hereditary disorder of the central nervous system that causes chronic physical and mental deterioration.

    The Endocrine System

    • The endocrine system works alongside the nervous system to control bodily activities.
    • The endocrine system uses chemical messengers called hormones.
    • The endocrine system consists of multiple ductless glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
    • The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and has two lobes: the anterior and posterior pituitary.
    • The anterior pituitary lobe secretes hormones responsible for growth, including somatotropic hormone (STH), gonadotropic hormone, thyrotropic hormone (TSH), and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
    • The posterior pituitary lobe produces oxytocin (controls labor and lactation) and vasopressin (controls water absorption by the kidneys).
    • The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys.
    • The adrenal glands are critical in responding to stress, releasing hormones like cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.
    • The adrenal cortex secretes steroid hormones, including mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, androgens, and estrogens.

    Disorders of the Endocrine System

    • Diabetes is a chronic endocrine disorder where the body is unable to manufacture or properly use insulin.
    • Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
    • Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body either produces insufficient insulin or becomes resistant to it.

    The Cardiovascular System

    • The cardiovascular system is composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
    • The cardiovascular system acts as the body's transportation system.
    • Arteries carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the tissues, while veins return deoxygenated blood to the heart.
    • Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels that allow for the exchange of nutrients and waste products between blood and tissues.
    • The heart functions as a pump to circulate blood throughout the body.

    The Cardiovascular System

    • The heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it through the aorta to the body.
    • Arteries, arterioles, and capillaries deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells.
    • Deoxygenated blood, carrying waste products, returns to the heart through pulmonary veins.
    • The cardiac cycle consists of systole (contraction) and diastole (relaxation).
    • During systole, blood is pumped out of the heart, increasing blood pressure.
    • During diastole, the heart relaxes and fills with blood.
    • Factors affecting heart rate include physical activity, emotional state, and stress.
    • A rapid heart rate can decrease the heart's strength and blood pumping efficiency.
    • Cardiovascular disorders can stem from birth defects, infections, or wear and tear.
    • Lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, smoking, and stress contribute to cardiovascular disease.

    Atherosclerosis

    • Atherosclerosis is characterized by plaque buildup in arterial walls.
    • This buildup restricts blood flow and hinders nutrient delivery to cells.
    • Damaged arteries are prone to blood clot formation, potentially blocking blood flow.
    • Lifestyle factors play a key role in atherosclerosis development.

    Clinical Manifestations of Atherosclerosis

    • Angina Pectoris: Chest pain caused by insufficient oxygen supply to the heart muscle.
    • Myocardial Infarction (MI): A heart attack caused by a blood clot obstructing blood flow to the heart.

    Other Heart Disorders

    • Arteriosclerosis: Hardening of the arteries, leading to decreased elasticity and increased blood pressure.
    • Aneurysm: Bulges in artery or vein walls due to weak regions, potentially leading to bleeding and blood pressure loss.
    • Phlebitis: Inflammation of a vein wall, often accompanied by swelling and pain.
    • Phlebitis can increase the risk of blood clot formation.

    Blood Pressure

    • Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against vessel walls.
    • It is measured as systolic (contraction) and diastolic (relaxation) pressures.
    • Factors influencing blood pressure include:
      • Cardiac Output: The volume of blood pumped by the heart.
      • Peripheral Resistance: Resistance to blood flow in small arteries.
      • Vessel Wall Structure: Damaged or clogged vessel walls increase blood pressure.
    • Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a consequence of excessive cardiac output or peripheral resistance.
    • Psychosocial factors like diet, stress, and lifestyle influence hypertension management.

    The Blood

    • The body contains approximately 5 liters of blood.
    • Blood consists of plasma and cells.
    • Plasma: Makes up 55% of blood volume, composed of proteins, electrolytes, and transported substances.
    • Cells: Make up 45% of blood volume, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
    • Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.

    The Immune System

    • First Line of Defense: Mechanical barriers like coughing and sneezing.
    • Phagocytes: Macrophages engulf and digest foreign invaders (phagocytosis).
    • T helper cells: Secrete interleukins that stimulate immune responses.
    • B cells: Produce antibodies that help destroy antigens.
    • T cytotoxic cells: Directly kill infected cells.
    • The immune response is downregulated and eventually turned off.

    Lymphatic System

    • The lymphatic system is the body's drainage system, collecting fluid, proteins, and foreign materials from tissues.
    • Lymphatic capillaries, vessels, and nodes help filter and transport these substances.
    • The spleen, tonsils, and thymus gland are key organs within the lymphatic system.

    The Spleen

    • The spleen produces B cells and T cells, removes old red blood cells, filters bacteria, and stores and releases blood.

    Tonsils

    • Patches of lymphoid tissue in the pharynx that filter out microorganisms entering the respiratory tract.

    Thymus Gland

    • Helps T cells mature; produces thymosin, a hormone that stimulates T cell and lymph node production.

    Gut Microbiome

    • Also known as the "second brain," the gut microbiome is a diverse ecosystem of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract.
    • It plays essential roles in:
      • Food particle fermentation
      • Pathogen management
      • Vitamin synthesis
      • Intestinal barrier strengthening
      • Harmful compound removal
      • Immune system regulation.

    Disorders of the Immune System

    • AIDS: A progressive impairment of the immune system.
    • Cancer: Believed to be influenced by compromised immune function.
    • Various infections can target lymphatic tissues.

    Lymphatic System Disorders

    • Splenomegaly: Enlargement of the spleen, hindering its ability to produce immune cells.
    • Tonsillitis: Inflammation of the tonsils, impairing their filtration capabilities.
    • Infectious Mononucleosis: A viral disorder characterized by an excess of monocytes.

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