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Nervous System

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Nervous System   consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.  
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CNS   Central Nervous System  
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Central Nervous System   anatomical structure contains the brain and the spinal cord.  
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PNS   Peripheral Nervous System  
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Peripheral Nervouse System   anatomical structure contains 12 cranial and 31 spinal nerves and all branches from them. (Everything, BUT the brain and the spinal cord)  
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Functions of the Nervous System   To detect changes and feel sensation. To initiate appropriate responses to changes. To organize information for immediate use and store. Performs both conscious and subconscious activities.  
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What are the two category of cells?   Neurons and Neuroglia.  
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The neurons   are nerve cells and it transmits impulses.  
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The neuroglia also known as   neuroglial cells or glial cells.  
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The neuroglia   supports the nervous system. There are about 50 glials cells for each neurom.  
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There are 4 types of CNS cells   Oligodendrocytes, Microglia, Ependymal, and Astrocytes.  
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Oligodendrocytes   produces myelin and myelinated tisse is called white matter.  
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White matter are made of   phospolipids.  
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Microglia   move and phagocytize pathogens and damaged tissue.  
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Ependymal cells   lines the ventricles of the brain, secrete cerebrospinal fluid, and circulate CSF using cilia.  
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Astrocytes   structural support. wraps around capillaries to contribute to the blood brain barrier.  
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Blood Brain Barrier   prevents harmful substances from entering the brain while allowing nutrients.  
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Blood Brain Barrier   also makes capillaries in the CNS less permeable and some medication cannot cross it.  
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Schwann Cells   Forms the myelin sheath, neuron fiber covering, and used for electrical insulation.  
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The continuation of the cell membrane of te Schwann cells, is made mostly of   phospholipid.  
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Forms of the neurilemma   outer layer of the cell, a pathway by which a peripherial nerve can regenerate, and its only in the PNS.  
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Nodes of Ranvier also known as   neurofibril nodes.  
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Nodes of Ranvier   are the space between Schwann cells and it speeds up nerve tranmission by saltatory conduction.  
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3 types of neuron based functions   Sensory neurons, Motor neurons, and inter neurons.  
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Sensory neurons also known as   afferent neurons.  
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sensory neurons   sends impulses to the CNS and receives information (impulses and signs) from receptors.  
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2 types of sensory neuron receptor.   Somatic receptors and visceral receptors.  
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Somatic receptors   are in the skin, skeletal muscles and joints.  
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Visceral receptors   are in internal organs.  
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Motor neurons also known as   efferent neurons.  
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Motor neurons   receives impulses from the CNS and sends instructions (impulses/signals) to the effector.  
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Effector   structures affected by efferent neuron (either a muscle or gland).  
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2 types of motor neurons   SOmatic neuron and visceral neuron.  
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Somatic meuron   effects the skeletal muscle.  
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Visceral neuron   effect the smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.  
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Interneurons   connects CNS neurons together. It connects sensory neurons to motor neurons.  
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Create connections in the brain to make all of out neurological processes possible by   thought, memory, intention, movement, emotion. logic, reason, and etc.  
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Interneurons   makes up 90% of the body's neurons.  
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Neuron Anatomy   makes up a cell body and Nerve Fiber.  
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Cell body also known as   Soma  
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The cell body   contains the nuclues and organelles.  
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Nerve FIber   processes of a neuron.  
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Dendrites   sends impulses towards the cell body and can be serveral thousands of them.  
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Axon   sends impulses away from the cell body.  
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Axons branch at the far end and   each branch ends as a synaptic knob.  
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3 types of Neuron base on structure   Multipolar, Bipolar, and Pseudonipolar.  
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Multipolar   have multiple of dendrites and one axon off the cell body.  
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Multipolar can be found in   motor nerves.  
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Bipolar   have one axon and one dendrite off of the cell body each of which can have multiple extensions.  
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Bipolar can be found in   the olfactory nerve and retina.  
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Pseudounipolar   have one branch off of the cell body.  
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Pseudounipolar can be found in   sensory nerves of the PNS.  
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This forms the myeline sheath in the brain and spinal cord is called   Oligodendrocyte.  
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Provides structural support in the central nervous system   Astrocyte.  
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Forms the myelin sheath around nerves in the peripheral nervous system.   Schwann cells.  
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Lines spinal cord and cavities of the brain. Secretes CSF.   Ependymal cell  
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Engulfs microorganisms and cellular debris.   Microglia.  
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Nerve impulse   is an electrochemical signal carried by the nerve.  
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At rest the neuron is   polarized.  
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Action potential   the neuron becomes active as it conducts an impulse along the axon. It can happen 100 times per second.  
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Depolarization   reverses the charges. It travels down the neuron fiber in one direction.  
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Caused by a stimulus such as a neurotransmitter   makes the membrane more permeable to ions.  
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Repolarization   K+ channels open and K+ rushes out thus restoring the net charge.  
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Refractory Period   After the action potential occurs the sodium potassium pumps restores the Na+ and K+ to their respective comparments.  
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Saltatory Conduction   myelinated fibers only depolarized at nnodes of Ranvier and it increases the velocity of the nerve transmission in the myelinated fibers.  
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Synapes   is the space between the axon of one neuron and dendrite or cell body of another.  
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Synaptic Knob   the terminal end of the PREsynaptic axon and it releases the neurotransmitter by exocytosis after being signaled by electrical depolarization of the cell membrane.  
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Neurotransmitter   are chemicals that excite or inhibit a neuron in a synapse and is attached to receptors on the post synaptic neuron.  
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Most common chemical in the neurotransmitter is   Acetylcholine.  
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Inactivator   is enyzmes that deactivates neurotransmitter by changing its shape to stop the impulse until needed again.  
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ReUptake   reabsorption of the neurotransmitter back into the neuron that released it and it allows it to be re-used.  
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Reuptakes   occurs only in one dorection.  
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Spinal Cord   is located int he spinal canal.  
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Spinal Cord also   transmits signal between the brain and the PNS.  
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Spinal cords   extends from the foramen magnum to about L1-L2. Cauda equina and meninges extend beyong to the sacrum.  
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An unmyelinated interneurons and cell bodies of the motor neuroms and "H" shaped in cross section is   Gray Matter.  
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Myelinated nerve fibers and it is located in the outer part is   White matter.  
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Dorsal Root (posterior)   are afferent fibers.  
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Dorsal Root Ganglia   are cell bodies of the sensory neurons.  
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Ventral Root (anterior)   are efferent fibers.  
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Meninges   are connective tissue membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.  
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Th 3 layer of meninges are   Pia Mater, Arachnoid Mater, and Dura Mater.  
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Dura Mater also known as   Hard Mother.  
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Dura mater   lines the cranium and vertebral canal and it contacts the bone/skull.  
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Arachnoid Mater also known as   Spider Mater.  
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Arachnoid mater   is a web-like strands that connect to pia mater, it contains CSF, and subarachnoid space is between the arachnoid and the pia.  
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Pia Mater also known as   Gentle Mater.  
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Pia mater   is inside the arachnoid and covers the contacts the brain and cord.  
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Meningitis   is inflammation of the meninges. It usuallly from a viral or bacterial infection.  
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Tracts also known as   fasciculi.  
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2 types of tract groups   Ascending and Descending.  
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Ascending   carry impulses UP the cord to the brain and always sensory.  
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Descending   carry impulses DOWN the cord from the brain and always motor.  
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Nerves   groups of fasciculi (axon and/or dendrites) and blood vessels enclosed in a connective tissue sheath.  
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3 types of Nerves   Sensory, Motor, and Mixed.  
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Sensory Nerves   are ONLY afferent neurons.  
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Motor Nerves   are ONLY efferent neurons.  
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Mixed Neurons   are both sensory and motor neurons. Most of our perpheral nerves are mixed.  
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Spinal Nerves   are all mixed nerves and nerves from the cord to the periphery.  
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How many pairs of spinal nerves?   31 pairs.  
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The vertebra consists of   Thoracic, Lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal spinal nerves.  
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Cervical Plexus (C1-C4)   Network fromt he upper cervical nerves and it supplies various structures in the head and neck.  
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Brachial Plexus (C5-T1)   Network from the lower cervical nerves and t1, and it supplies the upper extremity.  
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Lumbar and Sacral Plexi   Upper and lower lumbar and sacral nerves respectively supply various structures in the pelvis and the entire lower extremity.  
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Lumbar plexus included in the sciatic nerve   is the largest nerve in the body.  
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Cauda Equina   is a continuation of spinal nerves beyond the spinal cord.  
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Reflexes   is involuntary response to a stimulus.  
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Somatic reflexes   involve stimulation of a skeletal muscle after input from the somatic receptor.  
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There are 5 parts of thr reflex arc which are   receptors, sensory neurons, CNS, motor neurons, and effector.  
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The receptor   detects a stimulus amd generate an impulse.  
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The sensory neurons   transmits impulse to the CNS.  
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the CNS   interprets the impulse and redirects it.  
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The motor neurons   transmits impulse to the effector.  
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The effector   performs the action.  
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Brain also known as   Encephalon.  
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The brain has 4 major division which are   Cerebrum, Diencephalon, Cerebellum, and Brainstem.  
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THere are 4 cavities within the brain   2 lateral ventricles, third ventricles, and fourth ventricle. And it also contains CSF.  
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The 2 lateral ventricles are   within each cerebral hemisphere.  
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The third ventricle is   within the diencephalon.  
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The fourth ventricle is   between th cerebellum and midbrain.  
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CSF also known as   Cerebralspinal fluid.  
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Cerebrospinal fluid is   sugary, salty, watery, and crystal clear fluid.  
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CSF functions   to bring nutrients to the CNS, removes waste products and it is used for a cushion.  
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Hydrocephaly   is a higher rate of production that absorption.  
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CSF is used to   test for dysfuntion. (i.e. meningitis, bleeding)  
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CSF can leak into the nasal cavity with head injuries it can   cause severe headaches. (taste test: sweet. go to the nearest emergency room)  
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Brainstem   includes the midbrain, pons, and medulla.  
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Midbrain is located   from the poms to the hypothalamus. It encloses cerebral adquect (connects to the 3rd and 4th ventricles)  
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Midbrain reflexes   includes visual, auditory, and righting. It is the relay center.  
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Medulla also known as   Medulla Oblongata.  
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Medulla is located   from the spinal cord to the pons.  
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3 Vital functions os the Medulla Oblongata are   Cardiac center, vasomotor centers, and respiratory centers.  
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The cardiac center   regulates the heart rate.  
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The vasomotor center   regulates the blood pressure.  
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The respiatory center   regulates respiration.  
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Examples of reflex centers are   coughing, sneezing, swallowing and vomiting.  
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Pons latin names means   Brigde.  
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Pons is located   superior to the Medulla.  
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Pons the 2 respiratory centers   work within the medulla to produce normal breathing rhythm.  
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Cerebellum reffered to   Little brain.  
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Cerebellum is located   posterior to medulla, pons, and 4th ventricle, inferior to occipital lobe of the cerebrum.  
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Cerebellum functions with movement. For example   coordination, regulation of muscle tone, posture and equilibrium. It remmebers complex movements.  
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Cerebellum works in conjunction   with the inner ear and eyes for equilibrium.  
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Diencephalon   includes the Thalamus and Hypothalamus.  
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Thalamus is located   lateral to 3rd ventricle and superior to the hypothalamus.  
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Thalamus getaway for sensation   (general and special, except smell) and the sensory input comes to the thalamus first then, if it is important it is directed to the cerebrum where it is interpreted.  
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Thalamus blocks   unwanted sensations and it allows u to concentrate without distraction of thousands of sensations.  
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Hypothalamus is located   inferior to the thalamus, and superior to the pituitary gland.  
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Hypothalamus controls   the involuntary part of our nervous system.  
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Hypothalamus produces   hormones. The releasing hormones stimulate secretion of the hormones from the anterior pituitary gland.  
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Hypothalamus involves in emotion response such as   anger, fear, aggression, and pleasure.  
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Cerebrum is located in   the 2 hemispheres, several lobes, and is connected by thr corpus collosum.  
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The right and left hemisphere   contains the right and left ventricles.  
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the Cerebral cortex   is the surface of the cerebrum.  
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The cerebral cortex is made up of   gray matter.  
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White matter is internal   to the gray matter.  
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White matter is made up of   myelinated fibers that connects parts of the brain to other parts of the brain or NS.  
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4 appearances of the cerebrum are   gyri, sulci, fissure, and surface area.  
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Gyri   are the folds. (convultions)  
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Sulci   is the small grooves between the gyri.  
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Fissure   are deep grooves that seperate the lobes and hemispheres.  
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Folding increases the surface area   which increases the number of neurons which enables a higher level of cognition.  
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Frontal lobe   is the anterior part.  
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Frontal lobe area   is the motor.  
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Motor areas   contralateral voluntary movement.  
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The largest motor portion devoted to the fine movement   are the hands and face. (Illustrated by the homonculus)  
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Parietal lobes   are superior and lateral.  
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Parietal lobes general sensory areas are   interpret impulses from the conlateral sensory organs in skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments.  
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Parietal lobes taste areas   overlap temporal lobes and it interpret input from taste buds.  
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Temporal Lobes   lateral.  
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Temporal sensory areas   interprets hearing, smell, learning, memory, and visual recognition.  
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Occipital Lobes   posterior.  
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Occipital lobes visual areas   interpret input from our eyes.  
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Basal ganglia also known as   basal nuclei or deep nuclei.  
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Basal ganglia   is paired of gray matter within the cerebral hemisphere.  
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Basal ganglia helps regulate and coordinate complex movement by   coordinating communication among areas of the brain.  
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Corpus Collosum   bands millions of fibers that connect hemispheres.  
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The importance of corpus collosum is   coordinating left brain functions with right brain functions.  
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Cranial Nerve   has 12 pairs of peripheral nerves that emerges from the brain.  
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Cranial nerve supply mostly   sensory and motor to areas of the face including special senses.  
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CN I   Olfactory Nerve  
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Olfactory Nerve CN I   is the smell.  
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CN II   Optic Nerve.  
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Optic Nerve CN II   made up of neurons from the retina. Is the vision.  
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CN VIII   Vestibulocochlear Nerve.  
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Vestibulocochlear Nerve CN VIII   is the hearing and balance.  
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CN X   Vagus Nerve.  
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Vagus Nerve CN X   supplies internal organs of the ventral cavity.  
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Somatic Nervous System functions   voluntary component that innervates skeletal muscle.  
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Autonomic Nervous System functions   involuntary component made up of visceral motor neurons that supply effectors.  
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Examples of the ANS effectors are   smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.  
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Sympathetic division also known as   thoracolumbar division.  
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Sympathetic division is responsible for the   fight or flight response.  
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Fight and Flight response   is dominant in stressful situations.  
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Examples of fight and flight responses are   increase heart rate and decrease in digestion.  
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Parasympathetic division also known as   craniosacral division.  
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Parasympathetic is responsible for the   rest and digest response.  
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Rest and digest response   dominates in relaxed situations.  
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Examples of rest and digest responses are   increase digestion and urination, decrease in heart rate. And it functions basically the opposite of the SNS.  
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The impulse-conducting cells of the nervous system are called:   neurons.  
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Neurons detect sensations such as touch or heat and then relay information about the stimuli to the central nervous system is:   the afferent neurons.  
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A nerve cell is which in which phase cannot respond to a new stimulus is called   refractory period.  
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Which statement regarding spinal nerves is true?   Spinal nerves are mixed nerves, containing both sensory and motor fibers, making it capable of transmitting impulses in teo directions.  
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A key nerve is part os the sacral plexus?   Sciatic Nerve.  
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The portion of the brain contains centers resposible for such vital functions as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure?   Medulla Oblongata.  
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The brain structure influences nearly every organ and exerts control over the autonomic nervous system and pituitary gland is   Hypothalamus.  
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Which cranial nerve supplies most of the organs in the thoracic and abdominal cavities as well as those in the head and neck?   Vagus  
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Characteristic of the somatic nervous system is   it operates under voluntary control.  
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