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Introduction to the Nervous System
Basics of the Nervous System
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
02/01/2016

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What are the 3 functions of the nervous system?
Definition
1) Gathers information or SENSORY INPUT via sensory receptors
2) Through INTEGRATION, it processes and interprets the sensory input and decides what, if any, actions should be taken
3) It produces a response or MOTOR OUTPUT, activating effector organs
Term
What are the two divisions of the nervous system?
Definition
1) Central nervous system (CNS)
2) Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
Term
What is the central nervous system composed of?
Definition
the brain and spinal cord
Term
This nervous system is the integrative and control centers of the body
Definition
central nervous system
Term
composed of structures such as cranial nerves, spinal nerves, ganglia, and plexuses
Definition
Peripheral nervous system
Term
where does the cranial nerve originate?
Definition
the brain
Term
where does the spinal nerve originate?
Definition
spinal cord
Term
ganglia
Definition
groups of neuron cell bodies not in CNS
Term
plexuses
Definition
intermingling of neuron cell process from ventral rami of different cord levels
Term
nerve
Definition
a collection of nerve axons found in the peripheral nervous system
Term
1) neuroglia, glia, or supporting cells
2)Neurons
Definition
what are the two types of cells in the nervous tissue?
Term
1) neuroglia, glia, or supporting cells
2)Neurons
Definition
what are the two types of cells in the nervous tissue?
Term
1) neuroglia, glia, or supporting cells
2)Neurons
Definition
what are the two types of cells in the nervous tissue?
Term
1) neuroglia, glia, or supporting cells
2)Neurons
Definition
what are the two types of cells in the nervous tissue?
Term
1) neuroglia, glia, or supporting cells
2)Neurons
Definition
what are the two types of cells in the nervous tissue?
Term
1) neuroglia, glia, or supporting cells
2)Neurons
Definition
what are the two types of cells in the nervous tissue?
Term
neuroglia, glia, or supporting cells
Definition
this type of nervous tissue cell supports neurons
Term
neurons
Definition
this type of nervous tissue cell is the excitable cell, it transmits electrical impulses or action potential impulses for communication; supported by neuroglia cells
Term
6
Definition
how many different types of neuroglia cells are there?
Term
1) Astrocytes
2) microglia cell
3) ependymal cells
4) oligodendrocyte
Definition
what are the four types of neuroglia cells in the central nervous system (CNS)
Term
1) Schwaan cells
2) Satellite cells
Definition
what are the two types of neuroglia cells in the peripheral nervous system?
Term
astrocytes
Definition
most abundant type of neuroglia cell
Term
microglial cell
Definition
protects CNS by differentiating into microphages that participate in phagocytosis
Term
ependymal cells
Definition
lines cavities in brain and spinal cord that contain cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)
Term
responsible to producing myelin sheath in the central nervous system
Definition
obligodendrocyte cell
Term
Schwann cells
Definition
responsible for making myelin sheath in the peripheral nervous system
Term
1) cell body
2) dendrite(s)
3)axon
Definition
what is the basic structure of a neuron (3 components)
Term
neuron cell body
Definition
the main function: biosynthetic center of neuron; contains organelles like the rough endoplasmic reticulum to make protein especially
Term
dendrite(s)
Definition
main function: main receptive or main input regions of a neuron
Term
can have one or more dendrites
Definition
how many dendrites can a neuron have?
Term
axon
Definition
main function: conducting region of neuron, as it can generate action potentials (nerve impulses) and transmit them
Term
nerve fiber
Definition
what is another name for axon?
Term
only 1
Definition
how many axons can a neuron have?
Term
axon terminal; when the impulse reaches axon terminal, it causes the release of a chemical) (ex. neurotransmitter) into another neuron or an effector cell (ex. muscle or gland cell)
Definition
what is at the end of an axon?
Term
1) multipolar neurons- 3 or more processes
2) bipolar neurons- 2 processes- dendrite and axon (rare)
3) unipolar neurons- 1 process- axon
Definition
what are the three types of neurons based on structure
Term
motor or efferent neuron or an interneuron or association neurons
Definition
what type of neuron can a multipolar neuron be based on function?
Term
sensory or afferent neurons; special sense organs- eye, in nasal cavity, in ear
Definition
what kind of neuron can a bipolar neuron be based on function?
Term
sensory neurons; bringing in general information- temperature, touch, etc.
Definition
what type of neuron can a unipolar neuron be based on function?
Term
1) sensory or afferent neuron
2) motor or efferent neuron
3) interneurons or association neurons
Definition
what are the 3 types of neurons based on function?
Term
Sensory or Afferent neurons
Definition
this type of neuron travels towards the central nervous system
Term
motor or efferent neurons
Definition
this type of neuron moves away from the central nervous system
Term
interneurons or association neurons
Definition
this type of neuron can be found between motor and sensory neurons
Term
1) Neuron processes (specifically axons)
2) myelin- PRODUCED BY SCHWANN CELLS
3) connective tissue
4) blood vessels
5) lymphatic vessels
Definition
what are the five things that a nerve contains?
Term
endoneurium
Definition
type of connective tissue that covers the axon with or without the myelin sheath
Term
perineurium
Definition
forms fasciles- covers axons with or without myelin sheaths that are bundled together
Term
epineurium
Definition
type of connective tissue that contains the endoneurium, perineurium (all the fascicles), and blood vessels
Term
sensory (afferent nerves)
Definition
contain only sensory fibers; transmit nerve impulses only towards CNS
Term
motor (efferent nerves)
Definition
contain only motor fibers; transmit nerve impulses only towards CNS
Term
mixed nerves
Definition
contain both sensory and motor fibers; the sensory fibers transmit nerve impulses only towards CNS, while the motor fibers transmit nerve impulses only away from CNS; MOST COMMON
Term
12
Definition
how many cranial nerve pairs are there?
Term
31
Definition
how many spinal nerve pairs are there?
Term
trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs
Definition
what are the 3 general innervations of the spinal nerve pairs?
Term
1) 18 cervical
2) 12 thoracic
3) 5 lumbar
4) 5 sacral
5) 1 coccygeal
Definition
what are the 5 different categories of the 31 pairs of spinal nerves?
Term
from the union of a dorsal root and ventral root
Definition
how is a spinal nerve formed?
Term
sensory or afferent fibers
Definition
what kind of fibers does the dorsal root contain?
Term
motor or efferent fibers
Definition
what kind of fibers does the ventral root contain?
Term
ventral rami
Definition
forms the major plexuses in the body
Term
1) cervical plexus - C1 to C4
2) brachial plexus - C5 to T1 (5,6,7,8,1)
3) lumbar plexus - T12 to L4 (12, 1, 2, 3, 4) sacral plexus - L4 to S4 (4,5,1,2,3,4)
Definition
what are the 4 plexuses of the ventral rami?
Term
T1-T12
Definition
become intercostal nerves (or subcostal nerve T12)
Term
innervates lateral and anterior aspect of trunk (sensory and motor) and upper and lower limbs
Definition
what is the innervation of T1-T12 (in ribs)?
Term
allow new nerves to be formed; ventral rami will merge; no synapses-- axons will regroup themselves to form new nerves to create new nerves
Definition
what do the plexuses do?
Term
it eliminates complete paralysis of an limb muscle when one spinal segment or root is damaged
Definition
what is the advantage of plexuses being able to allow new nerves to be formed?
Term
ganglion
Definition
a collection of neuronal cell bodies located in the peripheral nervous system
Term
a bundle of axons in the CNS is called a tract while a bundle of axons in the PNS is called a nerve
Definition
what is the difference between a nerve and a tract?
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