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Neurology T3
Topic 3 - Hypothalamus & ANS
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09/28/2011

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Term

True or false?

 

The hypothalamus is found behind the eyes, directly below the brain's thalamus and below the pituitary gland.

Definition

False

 

The hypothalamus is found behind the eyes, directly below the brain's thalamus and above the pituitary gland

Term
True or false?

The hypothalamus directs the "fight or flight" response of the ANS.
Definition
True
Term
What hormones released by the pituitary gland are controlled by the hypothalamus?
Definition

> oxytocin: uterine contraction with childbirth and breastfeeding

*can be secreted from a baby's cry*

> vasopressin: kidney water re-absorption

> anti-diuretic hormone

Term
What does the hypothalamus send if it senses that blood concentration has increased?
Definition

↑ blood concentration = hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland to produce more vasopressin

 

*blood concentration too dilute = hypothalamus stimulates pituitary gland to release less vasopressin*

Term

Complete the sentence

 

The hypothalamus is involved in the regulation of ... rhythms in the body

Definition
The hypothalamus is involved in the regulation of circadian rhythms in the body
Term
Which hormone, controlled by the circadian rhythm, rise in the morning just before waking to increase blood glucose leve (counterbalances the potentially harmful effects of not eating/drinking while asleep overnight)?
Definition
Cortisol
Term
Skeletal mm an aka for...
Definition
skeletal mm aka extrafusal fibres
Term

True or false?

 

The ANS is voluntary

Definition
False
Term
What makes up the SNS?
Definition
SNS = skeletal mm/extrafusal fibres
Term
What makes up the ANS?
Definition
ANS = cardiac + smooth mm glands
Term
Which reflexes may involve ANS & SNS components?
Definition

> Coughing

> Vomiting

Term
Describe the motor pathway of the SNS
Definition
SNS: 1 LMN/extrafusal fibre/skeletal mm from CNS synapse with skeletal m
Term
Describe the motor pathway for the ANS
Definition

ANS: 2 motor neurons in series

 

*pre ganglionic fibre*
*post ganglionic fibre*

Term
"resting and digesting" refers to which NS?
Definition
Parasympathetic Nervous system
Term
"fight or flight" refers to which NS?
Definition
Sympathetic nervous system
Term

True or false?

 

The SYNS also involves overall homeostatis to maintain the fundamental vital activities of an organism

Definition
True
Term
Basal level can also be known as...
Definition

sympathetic tone

 

*SYNS always active and becomes more active during stressful times*

Term
What happens to the adrenal medulla in Sympathetic function?  In parasympathetic function?
Definition

Adrenal medulla

 

Sympathetic: secrete epinephrine/adrenaline and norepinephrine/noradrenaline

 

Parasympathetic: no effect known

Term
What happens to the sudoriferous gland in sympathetic and parasympathetic functions?
Definition

Sudoriferous glands

 

Sympathetic: increase sweating (sudomotor)

 

Parasympathetic: no effect

Term
What happens to the liver in sympathetic/parasympathetic functions?
Definition

Liver

 

Sympathetic: glycogenolysis (fuel breakdown); decreased bile secretion (no need to digest)

 

Parasympathetic: glycogen synthesis; increased bile secretion (digesting)

Term
What happens to the Iris during SYNS/PANS response?
Definition

Iris

 

SYNS: pupils dilate

 

PANS:  pupils constrict

Term
What happens to the bronchial smooth m in SYNS/PANS response?
Definition

Bronchial smooth m

 

SYNS: airway dilates/relaxe (bigger airway)

 

PANS: airway constrict/contract (smaller airway as no need for fight or flight)

Term
What happens so the stomach and intestines during SYNS/PANS response?
Definition

Stomach and intestines

 

SYNS: decreased motility/tone, contraction of sphincters

 

PANS: increased motility/tone, relaxation of sphincters

Term
What occurs in the spleen during SYNS/PANS response?
Definition

Spleen

 

SYNS: discharge of stored blood into general circulation (for more O2)

 

PANS: no effect

Term
What occurs in the urinary bladder during SYNS/PANS response?
Definition

Urinary bladder

 

SYNS: relaxation of muscular wall, contraction of sphincter

 

PANS: contraction of muscle wall, relaxation of sphincter (allow to pee)

Term
What occurs in sex organs during SYNS/PANS response?
Definition

Sex organs

 

SYNS: ejaculation

 

PANS: erection

Term
What occurs in errector pili muscle during SYNS/PANS response?
Definition

Errector pili m

 

SYNS: contraction/ erection of hair

 

PANS: no effect

Term
What regulates body temperature?
Definition
Hypothalamus
Term
Parasympathetic cells are part of which division?
Definition

Craniosacral division


*parasympathetic cells are in different nuclei throughout the brain stem and few nuclei in the sacral region of the SC*

Term
What part of the ganglia do these axons parasympathetic cell travel?
Definition

Synapse in ganglia called terminal ganglia

 

*all ganglia close to PANS*

Term
Which cranial nerve stimulate salivary glands?
Definition

CN7/CNVII - facial

and

CN9/CNIX - glossopharyngeal

 

both stimulate salivary glands

Term
Where does the sacral portion originate?
Definition
Sacral portion original from lateral horn of S2-S4 segments of the SC
Term
What do you call nerves leaving the sacral portion?
Definition
Pelvic splanchnic
Term
Every preganglionic sympathetic neuron originate at the same level.  What level is that?
Definition

Always in the CNS within:

 

> lateral horn/intermediolateral horn at SC level T1-L2

 

 

Term
The sympathetic division is also known as...
Definition
Sympathetic division aka thoracolumbar division of the ANS
Term
Where are postganglionic neurons located?
Definition

Postganglionic neuron always in the PNS and located in the paravertebral ganglia/sympathetic trunk/prevertebral ganglia/preaortic ganglia


*pairs of chains of ganglia connected by nerve fibers*

Term
What ganglion is located at level of C7?
Definition

Stellate ganglion

 

> inferior cervical ganglion

> at level of C7

Term
Where are prevertebral ganglia located?
Definition

Prevertebral/pre-aortic ganglia located anterior to the vertebral column; cemented on the anterior aorta

 

> celiac/solar plexus

> superior mesenteric ganglion

> inferior mesenteric ganglion

Term
Where are norepinephrin/epinephrin hormones destroyed?
Definition
in the liver
Term
Which fibres release norepinephrine?
Definition

Adrenergic/adrenaline fibres: release norepinephrine

 

*in SYNS*

*post-ganglionic neurotransmitter*

Term
Which fibres relase Ach?
Definition

Cholinergic fibres: release Ach

 

*in PANS*

*pre-ganglionic neurotransmitter*

Term
What type of ganglia is in the SYNS?
Definition

SYNS

> paravertebral ganglia/ sympathetic trunk

> on both sides of the vertebral column

 

> pre-vertebral ganglia

> anterior to vertebral column (3 ganglia)

 

*involves synapses*

Term
What ganglia is contained in the PANS?
Definition

PANS

 

> terminal ganglia

> near or inside visceral effectors

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