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structural characteristics of bipolar neuron
cell body with a nerve fiber arising from each end
structural characteristics of unipolar neuron
cell fiber with a single nerve fiber body that divides into 2 branches
structural characteristics of multipolar neuron
cell body with many nerve fibers, one of which is an axon
location of a unipolar neuron
in ganglia outside the brain or spinal chord
location of bipolar neuron
in specialized parts of eyes, nose, and ears
location of multipolar neurons
most common type of neuron in the brain and spinal chord
the functional characteristics of a sensory neuron
conducts nerve impulses from receptors in peripheral body parts into the brain or spinal cord
the functional characteristics of interneuron
transmits nerve pulses between neurons within the brain and spinal cord
the functional characteristics of motor neuron
conducts nerve impulses from the brain or spinal cord out of effectors- muscles or glands
the structural characteristics of sensory neuron
most unipolar, some bipolar
the structural characteristics of interneurons
multipolar
the structural characteristics of motor neurons
multipolar
Astrocytes
star-shaped cells with many processes. protoplasmic astrocytes and fibrous astrocytes
location of protoplasmic astrocytes
in the gray matter of the CNS
location of fibrous astrocytes 
found in the white matter of the CNS
what is the functions of the astrocytes
1. participate in the neurotransmitters and maintain the proper balance of potassium for generation of nerve impulses by CNS neurons 2. participate in brain development by assessing migration of neurons 3.provide a link between neurons and blood vessels
Oligodendrocytes
most common in glial cells in CNS; smaller than astrocytes with fewer processes 
what is the function of oligodendryocytes
1. give support to the neurons in the CNS 2. produce myelin sheath around the axons of neurons
What are the 4 cells in the CNS
astrocytes oligodendrocytes microglia ependymal cells
microglia
small processes; derived from monocytes; normally stationary but may migrate to site of injury
what is the function of the microglia
engulf and destroy microbes and cellular debris in the CNS. function as macrophages in the CNS
Ependymal cells
epithelial cells arranged in a single layer 
what is the function of the ependymal cells
form a continuous epithelial lining for the ventricles of the brain. the central canal of the spinal cord. probably assist in the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid in this area
what are the two cells in peripheral nervous system
neurolemmocytes (schwann cells) and satellite cells
Neurolemmocytes
flattened cells arranged around axons in PNS
what is the function of neurolemmocytes
1. produce myelin sheath around axons of PNS neurons 2. participate in repair processes after injury 3. produces the nerve growth factor
satellite cells
flattened cells arranged around the cell bodies of the neuron in the ganglia
what is the function of satellite cells
support neurons in ganglia of PNS
dendrite
receive stimuli, produce excitatory and inhibitory postsynaptic potentials
cell body
receive stimuli produce ESPS and ISPS
what is the function of the junction of axon
integrate ESPS and ISPS, initiates nerve impulse
Axon
propagates (conducts) nerve impulses from initial segment in axon terminals
axon terminal
inflow of calcium ions, trigger neurotransmitter release by exocytosis of synaptic vesicles
functional class of nicotinic acetylcholine
excitatory
functional class of muscarinic acetylcholine
excitatory or inhibitory
functional class of norepinephrine/ epinephrine
excitatory or inhibitory
functional class of dopamine
excitatory or inhibitory
functional class of serotonin 
mainly inhibitory
functional class of histamine
excitatory or inhibitory
functional class of GABA
generally inhibitory
functional class of glutamate
generally excitatory
functional class of glycine
generally inhibitory
functional class of endorphins
generally inhibitory
functional class of tachykinins
excitatory
functional class of somatostatin
generally inhibitory
functional class of cholecystokinin
generally excitatory
functional class of ATP
excitatory or inhibitory
functional class of adenosine
generally inhibitory
functional class of nitric oxide
excitatory or inhibitory
functional class of carbon monoxide
excitatory or inhibitory
functional class of endocannabinoids
inhibitory
location of acetylcholine
between motor neuron and muscle cell
function of NE/epinephrine
increase heart rate during stress
what are the effects of dopamine and serotonin
affect sleep, mood, attention, and learning
what does prozac do
blocks the removal of serotonin from synaptic cleft
GABA and alcohol
alcohols is the most commonly used depressant and may increase the inhibitory effect of GABA
what is repolarization
an active process
Sodium potassium pump eliminates...
excess sodium ions
refractory period
the return to the polarized state
saltatory conduction
propagation of action potential along a myelinated fiber is from internode to internode
All-or-none response
occurs whenever a stimulus of threshold intensity is applied to fiber all the impulse conducted on a fiber are of the same strength (not cause a larger impulse)
the resting state
no ions move through voltage-gated channels
depolarization
is caused by the sodium flowing into the cell
repolarization
caused by potassium flowing out of the cells
what is the membrane potential when sodium gate closes
30
what is the threshold
-70 mV
what are the 4 main parts of the adult brain
1. cerebral hemisphere (cerebrum) 2. diencephalon 3. brain stem -midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata 4.cerebellum
what are the adult neural canal regions
lateral ventricles third ventricle fourth ventricle
what part of brain is in lateral ventricles
cerebrum-cerebral hemisphere (cortex, white matter, basal nuclei)
what part of brain is in third ventricle
diencephalon-thalamus, hypothalamus,and epithalamus
what part of brain is in fourth ventricle
brain stem: pons CEREBELLUM brain stem: medulla oblongata
what contains the CSF
ventricles
what are the 4 major lobes of the brain
frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, temporal lobe
gyrus
elevated ridges of tissue
sulcus
shallowed grooves
what makes up the diencephalon (inter brain)
thalamus-interpret of senses hypothalamus- regulation epithalamus- formation of 3rd vent
what makes up the brain stem
midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata
Brain communicateswith body
pair of inferior pair of middle pair of superior
cortical gray matter function
localizes and interprets sensory inputs controls voluntary and skilled skeletal muscle activity functions in intellectual and emotional processing
basal nuclei (ganglia) function
subcortical motor centers help control skeletal muscle movements
thalamus function
relays sensory impulses to cerebral cortex for interpretation relays impulses between cerebral motor cortex and lower (subcortical) motor centers, including cerebellum involved in memory processing
hypothalamusfunction
-chief integration center of autonomic (involuntary) nervous system -regulates body temperature, food intake, water balance, thirst, and biological rhythms -regulates hormonal output of anterior pituitary gland -acts as an endocrine organ, producing posterior pituitary hormones ADH and…
limbic system functions
-includes cerebral and diencephalon structures -mediates emotional responses -involved in memory processing
midbrain function
-contains visual and auditory reflex centers -contains subcortical motor centers -contains nuclei for cranial nerves III and IV -contains projection fibers
pons function
-relays information from the cerebrum to cerebellum -cooperates with the medullary reparatory centers to control respiratory rate and depth -contains nuclei of cranial nerves V-VII -contains projection of fibers
medulla oblongata functions
-relays ascending sensory pathway impulses from skin and proprioreceptors -contains visceral nuclei controlling heart rate, blood vessels, respiratory rate... -relays sensory information to the cerebellum -contains nuclei of cranial nerves VIII-XII -contains projection fibers -site o…
reticular formation function
-mantains cerebral cortical alertness -filters out repetitive stimuli -helps regulate skeletal and visceral muscle activity
cerebellum function
-processes information from cerebral motor cortex, proprioreceptors, and visual and equilibrium pathways -provides "instruction" to cerebral motor cortex and subcortical motor centers = smooth muscle movements -responsible for proper balance and posture
what makes up the limbic system
amygdala hypocampus prefrontal cortex
EEG-electroencephalogram
take electric current to see brain activity
what is the function of meninges
cover brain and spinal cord
what are the layers of the meninges
1. dura mater (thickest) 2. arachnoid matter 3. pia matter subarachnoid space-CSF- between 2 and 3
what are the functions of the cerebral cortex neurons
speech, memory, logical and emotional responses, consciousness, interpretation of sensation, voluntary movements
Basal nuclei/ Basal ganglia
these are several islands/ patches of gray matter, buried deep
function of the basal nuclei/ basal ganglia
they help to regulate voluntary motor activity (skeletal muscle)
what makes up the diencephalon (inter brain)
thalamus, hypothalamus,epithalamus
thalamus
station for sensory impulses, passing upward to the sensory cortex WHERE INTERPRETATION OF THE SENSES IS DONE
Hypothalamus
important because play a role in: regulation of body...temperature, water balance, metabolism also it is the center for many drives and emotions...apetite, sex, thirst, pain, pleasure
what makes up the brain stem?
midbrain, pons, medula oblongata
what is the function of the brain stem
1. provides a pathway for ascending and descending tracts 2. control of vital activities ex: breathing/ BP 3. controls consciousness and awake/ sleep pattern by neurons of reticular formation
what happens if you damage a neuron
COMA
Cerebellum helps with what
provides precise timing for skeletal muscle activity controls balance and equilibrium (keeps body movement smooth and coordinated) by controlling: skeletal muscles, tendons, inner ear, eye
how does cerebellum communicate with other parts of the CNS
three pairs of nerve tracts called cerebellar peduncles
what are the 3 pairs of nerve tracts in the cerebellar peduncles
1. a pair of inferior peduncle 2. a pair of middle peduncle 3. a pair of superior peduncle
ventricles contain...
CSF
the cerebral hemisphere is separated by what direction fissures
longitudinal fissures
what are the 4 major lobes in cerebral hemisphere
frontal (x2) parietal (x2) occipital (x2) temporal (x2)
what are the 4 major fissures in cerebral hemisphere
1. longitudinal 2. central- frontal/parietal (x2) 3. peri-occipital (x2) 4. lateral fissure- temporal/ all 3 lobes (x2)
what is important in diencephalon
motor coordination
hypothalamus is also known as
emotional-visceral brain
epithalamus forms the roof of....
the third ventricle
epithalamus contains:
pineal body gland choroid plexus
where is the pineal body (gland) located
endocrine system
where is CSF formed
choroid plexus
how long is the brain stem
size of the thumb, 3 inches long
cerebellum size, shape, and hemisphere
large like cauliflower 2 hemispheres
cerebellum composed primarily of what....
white matter with a thin layer of gray matter--cerebellar cortex
frontal lobes
controls movements of voluntary skeletal muscles intellectual processes such as planning, complex problem solving and judging the consequences of behavior
parietal lobes
responsible for the sensations of temperature, touch, pressure and pain involving the skin understanding speech, using the words to express thoughts and feelings
temporal lobes
responsible for healing experiences and remember visual scenes, music, and other complex sensory patterns
occipital lobes
responsible for vision combine visual images with other sensory experiences
peripheral nervous system consists of...
branches from the CNS
how many pairs of cranial nerves are in PNS
12 pairs
how many pairs on spinal nerves are in PNS
31 pairs
what organs does the somatic NS effect
skeletal muscles and skin
what is involved in the somatic nervous system
conscious activity (voluntary NS)
neurotransmitter released by somatic NS
acetylcholine
pattern of somatic NS pathway
1 motor neuron (only inside the CNS)
organ effected by autonomic NS
smooth and cardiac muscles glands/viscera
autonomic NS involves 
unconscious activity (involuntary)
neurotransmitter released by autonomic NS
acetylcholine epinephrine norepinephrine
affect of autonomic NS
stimulatory or inhibitory
acetylcholine is a ______ in autonomic NS
stimulatory
epinephrine/norepinephrine affect in autonomic NS
inhibitory
pattern of autonomic nervous system pathway
two motor neurons (inside and outside CNS) presence of preganglionic axon and postganglionic axon
sympathetic nervous system active during
emergency stress fear threat exercise
fight, flight, and fright response part of
sympathetic nervous system
nerves involved in sympathetic nervous system
in between T1 and L2 thoraco-lumbar or adrenergic system
parasympathetic NS active during
under ordinary, restful conditions
nerves involved in parasympathetic NS
cranial nerves and S2 and S4 nerves-- craniosacral or cholinergic system
normal volume of CSF
150 mL
normal pressure of CSF
50-150 mmHg
spinal meninges and subarachnoid space include
pia mater, dura mater, and arachnoid mater
white columns in spinal cord include
dorsal funiclus, ventral funiculus, and lateral funiculus
gray matter in spinal cord include
gray commissure, dorsal horn, ventral horn, lateral horn
cauda equina
the collection of nerve roots at the inferior end of the vertebral canal
dorsal white column--fasciculus gracilis, fascicles cuneatus _________ tract
ascending
dorsal spinocerebellar tract ______
ascending
ventral spinocerebellar tract _____
ascending
lateral spinothalmic tract ______
ascending
ventral spinothalmic tract _____
ascending
lateral reticuospinal tract _____
descending
lateral corticospinal tract _____
descending
rubrospinal tract _____
descending
medial reticulospinal tract ____
descending
ventral corticospianl tract _____
descending
vestibulospinal tract ____
descending
tectospinal tract
descending
what is structure of nerve
1. axon 2. endoneurium 3. perineurium 4. epineurium
cranial nerve I and function
olfactory sensory--smell
cranial nerve II and function
optic sensory--vision
cranial nerve III and function
oculomotor motor parasympathetic
cranial nerve IV and function
trochlear motor
cranial nerve V and function
trigeminal sensory and motor
cranial nerve VI and function
abducens motor
cranial nerve VII and function
facial sensory, motor, and parasympathetic
cranial nerve VIII and function
vestibulocochlear sensory--hearing and balance and some motor function
cranial nerve IX and function
glossopharyngeal sensory-taste, motor, and parasympathetic
cranial nerve X and function
vagus sensory--taste, motor, and parasympathetic
cranial nerve XI and function
accessory motor
cranial nerve XII and function
hypoglossal motor
Location of olfactory nerves
runs beneath frontal lobe to enter cerebral hemisphere and terminates in primary olfactory cortex
function of olfactory nerves
purely sensory; carry afferent impulses for smell
location of optic nerves
enter thalamus and synapse there--thalamic fibers run to occipital cortex and interpretation occurs
function of optic nerves
purely sensory; carry impulses for vision
location of oculomotor nerves
ventral midbrain and go to eye
function of oculomotor nerves
motor nerve; has a few proprioreceptor afferents
proprioreceptors in oculomotor nerves : somatic
-somatic nerve fibers to 5 out of 8 of the eye muscles and help direct eyeball and raise upper eyelid
proprioreceptors in oculomotor nerves: parasympathetic
-parasympathetic motor fibers cause pupil to constrict and controls lens shape
proprioreceptors oculomotor nerves: sensory
run eye muscles from extrinsic eye muscle to midbrain
location of trochlear nerves
dorsal midbrain
function of trochlear nerves
motor nerves; supply somatic nerve fibers to eye muscle
location of trigeminal nerves
largest cranial nerve from pons to face with 3 divisions: 1. ophthalmic - Pons 2. maxillary - pons 3. mandibular - foramen ovale
function of ophthalmic division in trigeminal
sensory impulses from skin of anterior scalp, upper eyelid, and nose from nasal cavity, cornea, and lacrimal gland
function of maxillary division in trigeminal
sensory impulses from nasal cavity, palate, upper teeth, skin of cheek, upper lip, and eyelod
function of mandibular division in trigeminal
sensory impulses from anterior tounge, lower teeth, skin of chin, temporal region of scalp. supplies motor fibers to muscles of mastification
location of abducen nerves
inferior pons and run to eye
function of abducens nerves
motor; supply motor fibers to lateral rectus muscle ( eye). convey proprioreceptors impulses from same muscle to brain
location of facial nerves
from pons just lateral to abducens nerve. enter temporal bone and runs within bone to lateral aspect of face
function of facial nerves
mixed nerves; chief nerve of face and 5 major branches
what are the 5 major branches of facial nerves
temporal, zygomatic, buccal, mandibular, and cervical
location of vestibulocochlear nerves
enter brain stem at pons-medulla border
function of vestibulocochlear nerves
PURELY SENSORY vestibular branch-transmit impulses for equilibrium cochlear branch- transmit impulses for sense of hearing
location of glossopharyngeal nerves
medulla run to throat
function of glossopharyngeal nerves
mixed nerves that innervate part of tongue and pharynx. -help with swallowing and salivating -sensory fibers help with taste and general sensory impulses from pharynx and posterior tongue
location of vagus nerve
only cranial nerves to extend beyond head and neck region emerge from medulla and go through neck to thorax and ab region
function of vagus nerves
mixed nerves motor nerves are parasympathetic efferents except those serving skeletal muscles of pharynx and larynx PARA: supply lungs and regulate digestive activity ; transmit sensory impulses from taste buds; carry proprioreceptors from muscles of larynx and pharynx
location of accessory nerves
lateral aspect of medulla and brain stem
function of accessory nerves
mixed nerves but primarily motor cranial division joins with fibers of vagus nerves to supply motor fibers to larynx, pharynx, and soft palatal. spinal root supplies motor fibers that together move head and neck and convey proprioreceptors impulses from same muscles
location of hypoglossal nerves
senses of root from medulla
function of hypoglossal nerves
mixed nerves; primarily motor carry motor fibers to muscles of tongues and proprioreceptors to brain stem. control tongue movements
spinal nerves
cervical thoracic lumbar sacral tiny coccygeal nerves
pairs of cervical spinal nerves
8 (C1-C8)
pairs of thoracic nerves
12 (T1 - T12)
pairs of lumbar nerves
5 (L1-L5)
pairs of sacral nerves
5 (S1 - S5)
pair of tiny coccygeal nerves
1 Co1
5 components of reflex arcs
1. receptor 2. sensory neuron 3. integration center 4. motor neuron 5. effector
reflexes
autonomic, subconscious response to changes within or outside the body - help mantain homeostasis by controlling many involuntary processes such as HR, BR, and BP - may be spinal or cranial and somatic or visceral
cervical plexus
C1- C5
cutaneous branches (superficial) of the cervical plexus
lesser occipital greater auricular transverse cervical supraclavicular (medial, intermediate, and lateral)
motor branches (deep) of cervical plexus
ansa cervicalis segmental and other muscular branches phrenic
branches of the brachial plexus
C5 - T1
musculocutaneous
brachial plexus
median 
brachial plexus
ulnar
brachial plexus
radial 
brachial plexus
axillary
brachial plexus
dorsal scapular
brachial plexus
long thoracic
brachial plexus
subscapular
brachail plexus
suprascapular
brachial plexus
pectoral (lateral and medial)
brachial plexus
branches of the lumbar plexus
L1 - L4
femoral 
lumbar plexus
obturator
lumbar plexus
lateral femoral cutaneous
lumbar plexus
iliohypogastric
lumbar plexus
ilioinguinal 
lumbar plexus
genitofemoral
lumbar plexus
branches of sacral plexus
L4- S4
sciatic nerve
sacral plexus
tibial
sacral plexus
common fibular
sacral plexuss
superior gluteal
sacral plexus
inferior gluteal 
sacral plexus
posterior femoral cutaneous
sacral plexus
pudendal
sacral plexus
difference between somatic and autonomic nervous system
autonomic- lightly myelinated. sympathetic use NE and parasympathetic use ACh somatic- heavily myelinated, use ACh
PS effect on eye (iris)
stimulates sphincter pupillae muscles; constricts pupils
SE on eye (iris)
stimulates dilator pupillae muscles; dilates pupils
PS effects on eye (ciliary muscles)
stimulates muscles, makes lens bulge
S effects on eye (ciliary muscle)
weakly inhibits muscles; flattens lens
PS effects on glands
stimulates secretory activity
S effects on glands
inhibits secretory activity; constricts blood vessels
PS effects on salivary glands
stimulates secretion of saliva
S effects on salivary glands
stimulates secretion of thick viscous saliva
PS effects on sweat glands
no effect
S effect on sweat galnds
stimulates copious sweatin
PS effects on adrenal medulla
no effect
S effect on adrenal medulla
stimulates medulla cells to secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine
PS effects on arrector pili muscles attached to hair follicles
no effect
S effect on arrector pili
stimulates constriction---goosebumps
PS effects on heart (muscle)
decrease rate; slows heart
S effect on heart (muscle)
increase rate and force of heart beat
PS effect on heart (coronary blood vessels)
no effect
S effect on heart (coronary blood vessels)
dilates blood vessels (vasodilation)
Ps effect on urinary bladder
contracts smooth muscle of bladder; relaxes urethral spincter; promotes voiding
S effect on urinary bladder
relaxes smooth muscle of bladder; constricts urethral sphincter; inhibits voiding
PS effect on lungs
constricts bronchioles
S effect on lung
dilates bronchioles
PS effect on digestive tract organs
increases motility and amount of secretion; allow food to move
S effect on digestive tract organs
decreases activity
PS effect on liver
increase glucose uptake from blood
S effect on liver
stimulates release of glucose to blood
PS effect on gallbladder
excites
S effect on gallbladder
inhibits
PS effect on kidney
no effect
S effect on kindey
promotes renin release; decreases urine output
PS effect on penis
erection
S effect on penis
ejaculatoin
PS effect on vagina/clitoris
erection of clit; increase lubrication
S effect on vagina/ clitoris
cause vagina to contract
PS effect on blood vessel
little to none
S effect on blood vessels
constrict blood vessels and increases blood pressure
PS effect on blood coagulation
no effect
S effect on blood coagulation
increase coagulation
PS effect on cellular metabolism
no effect
S effect on cellular metabolism
increases metabolism rate

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