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[07] Central Nervous System (Brain and Spinal Cord) Flashcards

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What is the Central Nervous System?

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The main control center of the body comprising the brain and spinal cord

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What are the main components of the Central Nervous System?

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  • Brain
  • Spinal Cord
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What are the main divisions of the brain?

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  • Cerebrum
  • Cerebellum
  • Brainstem
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What is the role of the cerebrum in the CNS?

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It controls higher order functions like thinking, learning, and consciousness

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What is the role of the cerebellum in the CNS?

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It controls coordination and balance

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What is the role of the brainstem in the CNS?

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It controls automatic functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure

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What is the role of the spinal cord in the CNS?

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It transmits information between the brain and the rest of the body

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How does the CNS interact with the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?

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The CNS receives information from the PNS, processes it, and then sends out commands

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What are the main protective structures of the CNS?

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  • Skull (for the brain)
  • Vertebral column (for the spinal cord)
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What are the meninges?

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Protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord

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What is the cerebral cortex?

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The outer layer of the cerebrum involved in complex cognitive functions

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What is the function of the frontal lobe in the cerebrum?

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It is involved in reasoning, planning, parts of speech, and problem solving

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What is the function of the parietal lobe in the cerebrum?

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It is involved in movement, orientation, recognition, and perception of stimuli

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What is the function of the occipital lobe in the cerebrum?

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It is primarily responsible for vision

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What is the function of the temporal lobe in the cerebrum?

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It is involved in perception and recognition of auditory stimuli and memory

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What is the function of the brain’s limbic system?

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It is involved in emotions, memory, and behavior

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What is the role of the hypothalamus in the CNS?

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It regulates body temperature, hunger, thirst, and other homeostatic systems

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What is the role of the thalamus in the CNS?

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It relays sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex

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What is the medulla oblongata and its function?

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It is part of the brainstem and controls autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure

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