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Sensory from a portion of external ear
General Somatic Afferent (GSA) Facial Nerve
Supposed existence carrying information from sublingual and submandibular glands
General Visceral Afferent (GVA)
Inf. Vagal Ganglion
SA and GVA Vagus
Supposed existence carrying information from palatine, pharyngeal
General Visceral Afferent (GVA from CN 7
Taste from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue and palate
SA CN7
Taste from the posterior 1/3 of the tongue
Cranial Nerve IX Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Sensory from a portion of external ear
GSA CN9(GP)
Taste from the epiglottis
SA CN10
GSA and SA fibrs
solitary tract nucleus
facial motor nucleus
CN 7 SVE: motor to muscle of facial expression
SVE: motor to stylopharngeus
CN 9
from nucleus ambiguous
SVE: motor to muscles of palate, pharynx
CN 10
Inf. GP gnaglion
SA and GVA CN9
SVE: motor to muscles of larynx, upper esophagus
CN 10
TF SVE fibers of CN9,10 start from
nucleus ambiguous
spinal tri nucleus
GSA fibers of CN 7 anf CN 9, CN 10 from ext ear
postganglionic parasympathetic fibers innervate thoracic and abdominal viscera
CN 10 GVE
Parasympathetic ganglion cell in the wall of the target organ
GVE of CN 10
Superior Salivatory Nucleus
starts GVE fibers of CN7
Dorsal motor nuc
starts GVE fibers of CN 10
postganglionic parasympathetic fibers to sublingual and submandibular glands
from CN 7 GVE
goes to submandibular gang
postganglionic parasympathetic fibers to lacrimal, nasal palatine and upper pharynx glands
from CN 7 GVE
from Pterygopalatine ganglion
Otic gaglion
GVE fibers of CN 9
parasympathetic fibers(pre and post ganglionic neurons)
postganglionic parasympathetic fibers to parotid gland
GVE fibers of CN 9
solitary nucleus
starts GVE fibers of CN 9
only has GSE
CN 12
hypoglossal
intrinsic tongue ms. • 3 of 4 extrinsic tongue ms.
GSE of CN12
Hypoglossal nucleus
cell bodies for GSE CN12
tf CN12 GSE fibers will
abduct the tongue
F adduct iit
major muscles of int. tongue and ext tongue receive only contralateral input from pre central gyrus
corticobulbar fibes innerve the CN 12 cell body in the hypoglossal nucleus
adduct
toward midline
LMNL of CN 12
tongue to side of lesion
UMNL of coricobulb fibers of CN 12
tongue to contralat of lesion
GVE
PS innerv
The nucleus ambiguus receives —- cortiocobulbar input, with the majority of this input being —–
The nucleus ambiguus receives bilateral cortiocobulbar input, with the majority of this input being contralateral.
CN 9,11
inferior salivatory nucleus receives input from the
hypothalamus.
Glossopharyngeal Nerve(cn11)
dorsal motor nucleus receives input from the
dorsal motor nucleus receives input from the hypothalamus
GVE of CN10
Cranial Nerve XII emerges from the —— and enters into the —— cranial fossa. and exits the posterior cranial fossa through the ——- canal.
Cranial Nerve XII emerges from the brainstem and enters into the posterior cranial fossa. • Cranial Nerve XII exits the posterior cranial fossa through the hypoglossal canal.
Taste receptor cells are also located on the palate and epiglottis.
located in the epithelium not in pappilase
Taste receptor are clustered in taste buds,
which are mainly assoicated with fungiform and circumvallate/vallate papillae
tf Foliate papillae have tons of taste buds in adults.
Foliate papillae have few taste buds in adults.
Taste receptor cells are also located on the palate and epiglottis.
located in the epithelium not in pappilase
tf Foliate papillae have tons of taste buds in adults.
Foliate papillae have few taste buds in adults.
epiglottis
SA from CN 10
posterior 1/3 tongue (including vallate papillae)
SA from CN-IX:
anterior 2/3 tongue, palate
SA from CN-VII:
anterior 2/3 tongue, hard and soft palate
GSA from CN 5
at apical end of taste receptor cell and
extend thru taste pore
microvilli
epiglottis
GVA from CN 10
at apical end of taste receptor cell and
extend thru taste pore
microvilli
tf GVA from CN-IX: ant 1/3 tongue, palatine tonsils,larynx
GVA from CN-IX: posterior 1/3 tongue, palatine tonsils, pharynx
Taste receptor cells are replaced
every 7-10 days
the taste receptor cells release neurotransmitter on afferents
of CN VII, CN IX and CN X
Taste receptor are clustered in taste buds,
which are mainly assoicated with fungiform and circumvallate/vallate papillae
Taste molecule activates the taste receptor cell.
Increase intracellular Ca+2 through voltage gated Ca+2 channels and via release from internal stores.
Depolarizing receptor potential (inside of the taste receptor cell become more positive through several different mechanisms)
Transduction of the signal to the CNS (nucleus solitarius/solitaty nucleus)
Release of transmitter on to peripheral nerve (primary afferent)
Taste molecule activates the taste receptor cell.
- Depolarizing receptor potential (inside of the taste receptor cell become more positive through several different mechanisms)
- Increase intracellular Ca+2 through voltage gated Ca+2 channels and via release from internal stores.
- Release of transmitter on to peripheral nerve (primary afferent)
- Transduction of the signal to the CNS (nucleus solitarius/solitaty nucleus)
Central tegmental tract
carries second order neurons of The taste (SA) pathway (ipsilateral)
tf
when the Taste molecule activates the taste receptor cell. it hyperpolarizes polarizes receptor potential (inside of the taste receptor cell become more negative through several different mechanisms)
Taste molecule activates the taste receptor cell. 2. Depolarizing receptor potential (inside of the taste receptor cell become more positive through several different mechanisms)
Central tegmental tract
carries second order neurons of The taste (SA) pathway (ipsilateral)
voltage gated Ca+2 channels and via release from internal stores
help depol taste receptor cell
by inc intracellular Ca+2
The superior aspect of the nucleus solitarius is also referred to
The superior aspect of the nucleus solitarius is also referred to as the gustatory nucleus
Transduction of the signal to the CNS
from taster receptor cell
insula and the medial surface of the frontal operculum
gustatory cortex
The taste (SA) pathway follows
ips. course
the taste receptor cells release neurotransmitter on afferents
of CN VII, CN IX and CN X
near the base of the central sulcus.
gust cortex
Opercula (singular, operculum):
the regions of frontal, parietal and temporal lobes located adjacent to the lateral sulcus and overlying the insula
—– of olfactory receptor cells extend to the surface of the olfactory epithelium and terminate with a ——–region from which non-motile cilia project.
Dendrites of olfactory receptor cells extend to the surface of the olfactory epithelium and terminate with a rounded knoblike-region from which non-motile cilia project.
Cilia
extend into the mucus layer and possess receptors for odorant molecules
Taste information is also relayed from the solitary nucleus to retic. formation to regulate
salivation and swallowing
Cilia
extend into the mucus layer and possess receptors for odorant molecules
—– of olfactory receptor cells extend to the surface of the olfactory epithelium and terminate with a ——–region from which non-motile cilia project.
Dendrites of olfactory receptor cells extend to the surface of the olfactory epithelium and terminate with a rounded knoblike-region from which non-motile cilia project.
CN 1 SA
smell
place where the olfactory axons synapse After passing through the cribiform plate
Receptors responsive to different odorant molecules are —– in the olfactory epithelium
Receptors responsive to different odorant molecules are intermingled in the olfactory epithelium
CN 1
The only sensory system with no —– relay to the thalamus, though olfactory information will eventually be —–through the thalamus.
The only sensory system with no precortical relay to the thalamus, though olfactory information will eventually be processed through the thalamus.
Receptors responsive to different odorant molecules are —– in the olfactory epithelium
Receptors responsive to different odorant molecules are intermingled in the olfactory epithelium
At the level of the glomeruli, the axons of olfactory neurons carrying — olfactory information synapse in the — glomerulus.
©At the level of the glomeruli, the axons of olfactory neurons carrying similar olfactory information synapse in the same glomerulus.
place where the olfactory axons synapse After passing through the cribiform plate
At the level of the glomeruli, the axons of olfactory neurons carrying — olfactory information synapse in the — glomerulus.
©At the level of the glomeruli, the axons of olfactory neurons carrying similar olfactory information synapse in the same glomerulus.
The olfactory epithelium is a —– columnar
The olfactory epithelium is a pseudostratified columnar
Neurons in the anterior olfactory nucleus cross via the —– commissure, to the —— olfactory bulb
Neurons in the anterior olfactory nucleus cross via the anterior commissure, to the contralateral olfactory bulb
what type of glands are in CN 1 olf ep.
Mucous producing glands are also present (Bowman’s glands)
Neurons in the anterior olfactory nucleus cross via the —– commissure, to the —— olfactory bulb
Neurons in the anterior olfactory nucleus cross via the anterior commissure, to the contralateral olfactory bulb
tf taste receptor cells are neurons
F
olf receptor cells are neurons tho
The relay through the thalamus occurs after afferents reach the —– —– —– but prior to olfactory info traveling to association cortex (eg. —–)
The relay through the thalamus occurs after afferents reach the primary olfactory cortex but prior to olfactory info traveling to association cortex (eg. orbitofrontal cortex
Convergence in the orbitofrontal cortex,
from the gustatory, somatosensory, olfactory and visual cortical areas
Olfactory receptor cells
replaced every 1-2 months by basal cells in the olfactory epithelium
Convergence in the orbitofrontal cortex,
from the gustatory, somatosensory, olfactory and visual cortical areas
The relay through the thalamus occurs after afferents reach the —– —– —– but prior to olfactory info traveling to association cortex (eg. —–)
The relay through the thalamus occurs after afferents reach the primary olfactory cortex but prior to olfactory info traveling to association cortex (eg. orbitofrontal cortex
olfactory epithelium
olfactory receptor cells/neurons, basal cells and support cells
The taste (SA) pathway follows
ips. course
olfactory epithelium
olfactory receptor cells/neurons, basal cells and support cells
Olfactory receptor cells
replaced every 1-2 months by basal cells in the olfactory epithelium
Unmyelinated axons of olfactory receptor cells to
olfactory filia to olfactory nerve
Unmyelinated axons of olfactory receptor cells
pass through the lamina propria
Unmyelinated axons of olfactory receptor cells travel through the —— —–(ethmoid bone) and terminate in the —–
Theses axons travel through the cribiform plate (ethmoid bone) and terminate in the olfactory bulb.
cribiform plate
ethmoid bone
tf CN1 will emerge thru ant cranial fossa
T thru cribiform plate
tf taste receptor cells are neurons
F
olf receptor cells are neurons tho
tf CN1 will emerge thru ant cranial fossa
T thru cribiform plate
Glomeruli respond selectively to — —– that characterize the complex odor.
Glomeruli respond selectively to one or two molecules that characterize the complex odor.
tf Odor information is carried along the olfactory tract (axons of mitral and tufted cells) to one areas
Odor information is carried along the olfactory tract (axons of mitral and tufted cells) to several areas
cribiform plate
ethmoid bone
Mitral Cells and tufted cells
also contribute to the glomerulus)
Primary olfactory cortex
(piriform cortex, periamygdaloid cortex, anterior parahippocampal gyrus)
which of follwowing areas is not where Olfactory tract fibers terminate
Anterior olfactory nucleus
post olfactory nucleus
Olfactory tubercle
Amygdala
olf. bulb
post olfactory nucleus
and olf bulb
tf Odor information is carried along the olfactory tract (axons of mitral and tufted cells) to one areas
Odor information is carried along the olfactory tract (axons of mitral and tufted cells) to several areas
ability to discriminate and identify odors
Primary Olfactory Cortex
Primary Olfactory Cortex
is located in the uncus of the temporal lobe
Anterior parahippocampal gyrus
Primary Olfactory Cortex
which of follwowing areas is not where Olfactory tract fibers terminate
Anterior olfactory nucleus
post olfactory nucleus
Olfactory tubercle
Amygdala
olf. bulb
post olfactory nucleus
and olf bulb
Anterior parahippocampal gyrus
Primary Olfactory Cortex
perception of flavor
integration in orbitofrontal cortex
Taste-responsive cells of primate amygdala and hypothalamus
complex tastemediated behaviors
Hippocampus –
concerned with learning associated with feeding
projections from prim olfactory cortex
concerned with feeding behaviors
Hypothalamus
(has projections from primary olfactory cortex)
Bilateral lesions in the ventral medial hypothalamus
voracious appetite and resulting obesity
Bilateral lesions of the ventral lateral hypothalamus
failing to feed and wasting
Primary Olfactory Cortex
is located in the uncus of the temporal lobe
Bilateral lesions of the ventral lateral hypothalamus
failing to feed and wasting
Bilateral lesions in the ventral medial hypothalamus
voracious appetite and resulting obesity
concerned with feeding behaviors
Hypothalamus
(has projections from primary olfactory cortex)
Hippocampus –
concerned with learning associated with feeding
projections from prim olfactory cortex
Taste-responsive cells of primate amygdala and hypothalamus
complex tastemediated behaviors
perception of flavor
integration in orbitofrontal cortex
ability to discriminate and identify odors
Primary Olfactory Cortex
Primary olfactory cortex
(piriform cortex, periamygdaloid cortex, anterior parahippocampal gyrus)
Mitral Cells and tufted cells
also contribute to the glomerulus)
Glomeruli respond selectively to — —– that characterize the complex odor.
Glomeruli respond selectively to one or two molecules that characterize the complex odor.
Unmyelinated axons of olfactory receptor cells travel through the —— —–(ethmoid bone) and terminate in the —–
Theses axons travel through the cribiform plate (ethmoid bone) and terminate in the olfactory bulb.
Unmyelinated axons of olfactory receptor cells
pass through the lamina propria
Unmyelinated axons of olfactory receptor cells to
olfactory filia to olfactory nerve
what type of glands are in CN 1 olf ep.
Mucous producing glands are also present (Bowman’s glands)
The olfactory epithelium is a —– columnar
The olfactory epithelium is a pseudostratified columnar
CN 1
The only sensory system with no —– relay to the thalamus, though olfactory information will eventually be —–through the thalamus.
The only sensory system with no precortical relay to the thalamus, though olfactory information will eventually be processed through the thalamus.
CN 1 SA
smell
Taste information is also relayed from the solitary nucleus to retic. formation to regulate
salivation and swallowing
Opercula (singular, operculum):
the regions of frontal, parietal and temporal lobes located adjacent to the lateral sulcus and overlying the insula
near the base of the central sulcus.
gust cortex
insula and the medial surface of the frontal operculum
gustatory cortex
Transduction of the signal to the CNS
from taster receptor cell
The superior aspect of the nucleus solitarius is also referred to
The superior aspect of the nucleus solitarius is also referred to as the gustatory nucleus
voltage gated Ca+2 channels and via release from internal stores
help depol taste receptor cell
by inc intracellular Ca+2
tf
when the Taste molecule activates the taste receptor cell. it hyperpolarizes polarizes receptor potential (inside of the taste receptor cell become more negative through several different mechanisms)
Taste molecule activates the taste receptor cell. 2. Depolarizing receptor potential (inside of the taste receptor cell become more positive through several different mechanisms)
Taste molecule activates the taste receptor cell.
Increase intracellular Ca+2 through voltage gated Ca+2 channels and via release from internal stores.
Depolarizing receptor potential (inside of the taste receptor cell become more positive through several different mechanisms)
Transduction of the signal to the CNS (nucleus solitarius/solitaty nucleus)
Release of transmitter on to peripheral nerve (primary afferent)
Taste molecule activates the taste receptor cell.
- Depolarizing receptor potential (inside of the taste receptor cell become more positive through several different mechanisms)
- Increase intracellular Ca+2 through voltage gated Ca+2 channels and via release from internal stores.
- Release of transmitter on to peripheral nerve (primary afferent)
- Transduction of the signal to the CNS (nucleus solitarius/solitaty nucleus)
Taste receptor cells are replaced
every 7-10 days
tf GVA from CN-IX: ant 1/3 tongue, palatine tonsils,larynx
GVA from CN-IX: posterior 1/3 tongue, palatine tonsils, pharynx
epiglottis
GVA from CN 10
anterior 2/3 tongue, hard and soft palate
GSA from CN 5
anterior 2/3 tongue, palate
SA from CN-VII:
posterior 1/3 tongue (including vallate papillae)
SA from CN-IX:
epiglottis
SA from CN 10
The optic nerve is formed by — — — axons
The optic nerve is formed by retinal ganglion cell axons
Light travels through the pupil to the back of the eye where the —- is
Light travels through the pupil to the back of the eye where the retina
bipolar, horizontal & amacrine cells
Inner Nuclear Layer
tf INL is b/n IPL amd OPL
T
Ganglion cell axons
form optic n.
metabolically supports photoreceptors - absorbs stray light particles
RPE
cell bodies of rods and cones
Outer Nuclear Layer
anatomical and physiologic properties
group ganglion cells
M (or Y) ganglion cells
largest of the ganglion cells
extensive dendritic arbors and large receptive fields
M (or Y) ganglion cells
M or Y ganglion cells are predominantly found in the —– of the retina and mainly receive input from —
M or Y ganglion cells are predominantly found in the periphery of the retina and mainly receive input from rods
P (or X ) ganglion cells
central retina
The optic nerve exits the orbit, traverses the —– canal and emerges into the —- cranial fossa
The optic nerve exits the orbit, traverses the optic canal and emerges into the middle cranial fossa
Optic Nerves
(axons of retinal ganglion cells)
input from cones
P (or X ) ganglion cells
P (or X ) ganglion cells
smaller gang cells
small dendritic arbors and small receptive fields
smaller, P (or X ) ganglion cells
variety of receptive field sizes and physiologic responses.
W cells (gang cells)
Area of overlap of the two visual fields (purple)
binocular vision
partial crossing
visual information from the left visual field is conveyed in the right optic tract
goes to left temporal eye
nasal right visual field
goes 2 R temporal eye
Left nasal visual field
LGN to V1
optic radiation
tf optic chiasm to only lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN)
f also goes to superior colliculus and pretectum
right visual fields
use the left LGN
Left optic ract
used by right visual field
Area 17
Primary Visual Cortex
6 layers
LGN
large cells;
eceive information about movement and contrast from M-cells
Magnocellular layers
1 and 2 of LGN
•Magnocellular layers
Parvocellular layers
small cells;
receive information about form and color from P-cell
3-6 of LGN
Parvocellular layers
Optic tract fibers are segregated by eye in the
LGN
— LGN layers receive fibers from the —— eye and — layers receive fibers from the —— eye
Three LGN layers receive fibers from the contralateral eye and 3 layers receive fibers from the ipsilateral eye
the upper visual field contribute to the —- optic radiations, and terminate in the —- aspect of V1
the upper visual field contribute to the inferior optic radiations, and terminate in the inferior aspect of V1
calvarian fissure
separates upper and lower visual field of V1
ant; post in primary visual cortex
Peripheral vision; Central vision
expanded cortical representation
Central vision
goes through macula
and has expanded cortical representation
Central vision
most area 17 neurons have a preference for input
from one eye)(monocular)
Axons from LGN course to the primary visual cortex (area 17) and synapse on
layer IV neurons.
monocular; binocular
Layer IV neurons; Layer II/III, V and VI neurons
simple and complex cell
area 17
orientation of a line.
simple cell
may be direction sensitive or respond best to a corner, cross or x.
Complex cells
Cell column that prefer the same line orientation
Orientation Column
Cell clusters that respond to color
Color-Sensitive Region
wavelength sensitive
Color-Sensitive Region
Cell column that respond to input from either the R or L eye OR in the case of binocular cell, have a strong preference for the R or L eye
Ø Ocular Dominance Column
Hypercolumn
refer to a set of orientation and ocular dominance columns that receive input from a given point in the visual field
Primary visual cortex
projects to extrastriate visual areas where neurons require complex stimuli for maximal activation
Primary visual cortex respond to
fundamental aspect of a visual stimulus (orientation, contrast, motion, color, eye of origin)
Dorsal (“M”) Stream
where
perception of motion
posterior parietal association cortex
(from Dorsal (“M”) Stream)
visual information travels to the inferior temporal association cortex
Ventral (“P”) Stream
Ventral (“P”) Stream
what
size, shape, color, orientation
inferior temporal association cortex
(Ventral (“P”) Stream)
inferior temporal cortex
Lesion to V4
Lesion to V1
Scotoma (bind spot)
Lesion to V5
parietal pathway
tf from the pretectal nucleus travel bilaterally to Edinger-Westphal Nucleus
in Pupillary Light Reflex
t
TF in the Pupillary Light Reflex the Temporal optic fibers innervate ipsilateral pretectal area
T
achromatopsia
color recognition
(Lesion to V4 à inferior temporal cortex)
object recognition
(agnosia)
(• Lesion to V4)
face recognition
prosapagnosia
(fusiform face area)
(Lesion to V4)
Projections to the superior colliculus play a role in
visual orientating reflexes
head to visual stimuli
Tectospinal Tract
Tectospinal Tract
contralat
sphincter pupillae
innervated by Postganglionic parasympathetic fibers
Your patient presents with blindness in the right eye. Where is the lesion?
right retina or right optic nerve
bitemporal hemianopia/hemianopsia
Hemianopia/hemianopsia - loss of half of a visual field. Bitemporal hemianopia means that there is loss of vision in both the right and left temporal visual fields
Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers (travel with CN III)
to ciliary ganglion
Edinger-Westphal Nucleus
Pupillary Light Reflex
right homonymous hemianopsia
Lesion to the left optic tract Lesion to the left LGN Lesion to the left optic radiations Complete lesion to the left primary visual cortex (area 17, V1)
papillary light reflex, you shine a light in your patient’s right eye. You note that the right pupil constricts, but the left pupil remains unchanged.
left Edinger Westphal nucleus
left CN-III
left ciliary ganglion
Ø Pretectal area bilaterally innervates
Edinger-Westphal nucleus (EWN)
Pupillary Light Reflex
Fibers from EWN travel to the ipsilateral ciliary ganglion via
CN 3
Pupillary Light Reflex
short ciliary nerves
Fibers from the ciliary ganglion travel to the ipsilateral eye
Pupillary Light Reflex
pupillary constrictor
Pupillary Light Reflex
direct pupillary light reflex
Illuminated eye—
—consensual pupillary light reflex
ØNon-illuminated eye
Light directed to either eye causes
bilateral constriction of the pupils
in Pupillary Light Reflex
Damage to the midline fibers of the optic chiasm may be caused by a
pituitary tumor.
right homonymous hemianopia means that there is
loss of vision in the right visual field
Vestibular Division on CN 8
Responds to movement of the head and the position of the head
Responds to sound
Cochlear Division of CN 8
The inner ear structures are embedded within the
temporal bone
bony labyrinth and membranous labyrinth
inner ear structures
hair cells
membranous labyrinth
correct The bone labyrinth follows most of the contours of the membranous labyrinth
The membranous labyrinth follows most of the contours of the bony labyrinth
Consists of interconnected bony cavities and filled with perilymph
Bony Labyrinth
perilymph
high na
low in K
membranous ducts within the bony labyrinth
Membranous Labyrinth
endolymph
(low in Na+ , high in K+ )
endolymph
Membranous Labyrinth
eventually reabsorbed
endolymph
made by specialized cells in several locations in the membranous labyrinth.
endolymph
leaves through a duct, to reach a sac to get to venous systme
endolymph
[vertigo, nausea, hearing loss, ringing in the ears
obstruction of endolymph flow
rank from ant to post
Vestibule:
Semicircular Canals: 3 on each side: )
Ampullae
vestibule ampullla semicircular canal
central enlarged region of bony labrynth
vestibule
dilation at one end of the each semicircular canals
ampulla
function in complimentary pairing
L post+ r ant
left horizontal and r. horizontal
function in complimentary paring
Saccule:
Oriented vertically
located in the bony vestibule
utricule sacule
Oriented horizontally (when upright)
Utricle:
linear (horizontal) acceleration
Utricle
Detect angular acceleration
Activated with most head movements
Semicircular canals
Detects linear (vertical) acceleration (example?)
saccule
static head position
utricle saccule
Adjacent to the tallest stereocilia
the single kinocilium (
project into endolymphatic interior of the membranous labyrinth
stereocilia
endolymph
surrrounds stereocilia
High intracellular K+ opens
voltage gated Ca+2 channels
Neurotransmitter is released (glutamate)
glutamate trigger and triggering CN 8 by
steeocilia
moveing toward highest stereocilia
Opens the mechanically gated K+ ion channels •
K+ enters the cell •
cupula
gelatinous mass hair cells are embedded in
tf cupula only half ways across wall of ampulla
f entire way through ampulla wall
neutral position of stereocilia
gate partially open
Bending of the stereocilia toward the utricle (—–l canals) activates CN—-axons
Bending of the stereocilia toward the utricle (horizontal canals) activates CN-VIII axons
angular acceleration
in ampulla , located within cristae
hair cells
hair cells supporting cells
crista
moving head to right
will make stereocilia move to Kinocilium on the right b/c endolymph moves to left
constant ang velocity when head is moving right
endolymph will stay in that direction and activate stereocilia in the other side of the head
when initial angular accel occurs; channels open on the side of hed turn because endolymp in opposit direction of head turn
when on the deceleration the direction changes and points toward Kinocilium on other side of head because it is now traveling indirection of head turn
angular accelration
relative difference in movement between head and the endolymph; endolymp pushes against cupula
bending its hair cells
left rotation
left left horizontal semicircular canal excited
Increase contraction of the L medial rectus and R lateral rectus
Kinocilium of hair cells are oriented —— utricle in the horizontal canals the (opposite in anterior and posterior canals)
Kinocilium of hair cells are oriented toward utricle in the horizontal canals the (opposite in anterior and posterior canals)
if head moves to right then
endolymph move to left in Semicircular Canals
inc firing in right semicirculat canals
Angular acc.
Allow fixation on an object even though the head is moving
Vestibulo-ocular Reflex
eyes move the direction opposite of the rotation)
Vestibulo ocular reflex
connections between the vestibular nucleus
and CN III, IV and VI in Vestibulo-ocular Reflex
decrease contraction of the L lateral rectus and R medial rectus
With L rotation of head
Oriented horizontally when upright
utricle
Oriented vertically when upright
sacule
forward - back motions [eg. car] and side-to-side
linear (horizontal) acceleration
by urticle
elevator)
Detects linear (vertical) acceleration
by saccule
Provides information about static head position
saccule and utricle
maculae(Hair cells (vestibular receptor cells)) on
utricle and saccule
within the membranous labyrinth
hair cells and supporting cells
maculae of utricle and saccule
embather in otolithic membrane and bathed in endolymph
hair cells of the macula
(utricle and saccule)
carbonate crystals called otoconia or otoliths
make the otoconial membrane denser than the endolymph
moves with even subtle head movements
otolithic membrane
Linear movements
induces movement of the otolithic membrane
Input to CNS via cranial nerve VIII