BMS11003 WEEK 1 - Tuesday Flashcards
levels of neuroscience, neuroanatomy, nervous system anatomical subdivisions, key tissues of nervous system
give the 7 levels of neuroscience
molecular, cellular, systems, behavioural, cognitive, neuroanatomy, genetics
what does neuroanatomical term anterior/posterior mean
front/back
what does neuroanatomical term rostral/caudal mean
front/back
what does neuroanatomical term dorsal/ventral mean
an animal back/underneath
what does neuroanatomical term medial/lateral mean
close to midline or far away
what does neuroanatomical term superior/inferior mean
top/below
what does the sagittal plane divide
left/right
what does the coronal plane divide
front/back
what does the horizontal plane divide
top/bottom
what is a transverse spinal cord subsection
cut spinal cord horizontally
what is a longitudinal spinal cord subsection
cut spinal cord along length
outline pons structure - midbrain
form bridge between area of midbrain and spinal cord to cerebellum
outline function of cerebellum
little brain (more neurons than those in rest of CNS)
coordinate visual, motor input, spinal cord info to output movements, balance
outline role of medulla
many nuclei for control of autonomic NS (HR, breathing etc)
explain role of cerebrospinal fluid
makes brain life, cushions sudden impacts to prevent brain damage. maintains appropriate ion levels (remove neuron byproduct and ensures enough oxygen, glucose)
