Brain and cranial nerves

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develops into the cerebrum and lateral ventricles.

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telencephalon

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forms the thalamus, hypothalamus, epithalamus, and third ventricle

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diencephalon

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midbrain, gives rise to the midbrain and aqueduct of the midbrain

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mesencephalon

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pons, cerebellum, and upper part of the fourth
ventricle

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metencephalon

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medulla oblongata and lower part of the fourth
ventricle

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myelencephalon

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adult brain consists of four major parts

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brainstem, cerebellum, diencephalon, and cerebrum

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Three extensions of the dura mater separate parts of the brain:

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falx cerebri, falx cerebelli, tentorium cerebelli

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consists mainly of tight junctions that seal together the endothelial cells of brain blood
capillaries and a thick basement membrane that surrounds the capillaries

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blood–brain barrier (BBB)

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is a clear, colorless liquid composed primarily of water that protects the brain and spinal cord from chemical and physical injuries.

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CSF

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The total volume of CSF

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80 to 150 ml

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Anteriorly, the lateral ventricles are separated by a thin membrane, the

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septum pellucidum

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is a narrow, slitlike cavity along the midline superior to the hypothalamus and between the right and left halves of the thalamus

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third ventricle

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The majority of CSF production is from the

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choroid plexuses

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permits certain substances to enter the CSF but excludes others, protecting the brain and spinal cord from potentially harmful blood-borne substances.

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blood–cerebrospinal fluid barrier

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The CSF formed in the choroid plexuses of each lateral ventricle flows into the third ventricle through two narrow, oval openings, the

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interventricular foramina

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CSF enters the subarachnoid space through three openings in the roof of the fourth ventricle:

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single median aperture (AP-er-chur) and paired lateral apertures,

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CSF is gradually reabsorbed into the blood through

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arachnoid granulations

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Elevated CSF pressure causes a condition called

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Hydrocephalus

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Some of the white matter forms bulges on the anterior aspect of the medulla; formed by the large corticospinal tracts that pass from the cerebrum to the spinal cord

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pyramids

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90% of the axons in the left pyramid cross
to the right side, and 90% of the axons in the right pyramid cross to the left side.

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decussation of pyramids

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caused by spasmodic contractions of the diaphragm (a muscle of breathing) that ultimately result in the production of a sharp sound on inhalation

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Hiccupping

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Just lateral to each pyramid is an oval-shaped swelling called an

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olive

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receives input from the cerebral cortex, red nucleus of the midbrain, and spinal cord; provides instructions that the cerebellum uses to make adjustments to muscle activity as you learn new motor skills

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Inferior olivary nucleus

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Nuclei associated with sensations of touch, pressure, vibration, and conscious proprioception are located

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posterior part of the medulla. These nuclei are the right and left gracile nucleus (GRAS-il = slender) and cuneate nucleus

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The axons ascend to the thalamus in a band
of white matter called the

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medial lemniscus

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The tracts of the posterior funiculi and the axons of the medial lemniscus are collectively known as the

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posterior column–medial lemniscus pathway.

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the medulla contains nuclei associated with the following five pairs of cranial nerves

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Vestibulocochlear (VIII) nerves
Glossopharyngeal (IX) nerves
Vagus (X) nerves
Accessory (XI) nerves (cranial portion)
Hypoglossal (XII) nerves

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lies directly superior to the medulla and
anterior to the cerebellum; a bridge that
connects parts of the brain with one another

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pons

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The pons also contains nuclei associated with the following four pairs of cranial nerves.

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Trigeminal (V) nerves
Abducens (VI) nerves
Facial (VII) nerves.
Vestibulocochlear (VIII) nerves.

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The ventral region of the pons forms a large synaptic relay station consisting of scattered gray centers called the

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pontine nuclei

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The anterior part of the midbrain contains paired bundles of axons known as the__; consist of axons of the corticospinal, corticobulbar, and corticopontine tracts, which conduct nerve impulses from motor areas in the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord, medulla, and pons, respectively

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cerebral peduncles

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serve as reflex centers for certain visual activities; also responsible for reflexes that govern movements of the head, eyes, and trunk in response to visual stimuli.

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superior colliculi

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part of the auditory pathway, relaying impulses from the receptors for hearing in the inner ear to the brain. These two nuclei are also reflex centers for the startle reflex, sudden movements of the head, eyes, and trunk that occur when you are surprised by a loud noise such as a gunshot

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inferior colliculi

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midbrain are associated with two pairs of cranial nerves

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Oculomotor (III) nerves.
Trochlear (IV) nerves.

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The ascending portion of the reticular formation is called the; prevents sensory overload

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Reticular activating system (RAS)

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The descending portion of the RAS has connections to the cerebellum and spinal cord and helps regulate; also assists in the regulation of heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate

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muscle tone

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inferior surface contributes to equilibrium and balance.

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flocculonodular lobe

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Deep to the gray matter are tracts of white matter called

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arbor vitae

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regions of gray matter that give rise to axons carrying impulses from the cerebellum to other brain centers

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cerebellar nuclei

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peduncles contain axons that extend from the cerebellum to the red nuclei of the midbrain and to several nuclei of the thalamus

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superior cerebellar peduncles

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are the largest peduncles; their axons carry impulses for voluntary movements from the pontine nuclei (which receive input from motor
areas of the cerebral cortex) into the cerebellum

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middle cerebellar peduncles

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Damage to the cerebellum can result in an inability to coordinate muscular movements, a condition called

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ataxia

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major relay station for most sensory impulses that reach the primary sensory cortex of the cerebrum from the spinal cord and brainstem

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thalamus

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are involved in olfaction, especially emotional
responses to odors such as a loved one’s cologne or Mom’s chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven.

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habenular nuclei