Chapter 14 Flashcards
Control center for registering sensations correlating them with one another which stored information decision making taking actions center for intellect emotions behavior in memory directs behavior towards others
Brain
Control center of the human body
Brain
Develop from Ectodermal neural tube
Brain and spinal cord
Constrictions in the expanded neural tube create three regions called
Primary brain vesicles
Three primary brain vesicles
Prosencephalon
Mesencephalon
Rhombencephalon
Prosencephalon and Rhombencephalon subdivide forming
Secondary brain vesicles
Forebrain, gives rise to the telencephalon and diencephalon
Prosencephalon
Hindbrain develops into the metencephalon and MyelenCephalon
RhombenCephalon
Five secondary brain vesicles
Telencephalon Diencephalon Mesencephalon metencephalon Myelencephalon
Develops into the cerebrum and lateral ventricles
Telencephalon
Forms the thalamus hypothalamus epithalamus and third ventricle
Diencephalon
Also called the midbrain gives rise to the midbrain and aqueduct off the midbrain
Mesencephalon
Becomes the pons cerebellum and upper part of the fourth ventricle
Metencephalon
Forms the medulla oblongata and lower part of the fourth ventricle
Myelencephalon
Fluid filled space
Ventricles
Walls of brain regions develop into
Nervous tissue
Hollow interior of the tube is transformed into
Various ventricles
Becomes prominent in head development
Expanded neural crest tissue
Major parts of the brain
Brain Stem
cerebellum
Cerebrum
Diencephalon
Is continues with the spinal cord and consists of the medulla oblongata, pons in midbrain
Brain stem
Posterior to the brainstem
Cerebellum
Superior to the brainstem
Diencephalon
Consists of the thalamus hypothalamus and epithalamus
Diencephalon
Supported on the diencephalon and brainstem
Cerebrum
Largest part of the brain
Cerebrum
Surround and protect the brain
Cranium and cranial meninges
Continues with the spinal meninges
Cranial meninges
Dura mater
Arachnoid
Pia mater
Cranial meninges
Has 2 layers
Cranial dura mater
Has only one layer
Spinal dura Mater
The 2 dural layers are called
Periosteal layer (external) Meningeal layer (internal)
Drains venous blood from the brain and deliver it into the internal jugular veins
Endothelial lined venous channel
Three extensions of the Dura Mater separates parts of the brain
Falx cerebri (separates the 2 hemispheres of the cerebrum Falx cerebelli (separates the 2 hemispheres of the cerebellum Tentorium cerebelli (separates ten cerebrum from the cerebellum
Blood flows to the brain mainly via the
Internal carotid and vertebral arteries
To bring represents only 2% of total body weight but consumes about 20% of
Oxygen and glucose used by the body even when resting
Neurons synthesize ATP almost exclusively from
Glucose via reactions that use oxygen
When activity of neurons and neuroglia increases in a region of the brain bloodflow to that area also
Increases
A brief slowing of brain bloodflow may cause
This orientation or lack of consciousness
Interruption in bloodflow for a minute or two impairs
Neuronal function
Total deprivation of oxygen for about four minutes causes
Permanent injury
If blood entering the brain has a low level of glucose
Mental confusion dizziness: convulsions and loss of consciousness may occur
Characterize by seizure, and possibly death
Diabetic shock
Consists mainly of tight junctions that seal together the Endothelia cells of brain blood capillaries and a thick membrane surrounding the capillaries
Blood brain barrier
One type of neuroglia
Astrocytes
Protect cells from some toxins and pathogens proteins and antibiotics cannot pass but alcohol and anesthetics do
Blood brain barrier
The process of many astrocytes press up against the capillaries and secrete chemicals maintain the
Permeability characteristics of the tight junction
Water-soluble substances
Glucose
Proteins and most antibiotic drugs do not pass at all from the
Blood into brain tissue
Lipid soluble substances such as oxygen carbon dioxide alcohol and most anesthetic agents are able to
Access brain tissue freely
Cause of breakdown of the blood brain barrier
Trauma certain toxins and inflammation
The brain is protected by
Cranial bones and cranial meninges
Clear colorless liquid composed primarily of water that protects the brain and spinal cord from chemical and physical injuries it also carries small amounts of oxygen glucose and other needed chemicals from the blood to neurons and neuroglia
CSF
Continuously circulates through cavities in the brain and spinal cord and around the brain and spinal cord in the sub arachnoid space
CSF
Total volume of CSF
80 to 150 ML or 3 to 5 ounces
Contains small amounts of glucose proteins lactic acid urea cations and anions also contains some white blood cells
CSF
Separated by a thin membrane called septum pellucidum
Lateral ventricles
For CSF filled cavities within the brain
Lateral ventricle- one in each hemisphere
third ventricle - narrow slitlike cavity along the Midline superior to hypothalamus and between the right and left halves of the thalamus
fourth ventricle- lies between the brain stem and the cerebellum
Functions of CSF
Mechanical protection serves as a shock absorbing medium that protects the delicate issues of the brain and spinal cord floats brain and softens impact with bony walls
Chemical production optimal ionic concentration for action potential also serves as a transport system for poly peptide hormones secreted by hypothalamic neurons that act after remote sites in the brain
Circulation- CSF is a medium for minor exchange of nutrients and waste products between the blood and the adjacent nervous tissue
Capillaries covered by ependymal cell
2 lateral ventricles one within each cerebral hemisphere roof of third ventricle fourth ventricle
Choroid plexus
Formed mainly by tight junctions of brain capillaries endothelial cells
Blood brain barrier
Formed by tight junctions of ependymal cells
Blood cerebrospinal fluid barrier
Networks of blood capillaries in the walls of the ventricles
Choroid plexuses
Allow CS after exit from the interior of the brain
One median aperture and 2 lateral apertures
Narrow oval openings
Inter-ventricular foramina
Flow of CSF
1 choroid plexuses of each lateral ventricle flows into the third ventricle through interventricular foramina
2 more CSF is added by choroid plexus I the roof of the third ventricle
3 fluid flows through aqueduct of the midbrain
Passes thru midbrain into fourth ventricle
4 the choroid plexus of the fourth ventricle contributes more CSF
5 CSF enters the subarachnoid space through 3 openings in the roof of the fourth ventricleAsingle median aperture and paired lateral apertures 1 on each side
6 CSF circulates in the central Canal of the spinal cord in the sub arachnoid space around the surface of the brain and spinal cord
7 CSF gradually reabsorbed into the blood through arachnoid villi fingerlike extensions of arachnoid matter project into the dural venous sinusesespecially the superior sagittal sinus
Cluster of arachnoid villi
Arachnoid granulation
Grape like clusters of arachnoid penetrate
Dural venous sinus
The rate for CFC is F is absorbed as it is formed by the choroid plexuses
20 ML per hour 480 ML per day
Read information and rip service in the same pressure of CSF normally is constant volume of CSF remains constant
Excess CSF accumulation in the ventricles CSF pressure rises elevated CSF pressure causes
Hydrocephalus
Procedure to drain excess CSF
Endoscopic third ventri colostomy
Part of the brain between the spinal cord and the diencephalon
Brainstem
Continuous with the superior part of the spinal cord forms in for your part of the brainstem begins at the foramina magnum and extends to the inferior border of the ponds a distance of about three CM
Medulla oblongata
Contains all sensory sending checks and motor descending tracts extend between the spinal cord and other parts of the brain
Medulla s white matter
Protrusions on the anterior aspect of the Medulla. Form by large corticospinal tracts that pass from the cerebrum to the spinal cord. Cortico spinal tracts control voluntary movements of limbs and trying
Pyramids
Superior to the junction of medulla with spinal cord 90% of axons in the left. Cross right side 90% of axons in right pyramid cross to the left side the crossing is called
Decussation of pyramids
Contains several nuclei
Medulla
Regulates the rate and force of heartbeat in diameter a blood vessel
Cardiovascular center
Adjust the basic rhythm of breathing
Medullary respiratory center
Nuclei in the medulla also control reflexes for vomiting swallowing sneezing coughing and hiccuping
Vomiting center
Swallowing of a mass of food that has moved from the oral cavity of the mouth into the pharynx
Deglutition
Lateral to each pyramid is an oval-shaped swelling
Olive
Receives input from the cerebral cortex red nucleus of the mid brain and spinal cord located with in the Olive
Inferior Olivary nucleus
Extend the axons into the cerebellum where they regulate activity of cerebral neurons
Neurons of the inferior olivarynucleus
Nuclei associated with sensations of touch pressure, vibration and conscious Proproception are located in the
Posterior part of the medulla
Two tracks in the posterior columns of the spinal cord that form synapses in this nuclei
Cuneate nucleus (wedge ) Gracile nucleus (slender ) left and right nuclei
Relay the sensory information to the thalamus on the opposite side of brain
Post synaptic neuron
Axons ascends to the thalamus in a band of white matter called
Medial leminiscus
Extends through the medulla pons and mid brain
Collectively known as posterior column medial leminiscus pathway
Tracts of the posterior column and axons of the medial leminiscus
Five cranial nerves arise from medulla
8 thru 12
Sensory neurons
Nucleus gracillis and nucleus cuneatus
Contains nuclei that are components of sensory pathways for gustation audition and equilibrium
Medulla
Part of the gustatory pathway from the tongue to the taste buds of tongue
Gustatory nucleus
Part of auditory pathway from the inner ear to the brain receives auditory input from the cochlea of the inner ear
Cochlear nuclei
Of the medulla and pons are composed of the equilibrium pathway from the inner ear to the brain they receive sensory information associated with equilibrium from prior through proprioceptors in the vestibular apparatus of the inner ear
Vestibular nuclei
Medulla contains nuclei associated with five pairs of cranial nerves
Vestibulo cochlear nerves -convey impulses related to hearing
Glossopharyngeal nerves -motor impulses related to taste swallowing salivation
Vagus nerves -sensory impulses form and provide Motor impulses to the pharynx and larynx’s and thoracic and abdominal viscera via vagus
Accessory nerves this fibers are actually part of the Vegas nerves -nuclei in the medulla are the origin of nerve impulses the control swallowing via the Vegas nerve
Hypoglossal nerve- nuclei in medulla are the origin for nerve impulses that control tongue movements during speech and swallowing via hypoglossal nerves
Lies directly superior to the medulla and inferior to the cerebellum and is about 2.5 CM long
Pons
Like the medulla it consists of both nuclei and tracts.Is the bridge that connects parts of the brain with one another these connections are provided by bundles of axons. Some axons of the pons connect the right and left sides of the cerebellum other parts others are part of ascending sensory tracts and descending motor tracts.
Pons
Two major structural components of pons
Ventral region and dorsal region
ventral region forms large synoptic relay station consisting of scattered gray centers called Pontine nuclei
Dorsal region more like the other region of the brain stem the medulla and midbrain. Contains ascending and descending tracts along with the nuclei of cranial nerves
Together with the medullary respiratory center this group helps control breathing
Pontine respiratory group
Pons also contains nuclei associated with the four pairs of cranial nerves
Trigeminal nerve’s -nuclei in the pons receives sensory impulses for somatic sensations from the head and face and provide motor impulses that govern chewing via the trigeminal nerve’s
Abducens nerve- nuclei in the pons provide motor impulses that control Eye ball movement via abducens nerve
Facial nerves -nuclei in the pons receive sensory impulses for taste and provide motor impulses to regulate secretion of saliva tears and contraction of muscles of facial expression via the facial nerves
Vestibulocochlear nerves nuclei in the ponds receives sensory impulses from and provide motor impulses to Vestibular apparatus via the vestibulocochlear nerves this nerves convey involves related to balance and equilibrium
Portion of the central nervous system contained with in the cranium. Has a mass of about 1300 g almost 3 pounds in adults on average each neuron forms 1000 synapses with other neurons total number of synapses since about 1000 trillion is larger than the number of stars in our galaxy. Contributes to homeostasis by receiving sensory input integrating new and stored information making decisions and executing responses to motor activities
Brain
Control center for registering sensations correlating them with one another which stored information decision making taking actions center for intellect emotions behavior in memory directs behavior towards others
Brain
Control center of the human body
Brain
Develop from Ectodermal neural tube
Brain and spinal cord
Constrictions in the expanded neural tube create three regions called
Primary brain vesicles
Three primary brain vesicles
Prosencephalon
Mesencephalon
Rhombencephalon
Prosencephalon and Rhombencephalon subdivide forming
Secondary brain vesicles