chapter 14 brain & spinal nerves Flashcards
what are the 4 major parts of the brain
brainstem, cerebellum, diencephalon, cerebrum
In the 5th week of the embryo what’s the 5 secondary ventricles that give rise to the major parts of the brain
TELENCEPHALON, DIENCEPHALON, MESENCEPHALON, METENCEPHALON , MYELENCEPHALON
the brainstem consists of what 3 parts
midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata
what’s the largest part of the brain
Cerebrum
The cranium and spinal meninges serve to?
surround and protect the brain
What are the three meninges of the brain
dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater
what are the cranial dura maters 2 layers
Periosteal layer (external)
Meningeal layer (internal)
are the meningeal layers of the dura mater fused together
Dural layers fused together except where they separate to enclose the dural venous sinuses that drain venous blood from the brain & deliver it into the internal jugular veins
3 extensions of the dura mater separate 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 the cerebrum from the cerebellum
Blood flows to the brain mainly via 2 arteries?
internal carotid & vertebral arteries
The dural venous sinuses drain into what vein?
the internal jugular veins to return blood from the head to the heart
Interruption in blood flow 1-2 min impairs?
impairs neuronal function
In the BBB (blood brain barrier) what do astrocytes do?
Astrocytes press against capillaries and secrete chemicals that maintain the tightness of the junction
what substances are allowed across the BBB
The BBB Allows some substances to enter and prevents others
Diffusion across lipid layer: lipid-soluble substances (O2 and CO2), certain hormones, alcohol, barbituates, nicotine, caffeine
Facilitated transport (quick): water-soluable molecules, glucose
What’s CS, what’s does it contain in its components, and what’s its functions?
CSF - clear colorless liquid composed primarily of water. Contains: small amt of glucose, proteins, lactic acid, urea, cations, anions and some WBC’s
CSF Continuously circulates through cavities in the brain & spinal cord.
Protects the brain & spinal cord from chemical & physical injuries
Carries small amounts of oxygen, glucose & other needed chemicals from the blood to neurons & neuroglia
What are the 4 CSF-filled cavities within the brain (ventricles) that form & distribute CSF through CNS
Lateral ventricles (2) In each hemisphere of the cerebrum
3rd ventricle:
Narrow, slitlike cavity along the midline superior to the hypothalamus & between the right & left halves of the thalumus
4th ventricle
Lies between the brainstem & cerebellum
What produces the majority of CSF
Membrane like choroid plexuses
What are Choroid plexuses?
Choroid plexuses - This is a network of blood capillaries in the walls of the ventricles.
where is the brainstem
part of the brain between the diencephalon & the spinal cord
Extending through the brainstem is a ?
Reticular formation
What is a Reticular formation
reticular formation, a netlike region of interspersed gray and white matter.
what are the 3 structures of the brainstem?
3 structures: midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata
what is formed by the large corticospinal tracts that pass from cerebrum to the spinal cord (voluntary movements).
Pyramids: bulges/protrusions of white matter on anterior aspect of medulla.
Ducussation of pyramids?
right and left pyramids cross → which explains why each side of the brain controls voluntary movements on the opposite side of the body
Medulla Oblongatas several nuclei?
Contains several nuclei (control vital body functions)
-Cardiovascular center
Regulates HR and force of heartbeat & diameter of blood vessels
-Medullary respiratory center
Adjusts the basic rhythm of breathing
-Also controls reflexes for vomiting, swallowing, sneezing, coughing & hiccupping
-Vomiting center: causes vomiting
Deglutition center: promotes deglutition (swallowing)
What is an Olive and where is it located?
lateral to each pyramid of the medulla oblongata are oval shaped swelling= Olive
Within olive, which part of it receives input from cerebral cortex, red nucleus of midbrain & spinal cord, & extends axons to cerebellum to stimulates neuron activity to allow muscle activity as you learn new motor skills?
Inferior olivary nucleus
Gracile nucleus & cuneate nucleus
Posterior part of medulla
Associated with sensation of touch, pressure, vibration, and conscious proprioception
Gracile fasciculus & cuneate fasciculus: ascending sensory axons from these 2 tracts in posterior columns of the spinal cord, form synapses in these nucleui
Medial lemniscus?
Medial lemniscus: bands of white matter that extend through medulla, pons & midbrain, this band axons ascend to the thalamus
Contains nuclei that are components of sensory pathways for gustation (taste), audition (hearing), equilibrium (balance)
Gustatory nucleus?
Pathway from tongue to brain
Receives gustatory input from taste buds of tongue
Cochlear nuclei
Cochlear nuclei
Auditory pathway of inner ear to brain
Receive auditory input from inner ear
Vestibular nucleus
-Of medulla & pods are components of the equilibrium pathway from inner ear to brain
-Receive sensory information from proprioceptors in vestibular apparatus of inner ear
5 pairs of cranial nerves associated with nuclei of medulla oblongata?
Vestibulocochlear (VIII) nerves (8)
Glossopharyngeal (IX) nerves(9)
Vagus (X) nerves (10)
Accessory (XI) nerves (cranial portion) (11)
Hypoglossal (XII) nerves (12)
Vestibulocochlear (VIII) nerves
sensory function: hearing, equilibrium
motor function: adjusts sensitivity of hair cells
Glossopharyngeal (IX) nerves
sensory functions: taste, proprioception, monitors o2 and co2 levels in blood, monitors BP
motor functions: swallowing, saliva production
Vagus (X) nerves
sensory function: taste in pharynx, proprioception, monitors o2 and co2 levels in blood, monitors BP
motor function: regulating BP, RR, HR, & digestive functions; swallowing
Accessory (XI) nerves (cranial portion)
swallowing & speech, proprioception
Hypoglossal (XII) nerves
swallowing & speech, proprioception
Bridge that connects parts of the brain with one another?
Pons, connects brain to spinal cord
The pons contains what tracts?
Ascending sensory and descending motor tracts