Exam 2 Flashcards
Cranial Nerve Locations
Midbrain: CN III-IV
Pons: CN V-VIII
Medulla: CN IX-XII
Dopamine
-amine neurotransmitter produced in substantia nigra of the brain
-affects motor function, cognition, and behavior, reward seeking behaviors (good for eating, bad for addiction)
-2nd messenger systems
Abnormalities seen in:
-Parkinson’s: not enough dopamine; bradykinesia, treat with precursor
-Schizophrenia: signalling pathways, treat with drugs that prevent binding
Excessive:
-drug abuse by preventing reuptake of presynaptic terminals
Longitudinal Divions of BS
-Basilar
-Tegmentum
-Tectum
Basilar Divison
-ventral
-Descending tracts from cortex
-motor nuceli from substantia nigra, pons, inferior olive
TegmentumDivison
-Dorsal
-reticular formation (arousal)
-sensory nuclei; ascending tracts
-CN V nuclei
-medial longitudinal fasciculus (coordinate eye and head mmt)
Tectum Divison
-midbrain only
-reflexive mmts of eyes and head
-inferior and superior colliculi
Midbrain Divisions
-Basis Pedunculi
-Midbrain Tegmentum
-Tectum
Inferior Colliculi
-info from cochlear to superior colliculi and thalamus
-sound localization; integration of auditory info
Superior Colliculi
-motor and sensory info to orient head and eyes
-visual, auditorry, and somatosensory info
Basis Pedunculi
-Cerebreal peduncles (motor tracts from cortex)
-Substantia Nigra
Midbrain Tegmentum
-ascending tracts
-superior cerebellar peduncle
-red nucleus
-pedunculoponttine nucleus
-CN III and IV
-periaqueductal grey
Pons
-anterior wall of 4th ventricle; anterior to cerebellum
-most ascending tracts pass without synapsing (except corrticopontitne and corticobrainstem)
-Basilar
-Tegmentum
Pons Basilar Division
-descending tracts
-pontine nuclei
-pontocerebellar
Pons Tegmentum Divison
-ascending tracts
-reticular formation
-CN V-VIII nuclei
Upper Medulla
-most CN nuclei
-spinal trigeminal
-inferior olivary nucleus
Inferior Olivary Nucleus
-motor learning, timing, and conttrol of ongoing mmts
-info from cortical and SC then prroject to cerebellum
Lower Medulla
-decussation
-asending tracts pastt posteriorly
Brainstem Blood Supply
-Vertebral A.
-ASA
-PICA
-Basilar
-AICA
-SCA
-PCA
-Pontiene
-Internal auditory A.
Midbrain Blood Supply
-PCA
-Basilar A.
Pons Blood Supply
-Basilar
-Pontiene
-AICA
Medulla Blood Supply
-ASA
-PICA
Brainstem Funcion
-Tracts (lesion: sensory and motor loss both ipsi and contra)
-CN function (lesion: ipsi facial issues)
-Consiousness (RAS, Reticular Formation)
-Vital sign regulation (Leison: BP fluctuation, breathing issues, HR issues)
4Ds of Brainstem Dysfunction
-dysphagia (swallowing)
-Dysarthria (motor production)
-Diplopia (double vision)
-Dysmetria (lack of coordination)
Anteromedial Midbrain Syndrome
-Weber’s Syndrome
-blockage of PCA or Basilar A. (midbrain branches)
Corticospinal: hemiparesis
Occulomotor: ipsi impaired eye mmts
Red nucleus: ataxia; emotional control
Lateral Inferior Pontine Syndrome
-occulsion of AICA; 2nd most common BS stroke
-affects pons
CN VIII Cochlear: ipsi hearling loss
CN VIII Vestib): dysequilibrium; nausea
Horner’s Syndrome: ipsi
CN V: ipsi facial pain
CN VII: decreased tears/saliva; ipsi weakness in face
Antetrolateral Spinothalamic: contra sensation
Bell’s Palsy
-CN VII damage
-flaccidity in ipsi hemiphere of face
-affects upper and lower (cortical is either or)
Horner’s Syndrome
-contricted pupils
-eyelid droop
-dry skin
-SNS issue
Locked-In Syndrome
-basilar artery thrombosis or stenosis affecting ventral pons
Lost
Bilat Corticospinal: paralysis
Bilat Corticobulbar: face paralysis
Bilatt Abducens: not lat eye mmt
Spared
-RAS, vertical gaze
-mimic coma
Medial Medullary Syndrome
-ASA blockage
CN XII: ipsi tongue protrusion
DCML tract: contra loss of sensation
Corticospinal: contra hemiparesis
Lateral Medullar Syndrome
-Wallenberg’s
-Blockage of PICA; mostt common BS stroke
Solitary Nucleus: increase HR
Vestibular Nucleus: balance issues
Vagus N: Increased HR
Trigeminal: facial sensation
Inferior Cerebellar Peduncle: ataxia, coordination
Salivatory nucleus: saliva and tears, dental hygiene
Spinothalamic: contra pain and temp
Descending SNS: ipsi horner’s
Nucleus Ambiguous: swallowing, gag reflex, hoarseness
Mammillary Bodies
-recollective memory
Middle Cerebellar Peduncle
-connects cerebellum to pons
-largest
- contains afferent fibers
Substania Nigra
-production of dopamine
-body movements
-part of basal ganglia
-on midbrain
Cerebral Peduncles
-refining fine motor movements
conversion of proprioceptive information into balance and posture
Inferior Olivary Nucleus
-coordinate signals from SC to cerebellum to regulate coordination
Periaqueductal Grey Matter
-modulation and propagation of pain
Thalamus
-interprets sensation information and perceives it
Diencephalon
-subthalamus
-epithalamus
-Thalamus
-Hypothalamus
Subthalamus/Subthalamic Nuclei
-superior to substantia nigra
-inferior to thalamus
-Lateral to hypothalamus
-functionally a part of basal ganglia
-initiates and suppresses movement
-excitatory input to basal ganglia
Epithalamus
-pineal gland/body biggest in epithalamus
-innervated by SNS
-control carcadian rhythm and glandular secretions
Thalamic Projections
-all projection roject to cortex EXCEPT thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN)
TRN: projects to thalamic nuclei, RF; GABA=inhibitory
Relay Nuclei
-infor from basal ganglia, cerebellum, or sensory sys. to cerebral cortex
-motor, sensation, hearing, vision
Leision
-can disrupt contra sensation (proprioception)
-thalamic pain syndrome
-Lateropulsion/Pusher Syndrome: pushing toward weak side where it is believed to have equilibrium
Association Nuclei
-process memory and emotional info
-connect areas of cortex
-sensory integration
Nonspecific Nuclei
-consiousness, arousal and attention
Cerebellar and Thalamus Pathways
-cerebellum projects through superior cerebellar peduncle to thalamus
-spinocerebellar
-Closed Cerebro-cerebellar-cerebral loop: from lateral cerebellar cortex afferents through middle CP, efferents leave thru superior CP
Hypothalamus
Homeostasis: Vitals, digestion, sleep
Endocrine: growth, metabolism, reproduction
Autonomic control: SNS
Limbic system: emotions
-mammilarry bodies are post. hypothalamus
Hypothalamic Homeostasis Control
-carcadian rhy: light receptors
-appetite
-thirst: osmorrerceptors
-body temp
-sexual development
Hypothalamic Endocrine Contol
-Hypothal to infundibulum to pituitary stalk to pituitary gland
Hypothalamic Limbic Control/Amygdala
-emotional influences on ANS and homeostasis
-Hippocampus > fornix > mammillary bodies > mammilothalamic tract > thalamus > limbic cortex in cingulate gyrus
Pituitary Clinical Implications
-pituitary tumor 10-17% of all intracranial neoplasms
-can put pressure on optic chiasm causing Bitemportal Hemianopia
Posterior Pituitary
-continuous with brain
-release neurohormones
ADH, Oxcytocin
Anterior Pituitary
outgrowth of epthelial tissue
-activated by neurohormones that then release/inhibit specific hormones
GH, TSH, ACTH, LH
Bitemporal Hemianopia
-pituitary tumor puttiing pressure on optic chiasm
-Loss of vision on both sides of visual field
L eye: no left half vision
R eye: no right half vision
Pineal Body
-rest btwn superior coliculi
-part of epithalamus
-secretes melatonin for body’s carcadian rhythm
-modulate onset of puberty
Lateral Geniculate Nucleus
-posterior aspect of thalamus
-relay station for visual info from retina
Medial Geniculate Nucleus
-ventrolateral aspect of thalamus
-major auditory nucleus of thalamus
-directing auditory attention from inf. colliculi
Amygdala
-anterior hippocampus
-center of emotions, behavior and motivation
-process fearful info to detect harm and activate appropriate response
Fornix
-white matter tract connecting to hipocampus
-transmit info from hippocampus to mammilary bodies
Cingulate Gyrus
-limbic system; process emotions and regulate ANS
Septum pellucidum
-partition bettween lateral ventricles
Basal Ganglia
-motor control and adjustments (no direct contact to motor neurons)
-initiate and inhibit movements
-goal-directed
-social behavior
-emotions
Parts of Basal Ganglia
Caudate
Putamen
Caudate+Putamen= Striatum
Anterior/Nucleus Stiatum
Putamen + Globis Pallidus= Lentiform Nucleus
Globis Pallidus Internus
Globis Pallidus Externus
Subthalamic Nucleus
Substantia Nigra
Substantia Nigra
-produces dopamine
-in midbrain
-mood, learning, judgement, descion making
Has
-Substantia nigra compata
Substantia nigra reticularis
Inputs to Basal Ganglia
-From Cerebrum Through Corticostriatal pathways
-From Striatum
-Glutamate; excitatory
-Dopamine; excitatory
-ACH; excitory
-Serotonin; inhibitory
Outputs from Basal Ganglia
-Out of Globus Palliidus Internus
-Out of Substantia Nigra
-GABA; Inhibitory
Motor Loops
-oculomotor loop
-Motor loop
Dorsal striatal pathway
Non-Motor Loops
-Goal-directed behavior loop (prefrontal channel and dorsal striatal pathway)
-social behavior loop (prefrontal channel and dorsal striatal pathway)
-emotion loop (limbic channel and ventral striatal pathway)
Goal-Direct Behavior Loop
- Lateral prefrontal Cortex
- Head of Caudate: descision making, planning and picking actions
- GPi
- Thalamus: linking action chosen by caudate and performing movement
- Lateral Prefrontal Cortex
Deficits: inattention, poor concentration, disorientation, poor short term memory
Social Behavior Loop
- Ventral Prefrontal Cortex
- Head of caudate: social cues, self control, determines irrelevant
- Substantia Nigra Reticularis
- Thalamus
- Ventral Prefrontal Cortex
Deficits: inppulsivity, indifference, temper, risky behaviors
Emotion Loop
- Medial Prefrontal Cortex
- Ventral Striatum: emotions and motivation; links emotional, cognitive and motor systems
- Thalamus
- Medial Prefrontal Cortex
Deficits: L BG stroke causing depression and dull emotions, impaired reward seeking
Oculomotor Loop
- Frontal and Supplementary Eyes Fields
- Body of Caudate: eye motions and spacial attention (rapid eye mmts)
- Substatia Nigra
- Thalamus
- Frontal and Supplementary Eyes Fields
Deficits: poor saccadic eye mmts
Motor Loops
- Motor and Premotor Cortex
- Putamen: motor planning
- Globus Pallidius (both)
- Thalamus
- Motor and Premotor Cortex
Deficits: muscle contractions and force, sequencing
Disinhibition
-2 inhibitory neurons target 1
-2nd inhibitory neuron inhibits the first to allow excitatory activity
-fine tuning movements
Motor Loop Internal Pathways
Stop
Go
No-Go
-all of GPi as output nucleus; inhibits motor thalmus to excite cortical motor areas to excite motor neurons
-cause excessive or insufficient movement
Stop Pathway
-fastest; hyperdirect
Cortex < Glutamate < Subthalamic Nuc < Glutamate < GPi < GABA < Motor Thalamus: inhibit motor programs to stop irrelevant movement
Go Pathway
-direct pathway
-activation disinhibits motor
Cortex < Glutamate < Putamen < GABA < GPi < Dopamine (less) < Motor Thalamus: less inhibition to motor thalamus makes specific mmts to cortex via corticospinal
No-Go Pathway
-indirect pathway
-inhibits unwanted mmt, fine tuning
Cortex < Glutamate < Putamen < Dopamine (inhibits) < GPe < Glutamate (inhibits less) < Subthalamic Nucleus < Glutamate < Gpi < Dopamine (inhibits) < Motor Thalamus
Medium Spiny Neurons
-spiny projections
-GABAergic inhibitory cells in
Striatum
-Putamen’s D1 and D2 bind to Dopamine (made by Substatia Nigra)
D1: Direct pathway (Go); dopamine excites inhibitory in GPi
D2: Indirect pathway (No-go); dopamine inhibits Neurons in putamen and GPe, disinhibiting SN and stimulating GPi
Voluntary Muscle Activity thru Basal Ganglia
-motor thalamus to motor tract cells in cortex
-Glutamate
-corticospinal, corticopontine, corticobrainstem
Postural and Proximal Limb Muscle Activity thru Basal Ganglia
-pedunculopontine nucleus in midbrain to reticulospinal tracts to spinal nerves
-GABA to Glutamate
Walking Activity thru Basal Ganglia
-midbrain locomotor region to retticulospinal tracts to stepping pattern generators
-ACH than Glutamate
Hypokinetic Disorders
-too much BG inhibition
-parkinsons
Hyperkinetic Disorders
-too little inhibition cause
-Huntington’s Disease
-Dystonia
-Tourette’s
Parkinson’s Disease
-decreased dopamine from SN leads to excessive activity of GPi inhibiting motor control
Postural Instability Gait Difficulty (PIGD) Subtype:
-bradykinesia
-hypokinesia (freezing gait, pill rolling, masked face, tremor)
-rigidity
-ANS dysfunction
-Cognitive Dysfunction
Tremor Dominant Subtype:
-Hyperkinetic (resting and activie tremor)
-rigidty
-contipation
-orthostatic hypotension