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1
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what ions are higher in concentration intracellularly?

A

potassium, negatively charged organic molecules

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2
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what ions are higher in concentration extracellularly?

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sodium

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3
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what is the charge of a neuron?

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none, they are electrically neutral

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4
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depolarization

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potential difference is reduced. intracellular environment becomes more positive

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5
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repolarization

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return to resting membrane potential. intracellular become more negative

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6
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hyperpolarization

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intracellular more negative than resting membrane potential

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7
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what is resting membrane potential?

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-55mV

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8
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what is another name for resting membrane potential?

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threshold value

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9
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what causes an action potential?

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the influx of sodium

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10
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what type of transport does depolarization and repolarization occur via?

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diffusion

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11
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what occurs after action potential?

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Na+/K+ pump (ATPase pump)

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12
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what is the most positive the amplitude during depolarization will get?

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30-40mV

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13
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absolute refractory period

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axon membrane is incapable of producing another action potential

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14
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relative refractory period

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axon membrane can produce another action potential, but requires stronger stimulus

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15
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what channel opens during absolute refractory period?

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Na+

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16
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what channel opens during relative refractory period?

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K+

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17
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low frequency action potential will yield what kind of stimulus?

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a weaker stimulus

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18
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high frequency action potential will yield what kind of stimulus?

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a stronger stimulus

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19
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recruitment

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when stronger stimuli activate more axons with a higher threshold

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20
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saltatory conduction

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the process where electrical impulses jump between nodes of ranvier along a myelinated axon. fast rate of conduction

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21
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synapse

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functional connection between a neuron and another neuron or effector cell

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22
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electrical synapse

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broad effect. impulses can be regenerated w/o interruption in adjacent cells

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23
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electrical synapse gap junctions

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adjacent cells electrically coupled through a channel

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24
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chemical synapse

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specific effect. neurotransmitters are released within axon causing synaptic vesicles to fuse w/axon membrane + release NTs to cleft by exocytosis

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25
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excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP)

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NT w/excitatory effects

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26
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example of an EPSP

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glutamate, acetylcholine

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27
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inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP)

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NT w/inhibitory effects. inhibits reciprocal muscles from firing

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28
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example of IPSP

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GABA

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29
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what electrical effect occurs during EPSP?

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depolarization

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30
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what electrical effect occurs during IPSP?

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hyperpolarization

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31
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lateral ventricles

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paired c-shaped chambers in each hemisphere

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32
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what separates the anterior horns of the lateral ventricles?

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the septum pellucidum

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33
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what is the roof of the anterior horn of lateral ventricles?

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corpus callosum

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34
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what is the floor of the anterior horn of lateral ventricles?

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superior thalamus + caudate nucleus (basal ganglia)

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35
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what is the floor of the inferior horn of the lateral ventricles?

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hippocampus

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36
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what are the 3 horns in the lateral ventricles?

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anterior (frontal), posterior (occipital), + inferior (temporal)

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37
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what is the atrium of the lateral ventricles?

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triangular cavity where the body, posterior, and inferior horns communicate

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38
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what is another name for the atrium?

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trigone

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39
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what allows communication and flow of CSF between the lateral ventricles and 3rd ventricle?

A

intraventricular foramen of monro

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40
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where is the 3rd ventricle located?

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middle space between the thalamus + hypothalamus

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41
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superior border of the 3rd ventricle?

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fornix

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42
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anterior border of the 3rd ventricle?

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lamina terminalis + anterior commissure

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43
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floor of the 3rd ventricle?

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infundibulum + optic chiasm

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44
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posterior wall of the 3rd ventricle?

A

pineal wall

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45
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lateral border of the 3rd ventricle?

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medial nuclei of thalami

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46
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what are the 3rd ventricle recesses?

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infundibular, supraoptic, pineal, suprapineal

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47
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what connects the 3rd to the 4th ventricle?

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cerebral or mesencephalic aqueduct

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48
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what is another name for the cerebral aqueduct?

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aqueduct of sylvius

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49
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what is the inferior portion of the 4th ventricle called?

A

obex

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50
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what does the obex connect?

A

the central canal of the spinal cord and the 4th ventricle

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51
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anterior border of the 4th ventricle?

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rhomboid fossa

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52
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posterior border of the 4th ventricle?

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cerebellar peduncles + superior/inferior medullary velum

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53
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lateral walls of the 4th ventricle?

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cerebellar peduncles

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54
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how does the 4th ventricle communicate with the subarachnoid spaces?

A

medial foramen of magendie + lateral foramen of luschka

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55
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ependyma

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thin, neuroepithelial lining of the ventricles and central canal of the spinal cord

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56
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choroid plexus

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produces CSF + barrier between blood and CSF

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57
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function of CSF

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provide cushion to protect the brain, drainage of cerebral metabolites, + regulate cerebral blood flow

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58
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CSF volume

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150mL

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59
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CSF components

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99.13% water + .87% organic/inorganic substances

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60
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flow of CSF

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lateral ventricles > interventricular foramen > 3rd ventricle > cerebral aqueduct > 4th ventricle > subarachnoid space > cisterna magna > arachnoid villi > dural venous sinuses

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61
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where does CSF drain into?

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subarachnoid space

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62
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where is the subarachnoid cistern located?

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63
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cisterns

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compartments within the subarachnoid space where the pia mater + arachnoid membrane are not close

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64
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arachnoid villi function

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return CSF to venous circulation through the dural venous sinus

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65
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dural venous sinuses

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large valveless venous channels that drain venous blood from cranial cavity

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66
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where are dural venous sinuses located?

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periosteal dura + meningeal dura

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67
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function of dural venous sinuses

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maintain systemic circulation by collectively returning deoxygenated blood from the cranial vault

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68
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cerebral + cerebellar veins

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cross subdural space to drain into the superior sagittal vein

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69
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emissary veins

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venous structures that allow communication between intracranial + extracranial vessels

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70
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diploic veins

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intraosseous venous vessels that drain blood between the inner + outer layer flat bones of the skull

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71
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meningeal veins

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collect blood from the meninges + drain

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72
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arachnoid granulations

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CSF returning to the venous circulation

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73
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superior sagittal sinus location

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base of the falx cerebri + runs from the foramen cecum to occipital protuberance

74
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what is the superior sagittal sinus function?

A

main location for CSF return after passing arachnoid granulations

75
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inferior sagittal sinus location

A

free margin of the falx cerebri

76
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inferior sagittal sinus function

A

collects blood from the falx + medial surfaces of brain hemispheres

77
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where does the inferior sagittal sinus drain?

A

straight sinus

78
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straight sinus location

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within the posterior end of falx cerebri + middle of tentorium cerebelli

79
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straight sinus function

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drains the cerebellum, thalamus, + basal ganglia

80
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confluence of sinuses

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site of union for the superior sagittal sinus, straight sinus, occipital sinus, + transverse sinus

81
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transverse sinus

A

paired. drains the blood from the veins of the cerebellum + inferior surface of brain

82
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where does the transverse sinus receive blood from?

A

superior petrosal sinus

83
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where does the sigmoid sinus drain into?

A

paired. drains into the internal jugular vein

84
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where does the sigmoid sinus begin?

A

after the tentorium cerebelli ends

85
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cavernous sinus function

A

drains the anterior/inferior surface of the brain

86
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cavernous sinus location

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either side of the sella turcica + body of the sphenoid bone

87
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contents of cavernous sinus

A

oculomotor n (CN III), troclear n (CN IV), abducens n (CN VI), trigeminal ophthalmic branch, trigeminal maxillary branch, internal carotid artery

88
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what can cause cavernous sinus syndrome?

A

mass effect from tumor, infection, or thrombus

89
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pituitary adenoma

A

most common benign brain tumor in adults (10%)

90
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superior petrosal sinus location

A

petrous part of the temporal bone in the base of tentorium cerebelloi

91
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superior petrosal sinus function

A

drains the venous blood from the brainstem, temporal lobe of cerebrum, cerebellum, middle + inner ear

92
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what is CN I?

93
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what is CN II?

94
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what is CN III?

A

oculomotor

95
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what is CN IV?

96
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what is CN V?

A

trigeminal

97
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what is CN VI?

98
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what is CN VII?

99
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what is CN VIII?

A

vestibulocochlear

100
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what is CN IX?

A

glossopharyngeal

101
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what is CN X?

102
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what is CN XI?

103
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what is CN XII?

A

hypoglossal

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CN I functional classification

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CN II functional classification

106
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CN III functional classification

107
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CN IV functional classification

108
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CN V functional classification

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both sensory + motor

109
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CN VI functional classification

110
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CN VII functional classification

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both sensory + motor

111
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CN VIII functional classification

112
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CN IX functional classification

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both sensory + motor

113
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CN X functional classification

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both sensory + motor

114
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CN XI functional classification

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CN XII functional classification

116
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what nerves have parasympathetic functions?

A

CN III, VII, IX, X

117
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what nerves are special somatic afferent?

A

CN II (optic) + CN VIII (vestibulocochlear)

118
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what nerves are general somatic afferent?

A

CN V (trigeminal). small amount of fibers from CN VII (facial), CN IX (glossopharyngeal), and CN X (vagus)

119
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what nerves are special visceral afferent?

A

CN VII (facial), CN IX (glossopharyngeal), CN I (olfactory)

120
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what nerves are general visceral afferent?

A

CN IX (glossopharyngeal), CN X (vagus)

121
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what nerves are general visceral efferent?

A

CN III (oculomotor), CN VII (facial), CN IX (glossopharyngeal), CN X (vagus)

122
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what nerves are special visceral efferent?

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CN V (trigeminal), CN VII (facial), CN IX (glossopharyngeal), CN X (vagus), CN XI (accessory)

123
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what nerves are general somatic efferent?

A

CN III (oculomotor), CN IV (trochlear), CN VI (abducens)

124
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CN III parasympathetic functions

A

pupil constriction. smooth muscle of inner eye

125
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CN VII parasympathetic function

A

salivatory and lacrimal glands

126
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CN IX parasympathetic function

A

parotid gland (salivation)

127
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CN X parasympathetic function

A

muscles of heart, lung, and bowel that are involved in movement + secretion

128
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special somatic afferent function

A

sensory info about vision, balance, + hearing

129
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general somatic afferent function

A

sensory info from receptors in skin, muscle, + joints of head

130
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special visceral afferent function

A

sensory info about taste and smell

131
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general visceral afferent function

A

sensory info from viscera in the core (heart, vessels, lungs)

132
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general visceral efferent function

A

preganglionic autonomic fibers to the core + periphery

133
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special visceral efferent function

A

motor info to muscles of the jaw, face, larynx, pharynx from branchial arches

134
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general somatic efferent function

A

motor info to skeletal muscles of the eye and tongue

135
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CN I function

136
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CN II function

137
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CN III function

A

eye movements, pupillary constriction, upper eyelid

138
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CN IV function

A

eye movement (intorsion - down + in)

139
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olfactory receptors

A

bi-polar neurons

140
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sustentacular cells

A

supporting cells of olfactory epithelium

141
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what cranial nerve does NOT have to relay information to the thalamus?

A

CN I - olfactory

142
Q

what is 80% of our reality based on?

143
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special somatic sensory pathway

A

retina > optic nerve > optic chiasm > optic tract > lateral geniculate nucleus > loop of meyer > calcarine sulcus

144
Q

what is it called when there is a leison to the optic nerve?

A

bitemporal hemianopsia

145
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associated field of defect with bitemporal hemianopsia

A

lateral field of vision, bilateral

146
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LR6 SO4
3
meaning

A

lateral rectus m, CN 6. superior oblique m, CN 4. All other eye muscles, CN 3

147
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what is the edinger-westphal nucleus?

A

nucleus of parasympathetic function for oculomotor n

148
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pupillary constriction is mediated through which cranial n?

A

oculomotor n

149
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what is the smallest cranial n in diameter?

A

trochlear n

150
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what cranial nerve arises from posterior brainstem?

A

trochlear n

151
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CN V function

A

somatic sense from, mouth, cornea. muscles of mastication

152
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CN VI function

A

lateral eye movement

153
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CN VII function

A

muscles of facial expression. taste to anterior 2/3 tongue

154
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CN VIII function

A

hearing + sense of balance

155
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trigeminal n branches

A

opthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular

156
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what are the muscles of mastication innervated by the trigeminal n?

A

masseter, temporalis, medial and lateral pterygoid muscles

157
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what extraocular muscles are innervated by abducens n?

A

lateral rectus

158
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facial n motor function

A

muscles of facial expression

159
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facial n parasympathetic function

A

salivary and lacrimal glands

160
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facial n visceral function

A

taste for anterior 2/3 tongue

161
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stapedius function

A

transmit vibration to sound in the ear

162
Q

stroke vs bells palsy

163
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vestibularcochlear n functions

A

balance/equilibrium and hearing

164
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cochlear branch of CN VIII pathway

A

lateral lemniscus > inferior colliculus > medial genticulate nuclei > primary auditory cortex

165
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CN IX function

A

sensory - posterior 1/3 of tongue and pharynx. taste - posterior 1/3. chemoreceptors + baroreceptors

166
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CN X function

A

autonomic function of gut. cardiac inhibition. sensation from larynx + pharynx. muscles of vocal cords. swallowing

167
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CN XI function

A

trapezius and sternocleidomastoid

168
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CN XII function

A

movement of tongue

169
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CN IX parasympathetic function

A

stimulation of parotid gland

170
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CN IX taste function

A

posterior 1/3 of tongue, bitter taste

171
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CN IX somatic sensory function

A

general sensation to posterior 1/3 tongue, pharynx, external ear, tympanic membrane

172
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CN IX parasympathetic modality

A

general visceral efferent (GVE)

173
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CN IX taste modality

A

special visceral afferent (SVA)

174
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CN IX somatic sensory modality

A

general somatic afferent (GSA)

175
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what cranial nerve is considered to be 75% parasympathetic functions?

A

CN X - vagus

176
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CN X parasympathetic function

A

saliva production

177
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what nucleus is associated with the parasympathetic function of vagus n?

A

dorsal motor nucleus

178
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CN X somatic sensory somatic function

A

posterior meninges, skin on back of ear, external acoustic meatus, pharynx, larynx

179
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what does CN XI innervate?

A

trapezius and sternocleidomastoid

180
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CN XII function

A

tongue movements. speech and swallowing

181
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CN XII modality for tongue movement function

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