Exam 2 - Lecture 16 (Nervous Tissue) Flashcards
What does the CNS consist of?
Brain & spinal cord
What does the PNS consist of?
Cranial & spinal nerves
What are the 3 nervous systems?
- CNS
- PNS
- ANS
What are the 3 main parts of the brain?
- Cerebellum
- Cerebrum
- Brain stem
What is the meninges?
C.t. sheath (3 layers) that encloses the CNS.
What are the 3 layers of meninges?
- Dura mater (outer)
- Arachnoid (middle)
- Pia mater (inner)
What makes up the leptomeninges?
Pia mater + arachnoid
What is the subarachnoid space?
Space between arachnoid and pia mater
What circulates within the subarachnoid space?
CSF
What is CSF similar to?
intercellular fluid
What are the components of the CNS that project out of the white matter?
- Rootlets
- Dorsal root
- Dorsal root ganglion
- Ventral root
- Spinal nerve (paired)
Where is white vs. grey matter in the CNS (NOT brain)?
Grey matter = inside
White matter = outside
Where is white vs. grey matter in the brain (cerebrum)?
Grey matter = outside
White matter = inside
What are the “granules” in the CNS that stain purple?
Nissl substance in the cytoplasm of neurons (stained with Nissl stain)
What are the 2 functions of the CSF?
- Protection
2. Maintain chemical stability of the CNS
What color is CSF?
clear
What are two examples of problems that can be associated with the meninges?
- Meningitis
2. Meningioma
What is meningitis?
Inflammatory disease; can be caused by bacteria, visrus, mycosis, etc.