Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Neuroscience > Introduction to the Brain > Flashcards

Introduction to the Brain Flashcards

1
Q

What is myelin?

A

Fatty layer covering axons that helps speed up the conduction of signals.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are oligodendrocytes?

A

Cells of myelination of the PNS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are Schwann cells?

A

Cells of myelination of the CNS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is NIssl substance?

A

They are granules of rough endoplasmic reticulum. They are areas where the proteins and neurotransmitters of the nerves are synthesized.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Where do sensory neurons generally arise from?

A

Dorsal Horn of the Spinal Cord

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Where do motor neurons generally arise from?

A

Ventral Horn of the Spinal Cord

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Where do the preganglionic autonomic neurons generally arise from?

A

Lateral Horn or IML (Intermedlateral)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Where can you find unipolar neurons?

A

Retina

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are glia?

A

They are the connective tissue of the CNS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are the components of the CNS?

A

Brain and the Spinal Cord

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Where is the ventral side of the brain located?

A

Always inferior

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Where is the dorsal side of the spinal cord?

A

Towards your back

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What are the lobes of the brain?

A

Frontal
Parietal
Temporal
Occipital

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are the general functions of the frontal lobe?

A

Motor

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are the general functions of the parietal lobe?

A

Sensory

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What are the general functions of the temporal lobe?

A

Speech/Auditory

17
Q

What are the general functions of the occipital lobe?

A

Vision

18
Q

What are the gyrus and sulcus of the brain?

A

Gyrus are the hills.

Sulcus are the valleys.

19
Q

What is the importance of the calcarine sulcus?

A

It is the concentration and vision center of the occipital lobe.

20
Q

What is included in the diencephalon?

A

Thalamus and Hypothalamus

21
Q

What is next to the lateral ventricle?

A

Caudate Nucleus

22
Q

What are components of the basal ganglia?

A

Putamen
Globus Pallidus
Caudate Nucleus

23
Q

What part of the brain is the most cell dense?

A

Cerebellum

24
Q

What are the corpora quadra gemini?

A

Superior and Inferior Colliculi

25
Q

What are the parts of the brainstem?

A

Medulla
Pons
Midbrain

Neuroscience (19 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions