Lecture 1 Flashcards
What are the 2 general components of the Nervous System?
- Central nervous system
2. Peripheral nervous system
What are the 2 major components of the Central nervous system?
- Spinal cord
2. Brain
What are the 4 main components of the brain?
- Cerebrum
- Cerebellum
- Brain stem
- Diencephalon
What are the 4 lobes of the cerebrum?
- Frontal lobe
- Temporal lobe
- Parietal lobe
- Occipital lobe
The ___________ is composed of both the cerebellum and the brainstem.
Midbrain
What are the 3 components of the brainstem?
- Midbrain
- Pons
- Medulla
What are the 2 main components of the Peripheral nervous system?
- Autonomic nervous system
2. Somatic nervous system
What are the 2 components of the Autonomic nervous system?
- Sympathetic nervous system
2. Parasympathetic nervous system
What are the 2 main components of the somatic nervous system?
- Afferent
2. Efferent
Which nerves conduct impulses TOWARD the CNS? What is an example?
Afferent nerves; Ex: sensory nerves
Which nerves conduct impulses AWAY from the CNS? Example?
Efferent Nerves; Ex: Motor
What are the 2 types of neural cells (nerve cells)?
- Neuroglia
2. Neurons
What is the function of neuroglia cells?
Support, Regulation & protection of neurons
What are the functions of neurons?
Processing, transfer, & storage of information
What do Astrocytes form?
The “blood-brain barrier”
What is the function of astrocytes? (2)
- Allows passage of small, lipophilic molecules (EtOH, heroin, scopolamine)
- Prevents passage of large & charged molecules (dopamine, Glycopyrrolate)
What is the function of oligodendrocytes?
They produce the myelin sheath around the axons of the CNS
What are microglia?
Brain macrophages
What is the function of ependymal cells?
Produce cerebral spinal fluid
What are the 4 main neuroglia of the CNS?
- Astrocytes
- Oligodendrocytes
- Microglia
- Ependymal cells
Which part of the Nervous system are Schwann cells a part of?
PNS
What are the 2 major functions of Schwann cells?
- Produce myelin sheath around axons of PNS
2. Create neurilemma around axons
What is important regarding the PNS and neurilemma?
Neurilemma allow for potential regeneration of damaged axons in the PNS
Which part of the Nervous system can potentially regenerate? Why?
The PNS - have neurilemma that protects axons