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Neuro Cardiorespiratory Lecture Flashcards

1
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What is a neuron

A

Functional units of the neuro system

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2
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Define dendrite

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Short, receive stimuli or impulses

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3
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Define the cell body

A

Contains the nucleus

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4
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Define axon

A

Conduct impulses (efferent)

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5
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What are synaptic knobs

A

Neurotransmitter

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6
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Differentiate between white and gray matter

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White matter: Contains mainly myelinated nerve fibers.
Gray matter: Contains most of the neuron cell bodies.

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7
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Define synaptic transmission

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From neuron to neuron
or neuron to target
(Neurotransmitter to recepter)

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8
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Differentiate between afferent nerve fibers and efferent nerve fibers

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Afferent- sensory nerve
Efferent- motor nerve

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9
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Differentiate between the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system

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Somatic- voluntary
Autonomic- involuntary

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10
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Differentiate between the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic system

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Sympathetic- fight or flight (response to shock or blood loss)
Parasympathetic- rest and restore

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11
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Olfactory nerve

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1- smell

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12
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Optic nerve

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2- vision

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13
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Oculomotor nerve

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3- eye movement, pupil size, focusing lens

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14
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Trochlear nerve

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4- eye movement

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15
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Trigeminal nerve

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5- sensation from head and teeth; mastication

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16
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Abducent nerve

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6- eye movement

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17
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Facial nerve

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7- face and scalp movement, salivation, tears, taste

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18
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Vestibulocochlear nerve

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8- balance, hearing

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19
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Glossopharyngeal nerve

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9- tongue movement, swallowing, salivation

20
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Vagus nerve

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10- Sensory and motor for abdominal and thoracic organs

21
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Accessory nerve

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11- Head and neck movement, accessory motor with vagus

22
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Hypoglossal nerve

A

12- tongue movement

23
Q

What is the function of the dorsal horn

A

carries sensory impulses to the brain

24
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What is the function of the ventral horn

A

carries motor impulses out to the body

25
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Order of blood through the heart

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Vena Cava, Right Atrium, Tricuspid Valve, Right Ventricle, Pulmonary Valve, Pulmonary Artery, Pulmonary Capillaries, Pulmonary Vein, Left Atrium, Mitral Valve, Left Ventricle, Aortic Valve, Aorta, Systemic Capillaries, Systemic Veins

26
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Name the 1st cardiovascular vein

A

Caudal vena cava

27
Q

Name the 2nd cardiovascular vein

A

Cranial vena cava

28
Q

Name the 3rd cardiovascular vein

A

Azygos vein

29
Q

Name the 6th cardiovascular vein

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External jugular vein

30
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Name the 12th cardiovascular vein

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Axillary vein

31
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Name the 13th cardiovascular vein

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Cephalic vein

32
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Name the 34th cardiovascular vein

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Femoral vein

33
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Name the 37th cardiovascular vein

A

Lateral saphenous vein

34
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Name the 38th cardiovascular vein

A

Portal vein

35
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Name 4 parts of the mouth that contribute to the respiratory system

A

soft palate
epiglottis
arytenoid
vocal cord

36
Q

Describe how birds breathe

A

There is an extensive system of nine interconnecting air sacs that connect to the lungs. Air flows to the posterior air sacs, to the lung, then to the anterior air sacs and out.

37
Q

If the site of an injury affects C1-C5, how will that affect the thoracic and pelvic limbs

A

Thoracic limb deficit: UMN
Pelvic limb deficit: UMN

38
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If the site of an injury affects C6-T2, how will that affect the thoracic and pelvic limbs

A

Thoracic limb deficit: LMN
Pelvic limb deficit: UMN

39
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If the site of an injury affects T3-L3, how will that affect the thoracic and pelvic limbs

A

Thoracic limb deficit: Normal
Pelvic limb deficit: UMN

40
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If the site of an injury affects L4-S3, how will that affect the thoracic and pelvic limbs

A

Thoracic limb deficit: Normal
Pelvic limb deficit: LMN

41
Q

UMN

A

upper motor neuron

42
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LMN

A

lower motor neuron

43
Q

The femoral nerve includes

A

L4, L5, and L6

44
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the obturator nerve includes

A

L4, L5, and L6

45
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the sciatic nerve includes

A

L6, L7, S1, +/-S2

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