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Neuroanatomy Flashcards

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The neuron doctrine states

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that the cells of the brain are independent from one another structurally, metabolically, and functionally.

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mitochondria (F)

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produces ATP (energy)

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ribosomes (F)

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translate genetic info (mRNA) into proteins

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cell nucleus (F)

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storage of genetic material (nucleus: nucleulus)

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Parts of the neuron (4)

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Dendrites, Cell body, axon, axon terminals

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In the neuron doctrine, information is passed on

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from a neuron to another across tiny gaps

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Shapes of the neuron (3)

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Unipolar, bipolar, multipolar

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Unipolar neuron conformation

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Central cell body and one axon that leaves the cell body and branches in two opposite directions - one with denrites and the oter with axon terminals at the end

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Unipolar neuron function

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Transmit touch information from the body through the spinal chord

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Multipolar neuron conformation

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Many dendrites and one single axon

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Multipolar neuron fuction(s)

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Many different ones: they’re the most common type of neurons

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Bipolar neurons

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One single dentrite that branches at the top and one single axon that branches at the bottom

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Bipolar neurons function

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Mostly in senses, such as vision

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Neurons, categorized by function

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Motorneurons, sensory neurons, interneurons

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Aborization

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The branching of the dendrites in a neuron

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Presynaptic neuron

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Transmits the information

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Postsynaptic neuron

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Receives the information

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Parts of the synapse

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Presynaptic membrane, synaptic cleft, postsynaptic membrane

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Measure of a synaptic cleft

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20 to 40 nanometers

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20
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What’s the presynaptic membrane?

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A specialised membrane at the end of the axon terminal in the presynaptic neuron

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What’s the postsynaptic membrane?

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A specialised membrane at the end of the dendrite of the postsynaptic neuron

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Glial cells function

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Nutrition (oxygenation), protection (myelination), structure (glial)

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Types of glial cells by shape (4)

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Astrocytes, Olygodendrocytes, Schwan cells, Microglial cells

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Function of astrocytes

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Nutrition thruogh bloodflow and monitor of the activity of the neuron

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Function of olygodendrocytes

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wrapping of multiple axons (myelination)

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Function of Schwan cells

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Wrapping of one axon of a neuron, outside the brain

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Edema

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swelling of astrocytes following a brain injury

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Edema

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swelling of astrocytes following a brain injury

29
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Cause of multiple sclerosis

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Loss of myelination

30
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Division of the nervous system

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Central and peripheral

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Division of the peripheral nervous system

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Somatic and autonomic

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The somatic peripheral ervous system controls

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Muscles and sensory fuctions

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The autonomic peripheral nervous system controls

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The viscera (the intestines and the stomach) and the glands

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Types of nerves that make up the somatic nervous system (2)

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Cranial and spinal

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How many cranial nerves are there?

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Cranial nerves responsible for sensory pathways

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I - olfactory
II - optic
VIII - vestibulocochlear

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Number difference between dendrites and axon (in most neurons)

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dendrites: many
axon: only one

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Diameter difference between axon and dendrite

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Dendrite: gets thinner
axon: constant until terminal branching

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Axon hillock (integration zone) presence difference between axon and dendrites

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Axon: yes -> signal clear until end of the axon
Dendrite: no -> they have to be relatively close to the cell body?

40
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Fuctions of microglial cells

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remove derbis from injured cells

41
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Autonomic nervous system division (2)

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Sympathetic division and parasympathetic division

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Somatic nervous system division

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Motor and sensory

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Afferent (sensory input)

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sensory somatic nervous system

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Efferent (motor output)

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motor somatic nervous system

45
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Layers of spinal nerves

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  1. spinal nerve (connected to sympthetic chain) 2.pia mater 3. arachnoid 4. dura mater [5.bone(vertebra)]
46
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Parts you can divide the spinal cord into (top to bottom)

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Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral

47
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Where is the dorsal root ganlion?

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in the branching of the sympathetic chain on both sides of spinal nerves

48
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What is the function of the sympathetic chain?

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sensory input

49
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The one word function of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system

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Sympathetic: dilates, relaxes, stimulates
Parsympathetic: constrincts, slows,stimulates!

50
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why is the brain wrinkly?

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It increases surfice area per volume ratio

51
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Function of the thalamus

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Relay station of sensorial input from the spinal cord

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Function of the hypothalamus

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stress and biological clock

53
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Corpus callosum (F)

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main connection (neuronal axons) of the two hemispheres

54
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Pituitary gland (F)

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hormonal release

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Function of the cerebellum

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Motor coordination

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Parts of the brainstem

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Midbrain, pons, medulla

57
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Function of the pineal gland

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Production of melatonin - controls sleep rythm

58
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Brainstem (F)

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Arousal and breathing

59
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Name of division of the brain by layers of neurons

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Brodmann areas

60
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The two possible anatomical divisions of the brain:

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Brodmann areas (layers); larger structures (nuclei)

61
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Whose nucleus’ disfunction in the brain is responsible for Parkison’s morb?

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Basal ganglia

62
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What causes an ischemic stroke?

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Blockage of one of the cerebral arteries

63
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What does MRI stand for?

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging

64
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What does Magnetic Resonance Imaging show?

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It shows the density - how much water there is - in a certain structure

65
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What’s the difference between MRI and fMRI

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fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is the result of a comparison of images in relation to a stimulus, while MRI is more like a picture

66
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What does EEG stand for?

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Electroencephalography

67
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What is an event-related potential?

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a change in the electrical field of the brain in connection to a stimulus.

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