Neuroanatomy synopsis and revision

Question 1

Describe briefly how the brain develops

Answer 1

3 primary vesicles and their walls.
Prosencephalon develops to telencephalon (cerebral hemispheres) and diencephalon (midbrain)

Question 2

List the general functions of the parts of the brain

Question 3

Explain the functional anatomy of the hypothalamus and hypophysis

Question 4

Describe the location and, briefly, function of the respiratory centres

Question 5

Describe the reticular formation and, briefly, its functions

Question 6

Describe neurons and neuroglia and their functions

Question 7

Explain the topographic organization of the neurons in the spinal cord and brain stem and the clinical significance of this organization

Question 8

Describe the principles of the ascending pathways for the conscious perception of somatic sensation (3 neurons, cross midline)

Question 9

Describe the principles of the descending pathways for voluntary motor control (2 neurons, cross midline)

Question 10

Describe how ascending and descending pathways relate to the spinal nerve reflex

Question 11

Compare the motor signs and symptoms following injury to the peripheral (Lower Motor Neuron) and central (Upper Motor Neuron) nervous systems