Neurological Quiz Flashcards
what does the hindbrain consist of?
cerebellum, pons, medulla
a network of connected nuclei that regulate vital reflexes. (cardio. resp.)
reticular formation
Reticular Formation + Reticular Acti. System=
cerebral cortex
what functions are associated with the forebrain- cerebrum
motor, sensory, language, memory, visual space, relationships, high order processes
what part of the brain is responsible for relaying sensory info, vasomotor and respiratory activity and arousal
the brainstem
the substansia nigra is located in the midbrain and produces_____?
dopamine
what is the receptive part of a neuron
dendrites
what is formed by schwann cells, what is its function
myelin, insulation
axons in neurons serve what purpose?
carry nerve impulses away from cell body
are neurons replaceable?
no
the sensory neurons serve what function
transmit impulses to cns
what do associational neurons do?
transmit from neuron to neuron
motor neurons do what?
transmit impulses from the CNS to an effector organ
how do neurons communicate
transmit chemical and electrical impulses across the synapse
protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord
meninges
——arachnoid, dura mater, pia mater
what is a fixed structure that protects the brain
cranium
where is located in the vertebral canal and is protected by the vertebral column
spinal cord
which neurons are efferent pathways that relay information from the cerebrum to the brain stem of spinal cord
upper motor neurons
which neurons originate in the spinal cord and extend into the PNS, having direct influence on the muscles
lower motor neurons
which system in the PNS regulates voluntary motor control
Somatic Nervous system
Autonomic nervous system controls ________?
involuntary movements of visceral organs
the sympathetic nervous system is often called _____?
fight or flight— it is a release of epi and norepi
inc HR,BP,RR,Pupil dilation, shunting towards muscles away from GI
the parasympathetic nervous system is often called
Rest and Digest—– decrease HR, BP, increase GI, relax sphincter, SLUDD
what is SLUDD and when does is occur
S--alivation L---lacrimation U-rination D--igestion D-efecation