Overview of the NS Flashcards
where are the cell bodies of the sensory neurons found? [1]
where are the cell bodies of the sensory neurons found? [1]
dorsal root ganglia - outside of CNS

which part of the neuron collects information?
dendrite
cell body
axon
axon terminal
which part of the neuron collects information?
dendrite
cell body
axon
axon terminal
which part of the neuron conducts AP from cell body to other neurons
dendrite
cell body
axon
axon terminal
which part of the neuron conducts AP from cell body to other neurons
dendrite
cell body
axon
axon terminal
which part of the neuron is the site of most of synaptic inputs?
dendrite
cell body
axon
axon terminal
which part of the neuron is the site of most of synaptic inputs?
dendrite
cell body
axon
axon terminal
where do you find the cell body of motor neuron? [1]
where do you find the cell bodys preganglionic autonomic neurons? [1]
where do you find the cell body of motor neuron? [1]
grey matter of ventral horn
where do you find the cell bodys preganglionic autonomic neurons? [1]
lateral horn

which of the following glial cells making neurotrophic factors?
satellite cells
schwann cells
astrocyte
ependymal cells
oligodendrocytes
which of the following glial cells making neurotrophic factors?
satellite cells
schwann cells
astrocyte
ependymal cells
oligodendrocytes
which of the following glial cells make blood brain barrier in CNS?
satellite cells
microglial cells
astrocyte
ependymal cells
oligodendrocytes
which of the following glial cells main role is to modulate K+, water and neurotransmitters in CNS
satellite cells
microglial cells
astrocyte
ependymal cells
oligodendrocytes
which of the following glial cells makes barrier for CSF as it circulates around the ventricular system?
satellite cells
microglial cells
astrocyte
ependymal cells
oligodendrocytes
which of the following glial cells makes barrier for CSF as it circulates around the ventricular system?
satellite cells
microglial cells
astrocyte
ependymal cells
oligodendrocytes
what are the main components of grey matter? [4]
what are the main components of white matter? [4]
what are the main components of grey matter? [4]
neuronal cell bodies
dendrites
axon terminal
synapses
what are the main components of white matter? [4]
myelinated axons
how can you divide the cerebral ventricles in child and adult?
how can you divide the cerebral ventricles in child and adult?

which region of the brain has the most rapid growth and development?
medulla oblongata
pons
midbrain
telencephalon
diecaphalon
which region of the brain has the most rapid growth and development?
medulla oblongata
pons
midbrain
telencephalon
diecaphalon
what are the 4 ventricles of brain? [3]
what are the 4 ventricles of brain? [3]
lateral ventricles (x2)
third ventricle
fourth ventricle

what is the yellow part of this diagram? [1]
what is the red part? [1]
what is the green? [1]

yellow = third ventrile
what is the red part? [1]
cerebral aquaduct (3rd -> 4th ventricle)
what is the green? [1]
central canal of spinal cord
which part of the brain helps distinguish left from right?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
brain stem
which part of the brain helps distinguish left from right?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
brain stem
which part of the brain is involved in emotional traits and voluntary movements?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
cerebellum
which part of the brain is involved in emotional traits and voluntary movements?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
cerebellum
which part of the brain is involved in vision and colour perception?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
cerebellum
which part of the brain is involved in vision and colour perception?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
cerebellum
which part of the brain is involved in memory and hearing?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
cerebellum
which part of the brain is involved in vision and colour perception?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
cerebellum
which part of the brain is involved in speaking?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum
which part of the brain is involved in speaking?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum
which part of the brain is involved in body temp and digestion?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum
which part of the brain is involved in body temp and digestion?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum
Brodmann Areas are 52 identified regions of the cerebral cortex
- which parts is the primary somatosensory cortex? [3]
- which part is the primary motor cortex? [1]
- which part is wernickes? [1]
- which part is brocas [1]
Brodmann Areas are 52 identified regions of the cerebral cortex
- which parts is the primary somatosensory cortex? [3]
- *1,2,3**
- which part is the primary motor cortex? [1]
- *4**
- which part is wernickes? [1]
- *part of 22**
- which part is brocas [1]
- *44-45**
which part of the brain has the somatic sensory association area / sensory cortex?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum
which part of the brain has the somatic sensory association area / sensory cortex?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum
which part of the brain has the motor cotex / somatic motor association area?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum
which part of the brain has the motor cotex / somatic motor association area?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum
which part of the brain has the auditory cortex?
temporal lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum
which part of the brain has the auditory cortex?
temporal lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum
what does it mean that the primary motor cortex is mapped out somatotopically? [1]
how is ur body plan mapped out? ^?
what does it mean that the primary motor cortex is mapped out somatotopically? [1]
- *particular information from region of the body goes to one region of primary motor cortex.**
- *mapped out (**from top) like sat down and lying back and then arms lying further back, then face mouth

what seperates the primary motor and primary sensory lobes? [1]
the left cerebral hemisphere will communicate with which side of the body? [1]
what seperates the primary motor and primary sensory lobes? [1]
central sulcus
the left cerebral hemisphere will communicate with which side of the body? [1]
left cerebral hemo communicates with right side of the body
the left side of the brain controls which side of body? [1]
state 3 other things that left side of brain aids in? [3]
the right side of the brain controls which side of body? [1]
state 3 other things that right side of brain aids in? [3]
the left side of the brain controls which side of body? [1]
right side
state 3 other things that left side of brain aids in? [3]
logic
analysis of facts
understanding of production of language
the right side of the brain controls which side of body? [1]
left side
state 3 other things that right side of brain aids in? [3]
imagination
rhythm
emotion in language
what is A?
lateral ventricle
corpus callosum
cerebral aquaduct
third ventricle
left ventricle

what is A?
lateral ventricle
corpus callosum
cerebral aquaduct
third ventricle
left ventricle
what connects the L & R cerebreal hemispheres? [1]
what connects the L & R cerebreal hemispheres? [1]
corpus callosum
what are A & B? [2]
what do A & B connect? [2]
what are their roles? [1]

what are A & B? [2]
A = anterior commisure
B = internal capsule
what do A & B connect? [2]
A = temporal lobes
B = lenticular nucleus & thalamus

which part of brain is the thalamus found on either side of?
lateral ventricles
corpus callosum
third ventricle
fourth ventricle
cerebal aquaduct
which part of brain is the thalamus found on either side of?
lateral ventricles
corpus callosum
third ventricle
fourth ventricle
cerebal aquaduct

what is the role of the thalamus? [2]
what is the role of the thalamus? [2]
recieves input form ALL areas of the NS
gateway to cortex
what is highlighted here?

thalamus
what is the limbic system?
limbic system
supports function such as emotion, behaviour, long term memory and olfactioN
hippocampus is in this - spatial memory
amygdala - social processing
where do u find the nuclei in brainstem of nerves that are for:
a) sensory
b) motor
c) mixed
where do u find the nuclei in brainstem of nerves that are for:
a) sensory: lateral
b) motor: medial
c) mixed: middle