Quiz I: CN I and II Flashcards
First order neurons of CN I (primary sensory neurons) are called what?
Olfactory neurons (bipolar cells)
Where are Olfactory Neurons located?
Olfactory epithelium lining superior part of the nasal cavity.
What covers the olfactory epithelium?
A thin layer of mucus.
What cells support the olfactory neurons?
“Supporting Cells”
What do olfactory “hairs” function as?
Receptors
Central processes (axons) collected into 10 to 20 olfactory nerves convey information to what?
Olfactory bulbs
Are Olfactory neuron axons myelinated?
No, however they are covered by Schwann cells
What bony feature do olfactory nerves pass through, and what bone is this feature found on?
- ) Cribriform Plate
2. ) Ethmoid bone
The olfactory nerves enter the olfactory bulb and synapse on dendrites of ____________ cells.
Mitral cells
_________ ___________ are formed at the synapses in the olfactory bulb.
Synaptic Glomeruli
What are the secondary sensory neurons of CN I called?
Mitral Cells
Where are mitral cell bodies located?
Olfactory Bulb
Where do mitral cells relay information?
Posterior via the olfactory tract
At the anterior perforated substance, the olfactory tract fibers split into medial and Lateral ______ ______.
Medial and Lateral Olfactory Striae
Medial stria fibers cross the midline via the ________ ___________ and travel to the opposite olfactory bulb.
Anterior Commissure
Lateral stria fibers carry information where? (3 places)
- ) Primary Olfactory Cortex
- ) Periamygdaloid Area
- ) Prepiriform Area (including the Uncus/ BM Area 34) on the medial aspect of the temporal lobe.
T/F Each nostril sends info to both hemispheres?
True
T/F Each hemisphere receives info from both nostrils?
True
T/F The Mitral cell synapses at the Thalamus.
False, nowhere in this pathway does synapse occur at the thalamus.
What is the loss of smell called?
Anosmia, this condition is rare
How can skull fractures lead to smell deficits?
Skull fractures can lead to damage of C.N. I, especially if the ethmoid is involved.
How can you determine CSF leakage with a patient?
Presents differently on paper (tissue paper), halo sign will form if CSF is present as the mucus separates from CSF.
What pathway travels from the nasal septum and is autonomic?
Terminal nerve
What pathway is poorly developed in humans but well developed in animals that track their prey?
Vomeronasal Nerve
What is the sensory organ of vision?
The Eye
How many layers is the eye composed of?
3
What is the outermost layer of the eye called?
Fibrous Tunic
What does the Fibrous Tunic consist of? (2 parts)
Sclera (white part) and Cornea (clear part)
What is the middle layer of the eye called?
Vascular Tunic
What does the Vascular Tunic consist of? (3 parts)
Ciliary Body, Iris (Colored part) and Choroid
What is the innermost layer of the eye called?
Retina
How many layers does the Retina Consist of?
10
What is the innermost layer of the Retina, adjacent to the Choroid?
Pigmented layer
What specific layer of the retina actually detaches when a patient is experiencing a detached retina?
The pigmented layer detaches from the choroid.
What is the second layer of the Retina (from External to Internal)?
Photosensitive outer segments of rods and cones.
What is the third layer of the Retina (from External to Internal)?
External limiting membrane