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The Central Nervous System

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Consists of the brain and spinal cord

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Hydras

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Nerve net composed of neurons in contact with one another
Also in contact with contractile cells in the body wall
RELY ON THE FLOW OF WATER

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Planarians

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Ladderlike nervocus system
Two ventrally located bundles of nerves extending from the cerebral ganglia to their posterior end
Cephalization – a concentration of ganglia and sensory receptors in the head (anterior region)
Bilateral symmetry and cephalization are two significant adaptive trends in nervous system development.

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Annelids and Arthropods

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Complex animals
Typical invertebrate nervous systems
A brain is present and a ventral nerve cord has a ganglion in each segment.

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Molluscs

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what is a mollusk? Snails oysters squids

Cephalopods have a well-defined brain and sense organs.

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Vertebrate brain is organized into three areas

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hind brain, mid brain, forebrain

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Hindbrain

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Regulates motor activity below level of consciousness

Medulla oblongata contains control centers for the heart and breathing

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Midbrain

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The optic lobes are part of the midbrain.

Originally was a center for coordinating reflexes involving eyes and ears.

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Forebrain

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In early vertebrate evolution, forebrain was concerned mainly with sense of smell.
In the forebrain, the hypothalamus is concerned with homeostasis and communicates with the medulla oblongata and pituitary gland.

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The hindbrain and midbrain of mammals are similar to those of

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vertbrates

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The forebrain of mammals

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is greatly enlarged

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neocortex

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outer layer, only seen in mammals

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Forebrain in mammals functions for higher mental process

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Spatial reasoning
Conscious thought
Language

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Frontal lobes in mammals

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are large and complex in primates
Increased brain capacity allowed mammals, especially humans, to become adept at higher mental activities.
This provided tremendous evolutionary advantages.

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how is the nervous system separated?

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in the central nervous system and Includes the brain and the peripheral nervous system.

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The peripheral nervous system (PNS)

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Consists of all nerves and ganglia that lie outside the CNS
Two divisions
Somatic nervous system
Sensory and motor functions that control skeletal muscle
Autonomic nervous system
Controls smooth muscle, cardiac, muscle, and glands
Divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions

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The central nervous system (CNS)

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Includes the brain and spinal cord

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meninges

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wha thte Spinal cord and brain are wrapped in three protective membranes

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cerebrosphal fluid

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this is what fills the spaces

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ventricles

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Fluid is continuous with that of central canal of spinal cord and the ventricles of the brain

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Meningitis

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is a serious disorder caused by bacteria or viruses that invade the meninges.

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The Spinal Cord

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Two main functions
Center for many reflex actions
Automatic responses to external stimuli
Means of communication between the brain and spinal nerves

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Composed of grey matter and white matter

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Cell bodies and short unmyelinated fibers give the gray matter its color.
Myelinated long fibers of interneurons running in tracts give white matter its color.
White matter tracts connect spinal cord to brain

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Cerebral Cortex

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A thin but highly convoluted outer layer of gray matter
Covers the cerebral hemispheres
Contains motor areas and sensory areas as well as association areas

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Primary motor area
is in the frontal lobe, just ventral to the central sulcus.
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Primary somatosensory area
is in the parietal lobe, just dorsal to the central sulcus.
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Basal nuclei
Integrate motor commands | Ensures that the proper muscle groups are either activated or inhibited
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Parkenson's disease
Basal Nuclei is a brain disorder characterized by tremors, speech, and difficulty standing and walking. Results from loss of dopamine-producing cells in the basal nuclei
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Diencephalon Region
A region encircling the third ventricle | Includes three structures:Hypothalamus, Thalamus, Pineal gland
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Hypothalamus
Forms the floor of the third ventricle Integrating center that maintains homeostasis Controls the pituitary gland
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Thalamus
Consists of two masses of gray matter located in the sides and roof of the third ventricle Receives all sensory input except smell Integrates sensory information and sends it to the cerebrum
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Pineal gland
Secretes melatonin | Hormone involved in maintaining normal sleep-wake cycle
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Cerebellum
Separated from the brain stem by the fourth ventricle Largest portion of the brainstem Receives sensory input from the eyes, ears, joints, and muscles Sends motor impulses out the brain stem to the skeletal muscles
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Brainstem
Contains the midbrain, pons, and the medulla oblongata
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Midbrain
Acts as a relay station for tracts passing between the cerebrum and the spinal cord or cerebellum Pons
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Pons
Contains axons that form a bridge between the cerebellum and the rest of the central nervous system
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Medulla Oblongata
Contains reflex centers for vomiting, coughing, sneezing, hiccupping, and swallowing
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The Reticular Activating System (RAS)
A complex network of: Nuclei (masses of gray matter) Nerve fibers that extend the length of the brain stem The reticular formation is a major component of the RAS. The RAS arouses the cerebrum via the thalamus and causes a person to be alert.
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Limbic System
Complex network of tracts and “nuclei” Incorporates Medial portions of the cerebral lobes, The basal nuclei, and The diencephalon Integrates higher mental functions and primitive emotions Important structures in the limbic system are
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Memory
The ability to hold a thought in mind or recall events from the past
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Learning
Takes place when we retain and use past memories
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Short-term memory is associated with
the prefrontal area of the frontal lobe.
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Long-term memory is associated with
the hippocampus. Gathers long-term memories stored in sensory association areas Makes them available to the frontal lobe
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somatic system
vountary Includes paired cranial nerves and spinal nerves Gather information from sensors and conduct decisions to effectors Controls the skeletal muscles
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autonomic system
(usually involuntary) Controls the smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, and glands Innervates all internal organs Divided into two divisions Sympathetic division Parasympathetic division Utilizes two neurons and one ganglion for each impulse
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Sympathetic division
Especially important during fight-or-flight responses Accelerates heartbeat and dilates bronchi Active muscles require a ready supply of glucose and oxygen getting ready for the fight
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Parasympathetic division
Housekeeper Promotes all internal responses associated with a relaxed state Promotes digestion and retards heartbeat more relaxing
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Neurons and neuroglia
are the two principal types of cells in neural tissue.
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Neurons (nerve cells)
Cell body Dendrites axon
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cell body
contains nucleus and organelles
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dendrites
receive signals from sensory receptors or other | neurons.
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axon
conducts nerve impulsesto another neuron or to other cells Covered by myelin sheath Any long axon is also called a nerve fiber.
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Astrocytes
help maintain neuron health.
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Microglia
are phagocytic cells that remove bacteria and debris.
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oligodendrocytes
in the CNS form the myelin sheath
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Schwann cells
in the PNS perform this function. | Gaps are nodes of Ranvier.
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Ependymal cells
line the ventricles of the brain, producing cerebrospinal fluid.
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Satellite cells
surround neuron cell bodies in ganglia. | Participate in responses to injury
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Types of Neurons
Sensory (afferent) neurons Interneurons Motor (efferent) neurons
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Sensory (afferent) neurons
Accept impulses from sensory receptors Transmit them to the CNS Unipolar
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Interneurons
``` Convey nerve impulses between various parts of the CNS Multipolar Form complex pathways in the brain Lead to higher mental functions Thinking Memory Language ```
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Motor (efferent) neurons
Accept nerve impulses from the CNS Transmit them to muscles or glands Multipolar
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Transmission of Nerve Impulses
Voltage is the measure of the electrical potential between two points. Difference between electrode placed inside and another outside the axon
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Membrane Potential
An electrical potential difference across a membrane is called a membrane potential
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Resting Potential
The membrane potential when the axon is not conducting an impulse. The inside of a neuron is more negative than the outside, around –70 mV. Due in part to the activity of the sodium-potassium pump
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Transmission Across a Synapse
A synapse is a region where neurons nearly touch. The small gap between neurons is the synaptic cleft. Transmission across a synapse is carried out by neurotransmitters.
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Neurotransmitters
Acetylcholine Norepinephrine Dopamine Serotonin
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Acetylcholine
In CNS and PNS, excites skeletal but inhibits cardiac muscle
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Norepinephrine
In CNS, important to dreaming, waking and mood
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Dopamine
In CNS, involved in emotions, learning, and attention
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Serotonin
In CNS, involved in thermoregulation, sleeping, emotions, and perception
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Neurotransmitter Removal
The postsynaptic membrane contains enzymes to inactivate the neurotransmitter. Acetylcholinesterase breaks down acetylcholine. Short existence of neurotransmitters at synapse prevents continuous stimulation or inhibition of postsynaptic membranes
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Synaptic Integration
A single neuron is on the receiving end of: Many excitatory signals, and Many inhibitory signals
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Integration
The summing of excitatory and | inhibitory signals
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drug abuse
Drug abuse – person takes a drug at a dose level that increases the potential for a harmful effect Addiction – when more of the drug is needed to get the same effect Withdrawal – when the user stops taking the drug
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Alcohol, drugs, and tobacco can all adversely affect
the developing embryo, fetus, or newborn

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