INTRODUCTION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM Flashcards
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- Brain
- Spinal Cord
Central Nervous System
- Cerebral Cortex
- Diencephalon (–alamus)
Forebrain
major sensory relay region going to and from the cortex (thalamocortical projection)
Thalamus
basically govern all functions (thermo, tempt, emotions, etc.) – can be under autonomic and CNS
Hypothalamus
for muscle contraction; initiation and control of movements
Subthalamus
contains the pineal gland and is responsible for sleep-wake cycle.
Epithalamus
- Superior colliculi
- Inferior colliculi
Midbrain
- 12 Cranial Nerves
- Peripheral Nerve
Peripheral Nerve System
- Cerebellum (little brain)
- Pons (respiration etc.)
- Medulla oblongata
Hindbrain
midbrain, pons, medulla
Brainstem
Cranial Nerve V
Trigeminal (BOTH)
Cranial Nerve II
Optic (S)
Cranial Nerve I
Olfactory (S)
Cranial Nerve VI
Abducens (M)
Cranial Nerve IV
Trochlear (M)
Cranial Nerve IX
Glossopharyngeal (BOTH)
Cranial Nerve III
Oculomotor (M)
Cranial Nerve VII
Facial (BOTH)
Cranial Nerve VIII
Vestibulocochlear (S)
Cranial Nerve XII
Hypoglossal (M)
Constriction of pupils
Levator Palpebrae Superioris - Opening of eyes
III - Oculomotor
Innervates Lateral Rectus
VI - Abducens
Parasympathetic in Nature
Cranial Nerves X, IX, VII, III