Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

BB > Overview of the NS > Flashcards

Overview of the NS Flashcards

1
Q

where are the cell bodies of the sensory neurons found? [1]

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

which part of the neuron collects information?

dendrite
cell body
axon
axon terminal

A

which part of the neuron collects information?

dendrite
cell body
axon
​axon terminal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

which part of the neuron conducts AP from cell body to other neurons

dendrite
cell body
axon
​axon terminal

A

which part of the neuron conducts AP from cell body to other neurons

dendrite
cell body
axon
​axon terminal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

which part of the neuron is the site of most of synaptic inputs?

dendrite
cell body
axon
​axon terminal

A

which part of the neuron is the site of most of synaptic inputs?

dendrite
cell body
axon
​axon terminal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

where do you find the cell body of motor neuron? [1]

where do you find the cell bodys preganglionic autonomic neurons? [1]

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

which of the following glial cells making neurotrophic factors?

satellite cells
schwann cells
astrocyte
ependymal cells
oligodendrocytes

A

which of the following glial cells making neurotrophic factors?

satellite cells
schwann cells
astrocyte
ependymal cells
oligodendrocytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

which of the following glial cells make blood brain barrier in CNS?

satellite cells
microglial cells
astrocyte
ependymal cells
oligodendrocytes

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

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

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

what are the main components of grey matter? [4]

what are the main components of white matter? [4]

A

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 well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

how can you divide the cerebral ventricles in child and adult?

A

how can you divide the cerebral ventricles in child and adult?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

which region of the brain has the most rapid growth and development?

medulla oblongata
pons
midbrain
telencephalon
diecaphalon

A

which region of the brain has the most rapid growth and development?

medulla oblongata
pons
midbrain
telencephalon
diecaphalon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

what are the 4 ventricles of brain? [3]

A

what are the 4 ventricles of brain? [3]
lateral ventricles (x2)
third ventricle
fourth ventricle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

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

what is the red part? [1]

what is the green? [1]

A

yellow = third ventrile

what is the red part? [1]
cerebral aquaduct (3rd -> 4th ventricle)

what is the green? [1]
central canal of spinal cord

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

which part of the brain helps distinguish left from right?

occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
brain stem

A

which part of the brain helps distinguish left from right?

occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
brain stem

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

which part of the brain is involved in emotional traits and voluntary movements?

occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
cerebellum

A

which part of the brain is involved in emotional traits and voluntary movements?

occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
cerebellum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

which part of the brain is involved in vision and colour perception?

occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
cerebellum

A

which part of the brain is involved in vision and colour perception?

occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
cerebellum

17
Q

which part of the brain is involved in memory and hearing?

occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
cerebellum

A

which part of the brain is involved in vision and colour perception?

occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
cerebellum

18
Q

which part of the brain is involved in speaking?

occipital lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum

A

which part of the brain is involved in speaking?

occipital lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum

19
Q

which part of the brain is involved in body temp and digestion?

occipital lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum

A

which part of the brain is involved in body temp and digestion?

occipital lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
​parietal lobe
cerebellum

20
Q

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]
A

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**
21
Q

which part of the brain has the somatic sensory association area / sensory cortex?

occipital lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum

A

which part of the brain has the somatic sensory association area / sensory cortex?

occipital lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum

22
Q

which part of the brain has the motor cotex / somatic motor association area?

occipital lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum

A

which part of the brain has the motor cotex / somatic motor association area?

occipital lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum

23
Q

which part of the brain has the auditory cortex?

temporal lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum

A

which part of the brain has the auditory cortex?

temporal lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
parietal lobe
cerebellum

24
Q

what does it mean that the primary motor cortex is mapped out somatotopically? [1]
how is ur body plan mapped out? ^?

A

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
25
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**
26
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**
27
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
28
what connects the L & R cerebreal hemispheres? [1]
what connects the L & R cerebreal hemispheres? [1] **corpus callosum**
29
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**
30
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
31
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**
32
what is highlighted here?
**thalamus**
33
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
34
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**

BB (37 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions