practical test Flashcards
function of axon
conduct electrical signals
function of dendrite
receive signals
the function of myelin sheet
protect axon, faster conduction
axon terminal function
connect another neuron of the effector. produce neurotransmitters, ACH, Dopamin, GABA
the function of the frontal lobe
It is responsible for the primary motor area, expression, language, conscious thoughts and problem-solving
the function of the Broca’s area
It regulates breathing and vocalization, the motor skills needed for speaking/ articulating
the function of the temporal lobe
primary auditory, smell and speech area.
consists of speech centre, Wernicke area
the function of the parietal lobe
Primary somatosensory and taste area. It processes sensory information
the function of the primary motor cortex
control movement
the function of the central sulcus
separates the frontal and parietal lobe
function of hypothalamus
regulate body temperature and control hormones
function of midbrain
relays visual and sensory signals
function of pons
links cerebellum with midbrain, diencephalon and cerebrum
function of medulla oblongata
contains reflex centres for regulating heartbeat, breathing and vasoconstriction. also contains reflex centres for vomiting, coughing
the function of cerebral ventricle
cerebrospinal fluid produced from choroid plexus
the function of occipital love visual cortex
optic nerve for vision
state the procedure which takes CSF for analysis
Lumbar puncture/spinal tap
function of CSF
cushion brain and spinal cord, transport nutrients, chemical and wastes
function of cerebellum
coordination and balance. control fine-tuned movements
the function of ventral root
carriers motor signals. if damaged, paralysis occurs
the function of spinal nerve
carriers motor, sensory autonomic signals between the body and spinal cord
the function of dorsal root
carriers sensory signals. if damaged, sensory loss
the function of central canal
CSF flowing inside. Site of intrathecal injection: spinal canal, subarachnoid space
function of the dura mater
protect the spinal cord, physical stability and absorb shock
