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The 'NERVOUS SYSTEM' is separated into 2 'MAJOR SYSTEMS'. What are they?
1. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS)
2. PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (PNS)
The 'CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM' contains what 2 major organs?
1. BRAIN
2. SPINAL CORD
The 'BRAIN' is separated into 2 different types of 'MATTER'.

What are the they?
1. GRAY MATTER
2. WHITE MATTER
'GRAY MATTER' in the 'CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM' is defined as what?
GRAY MATTER = NERVE CELL BODIES
'WHITE MATTER' in the 'CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM' is defined as what?
WHITE MATTER = MYELINATED AXONS
The 'NERVE TRACT' which is located in the 'CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM'. Is defined as what?
GROUP OF NERVE FIBERS WITHIN THE 'CNS' THAT HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN/DESTINATION.

(ASCENDING/DESCENDING)
Where is the 'NERVE TRACT' located?
'CNS'
The 'NUCLEUS' in regards to the 'CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM' is defined as what?
NUCLEUS = CLUSTER OF 'NERVE CELL BODIES'

*ONLY IN THE 'CNS'
What is the 'PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM' (PNS) defined as?

(*2 Things)
NERVOUS TISSUE OUTSIDE THE:

1. 'BRAIN'
2. 'SPINAL CORD'
In the 'PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM', what is a 'NERVE' defined as?
GROUP OF NERVE FIBERS WITH COMMON ORIGIN/DESTINATION.

1. AFFERENT (SENSORY)
2. EFFERENT (MOTOR)
What is a 'GANGLION' defined as? Where is it located?
CLUSTER OF NERVE CELL BODIES

ONLY IN THE 'PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM'
What is the 'AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM' composed of?

What 2 divisions is it separated into?
COMPOSED OF SPECIFIC STRUCTURES IN THE 'CNS' and 'PNS'.

1. SYMPATHETIC DIVISION
2. PARASYMPATHETIC DIVISION
What are the 2 'STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS' of the 'NERVOUS SYSTEM'?
1. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS)
2. PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (PNS)
What are the 2 'FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS' of the 'NERVOUS SYSTEM'?
1. AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM (ANS)
2. SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM (SKELETAL SYSTEM)
What is 'CEREBRAL PALSY' and what are the 4 symptoms of it?
ABNORMAL PATHOLOGY OF THE BRAIN

1. PARALYSIS
2. LACK OF COORDINATION
3. MOTOR/SENSORY DYSFUNCTIONS
Someone diagnosed with 'PARAPLEGIA' has what?
PERMANENT PARALYSIS OF 'BOTH' LEGS DUE TO INJURY OR DISEASE OF THE 'SPINAL CORD'
Someone diagnosed with 'QUADRIPLEGIA' has what?
PERMANENT PARALYSIS OF ARMS 'AND' LEGS DUE TO 'SPINAL CORD' INJURY OR DISEASE.
Name the 5 Glial Cells
1. Astrocytes
2. Ependymal
3. Microglial
4. Oligodendrocytes
5. Schwann
Ependymal
Line Cavities
Microglial
Phagocytosis
Oligodendrocytes
Myelin in CNS
Schwann
Myelin in PNS
Astrocytes
Blood Brain Barrier
What is a 'NEURON' defined as in the 'NERVOUS SYSTEM'?
STRUCTURAL/FUNCTIONAL UNIT OF THE 'NERVOUS SYSTEM' (aka Nerve Cell or Nerve Fiber)
What is the main function of a 'NEURON'?
CONDUCT IMPULSES TOWARD/AWAY FROM THE 'CELL BODY'
What are the 3 components to a 'NEURON'?
1. CELL BODY
2. DENDRITES
3. AXONS
What is the 'CELL BODY' of a 'NEURON' defined as?

What does it contain? (5 things)
ENLARGED PORTION OF THE NEURON

CONTAINS:
1. NUCLEUS
2. NISSL BODIES (ROUGH ER)
3. NEUROFIBRILS (PROTEIN)
4. OTHER ORGANELLES
What do 'DENDRITES' do?
CONDUCT 'IMPULSES' TO THE 'CELL BODY'
What do 'AXONS' do?
CONDUCT IMPULSES 'AWAY' FROM THE CELL BODY
Because there are many 'NEURONS' in the body, how are they classified?

(*3 THINGS)
1. DIRECTION OF 'IMPULSE CONDUCTION'
2. NUMBER OF 'CYTOPLASMIC PROCESSES'
3. AREA OF 'INNERVATION'
There are 3 types of 'NEURONS' defined by 'IMPULSE CONDUCTION'. What are they?
1. SENSORY (AFFERENT)
2. INTERNEURONS
3. MOTOR (EFFERENT)
What is the function of 'INTERNEURONS' and what are they also known as?
CONDUCT THE 'IMPULSES' BETWEEN BOTH SENSORY 'AND' MOTOR' NEURONS.

[*HINT - (INTER)states bridge the gap between states. (INTER)neurons bridge the gap between SENSORY/MOTOR neurons.]
'NEURONS' that have only '1 AXON' and '2+ DENDRITES' are known as what kind of neurons?
'MULTI'POLAR
'NEURONS' that have only '1 AXON' and '1 DENDRITE' are known as what kind of neurons?
'BI'POLAR
'NEURONS' that have only '1 SINGLE PROCESS' (aka - DENDRITE/AXON connected together) are known as what kind of neurons?
'UNI'POLAR
There are 4 specific types of 'NEURON ENERVATION'. What are they?
1. SOMATIC (A)FFERENT (SKELETAL)
2. SOMATIC (E)FFERENT (SKELETAL)
3. VISCERAL (A)FFERENT (ORGANS)
4. VISCERAL (E)FFERENT (ORGANS)
What is the definition of a 'SOMATIC AFFERENT' neuron?
NEURONS WITHIN SKIN, MUSCLES, JOINTS.
CONVEY IMPULSE (TO) THE BRAIN (CNS).
What is the definition of a 'SOMATIC EFFERENT' neuron?
NEURONS WITHIN SKIN, MUSCLES, JOINTS.

CONVEY IMPULSE (FROM) THE BRAIN (CNS) -> SKELETAL MUSCLES
What is the definition of a 'VISCERAL AFFERENT' neuron?
CONVEY IMPULSE (TO) THE BRAIN (CNS) 'FROM' INTERNAL ORGANS
What is the definition of a 'VISCERAL EFFERENT' neuron?
NEURONS LOCATED ON/IN 'INTERNAL ORGANS'

CONVEY IMPULSE (FROM) THE BRAIN (CNS) 'TO' INTERNAL MUSCLES
What is 'RESTING MEMBRANE POTENTIAL' defined as?
WHEN A NEURON IS 'NOT' CONDUCTING AN 'IMPULSE'
What components of a 'NEURON' constitute the ability to create an 'IMPULSE'?
THE 'DIFFERENCE' IN THE ELECTRICAL CHARGE BETWEEN THE INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF THE 'CELL MEMBRANE'
What is the 'OVERALL' charge of 'NEURON' when it is at 'REST' or 'UN-STIMULATED'?
OVERALL NEGATIVE (-) CHARGE
Which 'IONS' are more favorable with cell permeability in the 'CELL MEMBRANE' of a 'NEURON'?
MORE PERMEABLE TO 'K+ IONS'

(*K+ IONS MOVE 'OUTWARD' AND FASTER THAN Na+ IONS MOVE 'INWARD')
How does the 'SODIUM POTASSIUM PUMP' function with respect to 'NEURONS'?

What type of 'TRANSPORT' is this? Why?
Moves Na+ 'OUTSIDE'
Moves K+ 'INSIDE'

'ACTIVE TRANSPORT'. REQUIRES ENERGY (ATP) TO FACILITATE TRANSPORT.
The 'CELL MEMBRANE' is ______ permeable to 'K+ IONS' and _____ permeable to 'Na+ IONS'.

This makes it so that '____ IONS' move outward faster than the '____ IONS' move inward.
1. MORE PERMEABLE TO 'K+ IONS'
2. LESS PERMEABLE TO 'Na+ IONS'
3. 'K+ IONS' MOVE OUTWARD FASTER
4. 'Na+ IONS' MOVE INWARD SLOWER
TRUE OR FALSE

'ALL' CELLS OF THE BODY HAVE ELECTRICAL POTENTIALS ACROSS THEIR CELL MEMBRANES?
TRUE

'ALL' CELLS HAVE ELECTRICAL POTENTIALS
Which 2 types of cells have the ability to 'ALTER/ADAPT' their 'RESTING MEMBRANE POTENTIAL' in response to appropriate stimuli?
1. NERVE CELLS
2. MUSCLE CELLS
What 2 characteristics of an 'ACTION POTENTIAL' constitute the 'CODE' as well as the 'DESTINATION' of the 'IMPULSE'?
1. FREQUENCY
2. PATTERN
How often does/can an 'ACTION POTENTIAL' occur?
VERY RAPIDLY

(Every 2 msec) or 1000/second
What happens to inside of the 'CELL MEMBRANE' during an 'ACTION POTENTIAL'?

What is the state of the 'MEMBRANE' referred to as?
BECOMES POSITIVE (+) INSIDE

STATE OF BEING 'DEPOLARIZED'
During an 'ACTION POTENTIAL' there are 5 steps?
1. Adequate Stimulus
2. Open Na+ Channels
3. Open Voltage Gated Na+ Channels (Depolarization) Na+ Rushes in
4. Decrease Na+ and Open Voltage Gated K+ Channels (Repolarization) K+ rushes out.
5. Hyperpolarization Then return to Resting State
Once it passes 0mV for the membrane potential what is it called until Repolarization?
Reverse Polarization
What is the 'FALLING PHASE' of an 'ACTION POTENTIAL'?

When does this phase occur?
Membrane is 'REPOLARIZED' (K+ ions move out of cell to make overall charge more negative)
What is the 'UNDERSHOOT' or 'HYPERPOLARIZATION' phase of an 'ACTION POTENTIAL'?
Action potential goes more negative than its resting potential.
When a second stimulus can't elicit another response because channels are already opened. What is this called?
Absolute Refractory Period (Absolutely Not)
Time when neuron will not respond to a normal threshold stimulus. Time during hyperpolarization. What is this called?
Relative Refractory Period
When 'Na+ IONS' move inward, what happens to the cell membrane?
BECOMES 'LESS' NEGATIVE
What is the 'THRESHOLD LEVEL'?
-55mV
TRUE OR FALSE

The 'GREATER' the stimulus, the larger the 'ACTION POTENTIAL'.
FALSE

It is 'ALL or NONE'
What happens when nerve/muscle fibers receive a 'SUB-THRESHOLD' stimulus?
NO RESPONSE / NO 'ACTION POTENTIAL'
Which molecules act as 'CHAPERONES' for the 'Na+ IONS'?
WATER (H2O)
What is 'TTX' and what does it do?

Where is it found?
TETRODOTOXIN (TTX)
Physically blocks 'Na+' pores thus preventing an action potential.
What does 'SAXITOXIN' do?
BLOCKS 'Na+' PORES

Prevents an action potential
What is 'BATRACHOTOXIN' do?
CAUSES THE 'Na+ CHANNELS' TO OPEN AND STAY OPEN MUCH LONGER
What is 'ORTHODROMIC CONDUCTION'

Is this common/uncommon?
'ONE-WAY' CONDUCTION OF 'NERVE IMPULSES'

*MOST COMMON UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
What is 'ANTIDROMIC CONDUCTION'?

Is this common/uncommon?
'TWO-WAY' (BACKWARD PROPAGATION) CONDUCTION OF 'NERVE IMPULSES'

*VERY UNCOMMON - UNDER 'EXPERIMENTAL' CONDITIONS
What is 'CONTINUOUS CONDUCTION'?

In what type of 'NEURON' does this occur in?
In an unmyelinated neuron the impulse travels along the entire membrane surface.
Average speed of an impulse is what?

It can vary depending what two things?
10 m/sec (Range .5 to 100 m/sec)

If it is myelinated and the axonal diameter. Myelinated/Larger diameter=greater velocity.
What is Saltatory Conduction?
Action potentials leap from node to node. Allow for a faster rate of conduction.
What is 'MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS'?
2nd MOST COMMON 'CNS DISEASE'

An autoimmune disease in which the body's natural defense attack the myelin in the CNS.
What are the some of the symptoms of 'MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS'?
1. DISTURBANCES IN SPEECH
2. DISTURBANCES IN VISION
3. NUMBNESS
4. FATIGUE
5. DEPRESSION
6. LOSS OF COORDINATION
7. UNCONTROLLABLE TREMORS
8. LOSS OF BLADDER CONTROL
9. MEMORY PROBLEMS
10. PARALYSIS
What is 'TAY-SACHS DISEASE'?
Destruction of myelin sheaths by excessive accumulation of lipids.
How does 'LOCAL ANESTHESIA' work?

What are 2 examples of drugs of this type?
BLOCK THE INITIATION OF 'ACTION POTENTIALS' IN NEURONS.

PHYSICALLY BLOCK SODIUM CHANNELS

LIDOCAINE AND COCAINE
What is the 'SYNAPSE' defined as?
JUNCTION BETWEEN '2 NEURONS'
Two types of synapses are:
Electrical: Flow directly from one neuron to the next.
Chemical: Main type of synapse in humans and requires the release of a chemical from one neuron and stimulates the action potential in the next neuron.
What are the 3 parts of a 'SYNAPSE'?
1. AXONS TERMINALS
2. SYNAPTIC CLEFT
3. POSTSYNAPTIC MEMBRANE
What are 'AXON TERMINALS' defined as?
SMALL ROUNDED/OVAL KNOBS, BOUTONS, END FEET OR 'PRESYNAPTIC TERMINALS'.

SITE WHERE 'SYNAPTIC VESICLES' CONTAINING 'NEUROTRANSMITTERS' ARE LOCATED.
What are the 2 main 'NEUROTRANSMITTERS'?
1. ACETYL CHOLINE (ACh)
2. NOREPINEPHRINE (NorEPI)
What is the 'SYNAPTIC CLEFT' defined as?
MICROSCOPIC SPACE BETWEEN THE '2 NEURONS'
'POSTSYNAPTIC MEMBRANE'
CELL MEMBRANE THAT CONTAINS 'SPECIFIC RECEPTORS' FOR THE 'NEUROTRANSMITTER'
Which enzyme metabolizes Acetylcholine
Acetylcholinesterase
Which enzyme metabolizes Norepinephrine
MONOAMINE OXIDASE (NorEPI)
What are the 3 characteristics of a 'SYNAPSE'?
1. SYNAPTIC DELAY
2. SYNAPTIC FATIGUE (DEPLETION OF THE NEUROTRANSMITTER)
3. ONE-WAY CONDUCTION
What 3 disease affect 'SYNAPTIC TRANSMISSION'?
1. PARKINSON'S DISEASE
2. MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
3. BOTULISM
What is 'PARKINSON'S DISEASE' defined as?
LACK OF THE NEUROTRANSMITTER 'DOPAMINE'
What is 'MYASTHENIA GRAVIS' defined as?
BLOCKS 'ACETYLCHOLINE' (ACh) NEUROTRANSMITTER RECEPTORS.
What is 'BOTULISM' defined as?
'INHIBITION' OF 'ACETYL CHOLINE' (ACh) RELEASE
There are 2 types of transmissions in 'NEURONS'. What are they?
1. EXCITATORY
2. INHIBITORY
What is 'SYNAPTIC INTEGRATION' defined as?
When a neuron is simultaneously stimulated by excitatory and inhibitory transmissions from different presynaptic neurons.
What to 'EXCITATORY NEUROTRANSMITTERS' do?
Increase postsynaptic membrane's permeability to sodium ions.
Synaptic inhibition:
Increase membrane's permeability to Cl- ions or K+ ions, resulting in a hyperpolarized membrane.
Synaptic excitation
Increase membrane permeability to Na+ ions.

aka (EPSP) and membrane is Hypopolarized.
Two ways EPSP's may combine to reach threshold and initiate an action potential:
In spatial summation: EPSP's from different synapses.

In temporal summation: EPSP's rapid successive discharge from the same presynaptic terminal.
What is 'GRAND POSTSYNAPTIC POTENTIAL' (GPSP) defined as?
THE 'SUM' TOTAL OF BOTH 'EXCITATORY' AND 'INHIBITORY' POSTSYNAPTIC POTENTIALS THAT ARE BEING STIMULATED.
There are 6 basic types of 'NEUROTRANSMITTER' groups. What are they?
1. ACETYLCHOLINE
2. AMINO ACIDS
3. AMINES
4. POLYPEPTIDES
5. PURINES
6. GASES
What are the 2 main 'AMINO ACID' 'NEUROTRANSMITTERS'?
GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid)

GLYCINE
What type of 'NEUROTRANSMITTER' is 'GABA' (gamma-aminobutyric acid)?

What is its function? (Inhibitory/Excitatory)
'AMINO ACID'

'INHIBITORY'
What type of 'NEUROTRANSMITTER' is 'GLYCINE'?

What is its function? (Inhibitory/Excitatory)
'AMINO ACID'

'MAINLY INHIBITORY'
What are the 5 main 'AMINE' 'NEUROTRANSMITTERS'?

Why are they grouped into this?
1. NOREPINEPHRINE
2. EPINEPHRINE
3. DOPAMINE
4. SEROTONIN
5. HISTAMINE

*All made from the 'SAME' 'AMINO ACID'
What type of 'NEUROTRANSMITTER' is 'NOREPINEPHRINE'?
'AMINE'
What type of 'NEUROTRANSMITTER' is 'EPINEPHRINE'?
'AMINE'
What type of 'NEUROTRANSMITTER' is 'DOPAMINE'?
'AMINE'
What type of 'NEUROTRANSMITTER' is 'SEROTONIN'?
'AMINE'
What type of 'NEUROTRANSMITTER' is 'HISTAMINE'?
'AMINE'
What 'NEUROTRANSMITTERS' are in the 'POLYPEPTIDE' group?
1. Endorphins/Enkephalins
2. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
3. Oxytocin
4. Angiotensin II
The motor, elaborate thought, and speaking ability area is located on what part of the 'BRAIN'?
FRONT
The sensory, somesthetic (body feelings heat and touch), proprioception (body position) areas are apart of which lobe?
Parietal
What is the 'LARGEST' and 'MOST PROMINENT' part of the brain?

How much 'MASS' does it make up of the brain?
'CEREBRUM'

'80% OF THE TOTAL BRAIN MASS'
'GROOVES' or 'VALLEYS' located on the surface of the 'BRAIN' are called?
'SULCI'
The 'BRAIN' is separated into 3 'FISSURES/SULCI'. What are they?

What is their purpose?
1. LONGITUDINAL FISSURE
2. CENTRAL FISSURE
3. LATERAL FISSURE

PURPOSE = HELP DIVIDE 'BRAIN' INTO LOBES
'CONVOLUTIONS' or 'FOLDS' on the surface of the 'BRAIN' are also called what?
GYRUS = SINGULAR
GYRI = PLURAL
What are the 2 'CEREBRAL HEMISPHERES' connected to each other by?
'CORPUS CALLOSUM'
The 'RIGHT HEMISPHERE' is known to be connected with what type of characteristics?

(*There are 2 of them)
1. CREATIVE PERCEPTION
2. ARTISTIC PERCEPTION
The 'LEFT HEMISPHERE' is known to be connected with what type of characteristics?

(*There are 3 of them)
1. LOGIC
2. ANALYTICAL ABILITY
3. LANGUAGE
What are the names of the 4 'LOBES' of the 'CEREBRUM'?
1. FRONTAL LOBE
2. PARIETAL LOBE
3. TEMPORAL LOBE
4. OCCIPITAL LOBE
What is the sole function of the 'TEMPORAL LOBE'?

What part of the 'BRAIN' is it located on?
HEARING

LOCATED ON 'CEREBRUM'
What is the sole function of the 'OCCIPITAL LOBE'?

What part of the 'BRAIN' is it located on?
VISUAL INPUT

LOCATED ON 'CEREBRUM'
What is the 'CEREBRAL CORTEX'?
'OUTER PORTION' of the 'CEREBRUM' made out of Gray Matter.
What are the 6 'various' 'FUNCTIONS' of the 'CEREBRUM'?
1. ALL 'CONSCIOUS' FUNCTIONS
2. INTERPRETATIONS OF SENSATIONS
3. UNDERSTANDING OF LANGUAGE
4. INTELLIGENCE
5. MEMORY
6. EMOTIONAL FEELINGS
The 'THALAMUS' is located 'right' next to what other part of the 'BRAIN'?
HYPOTHALAMUS
The 'THALAMUS' has 4 main functions. What are they?
1. CRUDE SENSATION OF PAIN, TEMPERATURE, TOUCH
2. PLEASANT/UNPLEASANT FEELINGS
3. COMPLEX REFLEX MOVEMENT PRODUCTION
4. IS A 'RELAY CENTER'
(RECEIVES 'ALL' SENSORY INPUT EXCEPT FOR 'SMELL'.
Which part of the 'BRAIN' is considered to be the 'RELAY CENTER'?
'THALAMUS'

*RELAY CENTER = RECEIVES 'ALL' SENSORY INPUT (EXCEPT FOR SMELL) AND RELAYS TO 'SENSORY CORTEX'
Which part of the 'BRAIN' is connected with the 'RECOGNITION OF CRUDE SENSATIONS OF PAIN, TEMPERATURE AND TOUCH'?
THALAMUS
Which part of the 'BRAIN' is connected with 'PLEASANT/UNPLEASANT FEELINGS'?
THALAMUS
Which part of the 'BRAIN' is connected with 'COMPLEX REFLEX MOVEMENT PRODUCTION'?
THALAMUS
Which part of the 'BRAIN' controls pituitary hormones'?
HYPOTHALAMUS
The 'CEREBELLUM' (*NOT CEREBRUM!) has 3 main functions. What are they?
1. CONTROL MUSCLE ACTION
2. POSTURAL REFLEXES
3. EQUILIBRIUM
What are the 6 basic functions of the 'MEDULLA OBLONGATA'?
1. CONTROLS HEART RATE
2. CONTROLS BLOOD PRESSURE
3. CONTROLS RESPIRATIONS
4. REFLEXES OF 'VOMITING'
5. COUGHING
6. HICCUPING
Which part of the 'BRAIN' is responsible for 'RESPIRATION CONTROL'?
'MEDULLA OBLONGATA'
Which part of the 'BRAIN' is responsible for 'REFLEXES IN VOMITING'?
'MEDULLA OBLONGATA'
Which part of the 'BRAIN' is responsible for 'COUGHING'?
'MEDULLA OBLONGATA'
Which part of the 'BRAIN' is responsible for 'HICCUPING'?
'MEDULLA OBLONGATA'
What is the 'FUNCTION' of the 'PONS'?
CENTER FOR 'CRANIAL NERVES'

5th, 6th, 7th and 8th 'CRANIAL NERVES'
What two parts of the 'BRAIN' are responsible/center for half of the 'CRANIAL NERVES'?

(*6 of the 12 CRANIAL NERVES)
1. PONS
2. MIDBRAIN
Which part of the 'BRAIN' is the 'CENTER FOR THE 3rd and 4th CRANIAL NERVES'?
'MIDBRAIN'
The 'BRAIN STEM' can be separated into what 3 parts?
1. MEDULLA
2. PONS
3. MIDBRAIN
The 'RETICULAR ACTIVATING CENTER' has 3 main functions. What are they?
1. OVERALL DEGREE OF ALERTNESS
2. WAKEFULNESS
3. SLEEP
Which part of the 'BRAIN STEM' is responsible for the 'OVERALL DEGREE OF ALERTNESS', 'WAKEFULNESS', and 'SLEEP'
'RETICULAR ACTIVATING CENTER'
'GENERAL ANESTHETICS' suppress 'NEURONS' in what part of the 'BRAIN'?

What is this area called?
'BRAIN STEM'

'RETICULAR ACTIVATING CENTER'
TRUE OR FALSE

'DAMAGE' OF NEURONS IN THE 'RETICULAR ACTIVATING CENTER' MAY LEAD TO A COMA.
TRUE

DAMAGE TO NEURONS IN THE 'RAC' (RETICULAR ACTIVATING CENTER) MAY LEAD TO A COMA
All of the 'CRANIAL NERVES' supply the 'HEAD' and 'NECK' except for one. What is the name of that 'CRANIAL NERVE'?

What does it supply?
'VAGUS NERVE'

SUPPLIES ORGANS IN THE 'THORACIC/ABDOMINAL CAVITIES'
Which 'NERVE' is considered to be the 'MAJOR NERVE' of the 'PARASYMPATHETIC SYSTEM'?

What percentage of 'PARASYMPATHETIC NERVES' does this nerve supply?
'VAGUS NERVE'

SUPPLIES 80% OF ALL PARASYMPATHETIC NERVES
How many pairs of 'SPINAL NERVES' are there?
31 PAIRS OF 'SPINAL NERVES'
'SPINAL NERVES' can be separated into 5 groups of nerves. What are the 5 groups?

(*In order from TOP to BOTTOM of the SPINAL CORD)
1. CERVICAL (NECK)
2. THORACIC (CHEST)
3. LUMBAR (ABDOMINAL)
4. SACRAL (PELVIC)
5. COCCYGEAL (TAILBONE)
How many 'CERVICAL SPINAL NERVES' are there?

What does it supply?
8 CERVICAL NERVES

'NECK'
How many 'THORACIC SPINAL NERVES' are there?

What does it supply?
12 THORACIC NERVES

'CHEST'
How many 'LUMBAR SPINAL NERVES' are there?

What does it supply?
5 LUMBAR NERVES

'ABDOMINAL'
How many 'SACRAL SPINAL NERVES' are there?

What does it supply?
5 SACRAL NERVES

PELVIS
How many 'COCCYGEAL SPINAL NERVES' are there?

What does it supply?
ONLY '1' COCCYGEAL NERVE

TAILBONE
What are the numbers and names of all of the 'CRANIAL NERVES'?

(*THERE ARE 12 OF THEM)
1. OLFACTORY
2. OPTIC
3. OCULOMOTOR
4. TROCHLEAR
5. TRIGEMINAL
6. ABDUCENS
7. FACIAL
8. VESTIBULOCOCHLEAR
9. GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL
10. VAGUS
11. ACCESSORY
12. HYPOGLOSSAL

(*MNEMONIC - (OL)ympic (OP)ium (OC)cupies (TRO)ubled (TRI)athletes (A)fter (F)inishing (VE)rmont (G)ambling (VA)cations (S)till (H)igh)
Which 'CRANIAL NERVES' are 'SENSORY, MOTOR or BOTH'?
1. OLFACTORY - SENSORY
2. OPTIC - SENSORY
3. OCULOMOTOR - MOTOR
4. TROCHLEAR - MOTOR
5. TRIGEMINAL - BOTH
6. ABDUCENS - MOTOR
7. FACIAL - BOTH
8. VESTIBULOCOCHLEAR - SENSORY
9. GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL - BOTH
10. VAGUS - BOTH
11. ACCESSORY - MOTOR
12. HYPOGLOSSAL - MOTOR

(*MNEMONIC - (S)mall (S)hips (M)ake (M)oney, (B)ut (M)y (B)rother (S)ays (B)ig (B)oats (M)ake (M)ore)

M=MOTOR | B=BOTH | S=SENSORY
What is the function of the 'OLFACTORY' nerve?
SMELL - MUCOSA IN NOSE

(SENSORY)
What is the function of the 'OPTIC' nerve?
SIGHT

(SENSORY)
What is the function of the 'OCULOMOTOR' nerve?
MOVEMENT OF EYEBALL

(FOCUSING/CHANGE IN PUPIL SIZE)

(MOTOR)
What is the function of the 'TROCHLEAR' nerve?
MOVEMENT OF EYEBALL

(MOTOR)
What are the 2 functions of the 'TRIGEMINAL' nerve?
1. SENSATIONS FROM FACE,TEETH AND TONGUE (SENSORY)

2. MOVEMENT OF JAW, CHEWING MUSCLES (MOTOR)

(BOTH)
What is the function of the 'ABDUCENS' nerve?
'MOVEMENT OF EYEBALL'

(MOTOR)
What are the 2 functions of the 'FACIAL' nerve?
1. TASTE BUDS AT THE FRONT OF THE TONGUE (SENSORY)

2. MOVEMENT OF FACIAL MUSCLES, SECRETION OF SALIVA/TEARS (MOTOR)

(BOTH)
What is the function of the 'VESTIBULOCOCHLEAR' nerve?
HEARING, BALANCE AND POSTURE

(SENSORY)
What are the 2 functions of the 'GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL' nerve?
1. TASTE BUDS AT THE BACK OF THE TONGUE (SENSORY)

2. SWALLOWING AND SECRETION OF SALIVA (MOTOR)

(BOTH)
What are the 2 functions of the 'VAGUS' nerve?
1. VISCERAL SENSATIONS (SENSORY)

2. VISCERAL MUSCLE MOVEMENT (MOTOR)

(BOTH)
What is the function of the 'ACCESSORY' nerve?
SWALLOWING, HEAD AND NECK MOVEMENTS

(MOTOR)
What is the function of the 'HYPOGLOSSAL' nerve?
SPEECH AND SWALLOWING

(MOTOR)
What 3 'CRANIAL NERVES' are involved with 'EYE MOVEMENT'?
(NERVES 3,4,6)

III. OCULOMOTOR
IV. TROCHLEAR
VI. ABDUCENS

(*MNEMONIC - 3,4 AND 6 MAKE MY EYES DO 'TRICKS')
What is located in the 'GRAY MATTER' in the 'SPINAL CORD'?
NEURON CELL BODIES
What is 'WHITE MATTER' composed of in a 'SPINAL CORD'?
MYELINATED AXONS
There are columns or 'FUNICULI' located in the 'SPINAL CORD' in a cross section. What are they?
1. POSTERIOR (BACK)
2. LATERAL (SIDES)
3. ANTERIOR (FRONT)
What divides the 'SPINAL CORD' cross section into the 3 sections/funiculi?
THE 'GRAY MATTER' THAT FORMS THE LETTER 'H'
What are the 2 main 'ASCENDING' nerve tracts?
1. LATERAL SPINOTHALAMIC
2. ANTERIOR SPINOTHALAMIC
(Sensory)
(*HINT - SPINE to THALAMUS = ASCENDING TRACT)
What are the 2 main 'DESCENDING' nerve tracts?
1. LATERAL CORTICOSPINAL
2. ANTERIOR CORTICOSPINAL
(Motor)
(*HINT - CEREBRUM to SPINE = DESCENDING TRACT)
What 'NERVE TRACT' conducts the following:

'SENSORY IMPULSES' for 'CRUDE TOUCH' and 'PRESSURE'?

Is it 'ASCENDING/DESCENDING'?
ANTERIOR SPINOTHALAMIC

(ASCENDING TRACT)
What 'NERVE TRACT' does the following:

'CONDUCTS PAIN' and 'TEMPERATURE IMPULSES'?

Is it 'ASCENDING/DESCENDING'?
LATERAL SPINOTHALAMIC

(ASCENDING TRACT)
What 'NERVE TRACT' does the following:

'Conducts motor impulses from the cerebrum to the spinal nerves and [OUTWARD] through 'ANTERIOR HORNS' for coordinated movements.

Is it 'ASCENDING/DESCENDING'?
ANTERIOR CORTICOSPINAL

(DESCENDING TRACT)
What 'NERVE TRACT' does the following:

'Conducts motor impulses from the cerebrum to the spinal nerves through 'ANTERIOR HORNS' for coordinated movements.

Is it 'ASCENDING/DESCENDING'?
LATERAL CORTICOSPINAL

(DESCENDING)
How does the 'REFLEX ARC' work?

(*THERE ARE 3 STEPS)
1. 'RECEPTOR' detects stimulus
2. 'SENSORY NEURON' sends nerve impuls to CNS
3. 'CENTER' within the CNS conducts impulse to the effector organ
What is a 'RECEPTOR' defined as?
PORTION OF 'DENDRITE' OR SPECIALIZED RECEPTOR CELL IN A 'SENSORY ORGAN'
What is the 'FUNCTION' of a 'RECEPTOR'?
SENSITIVE TO SPECIFIC TYPES OF 'STIMULUS'
What is a 'SENSORY (AFFERENT) NEURON' defined as?

(*3 PARTS)
1. DENDRITE
2. CELL BODY
3. AXON
What is the function of a 'SENSORY (AFFERENT) NEURON'?
TRANSMITS IMPULSE FROM RECEPTOR TO THE (CNS)

(*HINT - (A)FFERENT NEURONS (A)RRIVE TO 'BRAIN' (CNS))
What is an 'INTERNEURON' defined as?

(*3 PARTS/STAGES)
1. DENDRITE
2. CELL BODY
3. AXON OF NEURON (IN BRAIN OR SPINAL CORD)
What are the functions of an 'INTERNEURON'?

(*There are 2 of them)
1. SERVE AS 'PROCESSING CENTER'
2. CONDUCT IMPULSE FROM 'SENSORY NEURON' TO 'MOTOR NEURON'
What is a 'MOTOR (EFFECTOR) NEURON' defined as?

(*3 PARTS)
1. DENDRITE
2. CELL BODY
3. AXON
What is the function of a 'MOTOR (EFFECTOR) NEURON'?
TRANSMITS IMPULSE FROM CNS OUT TO AN 'EFFECTOR ORGAN'

(*HINT - (E)FFERENT NEURONS (E)XIT THE 'BRAIN' AND MOVE TO (E)FFECTOR ORGANS))
What is a 'EFFECTOR' defined as?
MUSCLE/GLAND OUTSIDE THE 'NERVOUS SYSTEM'
What are the functions of 'EFFECTORS'?

(*THERE ARE 2 OF THEM)
1. RESPOND TO STIMULATION BY 'MOTOR NEURON'

2. PRODUCE A 'REFLEX' OR 'PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE'
What is an 'ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM' (EEG)?
GRAPHIC RECORD OF NEURON ACTIVITY IN THE 'BRAIN'
What are the 4 kinds of 'ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAMS' (EEGs)?
1. DELTA WAVES (1-5 waves/s)
2. THETA WAVES (5-8)
3. ALPHA WAVES (8-12)
4. BETA WAVES (13-25)
Which 'BRAIN WAVES' are recorded when a person is 'AWAKE' and 'RELAXED WITH EYES CLOSED'?
ALPHA WAVES
Which waves are produced when a person is 'VISUALLY ORIENTATING' and/or 'THINKING'?
BETA WAVES
Where are 'THETA WAVES' seen more commonly?
NEWBORN INFANTS and EMOTIONAL STRESS
These type of 'BRAIN WAVES' can be observed in 'SLEEPING ADULTS'.
DELTA WAVES
'CEREBROSPINAL FLUID'?
A solution containing more sodium, and chloride ions than blood plasma.
What is a normal fluid pressure for 'CEREBROSPINAL FLUID'?
10 mm Hg
What are 'CHOROID PLEXUSES'?

What is their function?

Where are they located?
CHOROID PLEXUSES = SPECIALIZED BLOOD CAPILLARIES

INVOLVED IN THE 'PRODUCTION' OF 'CEREBROSPINAL FLUID' (CSF)

LOCATED ON THE 'ROOFS' OF THE 'VENTRICLES OF THE BRAIN'
What is the 'PATHWAY OF FLOW' for the production of 'CEREBROSPINAL FLUID' (CSF)?

(*There are 7 steps)
1. LATERAL VENTRICLES
2. INTERVENTRICULAR FORAMEN (of Monro)
3. THIRD VENTRICLE
4. CEREBRAL AQUEDUCT (of Sylvius)
5. FOURTH VENTRICLE
6. SUBARACHNOID SPACE

[*MNEMONIC - (L)ittle (I)ndians (of Monro) (T)hink (C)owboys (of Sylvius) (F)ear (S)piders & (R)ats (at the Arachnoid Villi)]
'CEREBROSPINAL FLUID' (CSF) has 2 main functions. What are they?
Cushions the brain
Allows for exchange of nutrients and wastes
What is 'HYDROCEPHALUS' defined as?
Accumulation of CSF in the ventricles. Causes the cranial bones to thin and the cerebral cortex to atrophy.
What is the definition of a 'LUMBAR PUNCTURE'?
Withdrawal of CSF from subarachnoid in the region of the lumbar vertebrae (using a syringe).
What are the 2 reasons for a 'STROKE'?

Why would a 'LUMBAR PUNCTURE' by important to perform in this case?
1. CLOT
2. BLOOD VESSEL RUPTURING CAUSING BRAIN TO HEMORRHAGE

A 'LUMBAR PUNCTURE' WILL SHOW IF 'CEREBROSPINAL FLUID' CONTAINS 'BLOOD' FROM A HEMORRHAGE. A 'CLOT' WILL NOT SHOW ANY.

DEPENDING ON 'CLOT' OR 'HEMORRHAGE' DIFFERENT MEDICATION IS GIVEN.
TRUE OR FALSE

'CEREBROSPINAL FLUID' WILL SHOW IF THERE IS AN 'INFECTION' IN THE 'BRAIN/SPINAL CORD'.
TRUE

'CEREBROSPINAL FLUID' WILL SHOW 'BACTERIA'
Noncommunicating (Hydrocephalus)
Obstruction of CSF flow.
Caused by aqueduct stenosis.
Communicating (Hydrocephalus)
Increased CSF secretion.
Secreting tumor (choroid plexus).
What are the 2 types of 'HYDROCEPHALUS'?
1. NON-COMMUNICATING
2. COMMUNICATING
What 4 things define NREM?
Occasional change in body position.
Respiration slow, deep, and regular.
Decreased H.R. and B.P.
Increased tendency for seizure disorders.
What is known as the 'DEEPEST' state of 'NON-REM' sleep?
DELTA
TRUE OR FALSE

'NON-REM' SLEEP STAGE HAS VERY 'SMALL' WAVES.
FALSE

'NON-REM' SLEEP STATE HAS VERY 'LARGE WAVES' and 'SLOW WAVES'.
What sleep state is responsible for 'OCCASIONAL CHANGES IN BODY POSITION - EVERY 20-30 MINUTES'?
NON-REM SLEEP STAGE
What sleep state is responsible for 'INCREASED TENDENCY FOR SEIZURE DISORDERS'?
NON-REM SLEEP STAGE
What sleep state is responsible for 'DECREASED H.R., B.P., CEREBRAL BLOOD BLOW AND BRAIN TEMPERATURE'?
NON-REM SLEEP STAGE
What type of 'ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM' is recorded with 'REM' SLEEP?

(*3 THINGS)
LOW VOLTAGE
HIGH FREQUENCY
RANDOM
What sleep state is responsible for there being 'DIFFICULTY IN AWAKENING THE INDIVIDUAL'?
'REM' SLEEP STAGE
What sleep state is responsible for 'PARALYZED MUSCLES (EXCEPT FOR MASTICATION MUSCLES)'?
'REM' SLEEP STAGE
What 3 'EFFECTOR TYPES' respond to 'autonomic regulation'?
1. CARDIAC MUSCLE
2. SMOOTH MUSCLE
3. VISCERAL ORGANS/GLANDS
(aka - INTERNAL ORGANS/GLANDS)
What are the 2 divisions of the 'AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM'?
1. SYMPATHETIC DIVISION (fight or flight - adrenergic)
2. PARASYMPATHETIC DIVISION (rest and digest - cholinergic)
'IMPULSES' from the 2 'AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM' divisions do what to 'activator organs'?

What is this an example of?
1. ACTIVATE 'EFFECTOR ORGANS'
2. INHIBIT 'EFFECTOR ORGANS'

'HOMEOSTASIS'
Name the neurotransmitters of

Sympathetic
Parasympathtic
SYMPATHETIC = NOREPINEPHRINE
PARASYMPATHETIC = ACETYLCHOLINE
Describe PREGANGLIONIC and POSTGANGLIONIC in the Sympathetic Division.
'SHORT' Myelinated PREGANGLIONIC FIBER
'LONG' POSTGANGLIONIC FIBER

[*HINT = (S)YMPATHETIC = (S)HORT.]
Describe PREGANGLIONIC and POSTGANGLIONIC in the Parasympathetic Division.
'LONG' Myelinated PREGANGLIONIC FIBER
'SHORT' POSTGANGLIONIC FIBER
The 'PARASYMPATHETIC DIVISION' relies on what type of 'responses'?
CHOLINERGIC RESPONSES
What 'NEUROTRANSMITTER' is always used for 'MOTOR NEURONS' and 'SKELETAL MUSCLES'?
ACETYLCHOLINE
The 'SOMATIC SYSTEM' is under what type of control?
VOLUNTARY CONTROL

(*ALWAYS USES 'ACETYLCHOLINE' FOR 'NEUROTRANSMITTERS)
The 'THORACIC' and 'LUMBAR' regions encompass what 'autonomic nervous system' division?
SYMPATHETIC
The 'CRANIAL' and 'SACRAL' regions encompass what 'autonomic nervous system' division?
PARASYMPATHETIC
What 'NERVE ORIGINS' are involved in 'SYMPATHETIC' responses?

(6 NERVES IN 2 LOCATIONS)
T1 to T12 (THORACIC)

L1 to L3 (LUMBAR)
80% of 'ALL' 'PARASYMPATHETIC' fibers (impulses) are connected to what 'NERVE'?
VAGUS NERVE
What 'NERVE ORIGINS' are involved in 'PARASYMPATHETIC' responses?

(9 NERVES IN 2 LOCATIONS)
FOUR CRANIAL NERVES (3,7,9,10)
SACRAL REGION (5 NERVES TOTAL)
ACH is the Neurotransmitter used in the ANS except where? What is used?
After the postganglionic in the Sympathetic Division.

Norepinephrine is used instead.
Norepinephrine is the neurotransmitter except for three effect organs in the sympathetic division:
1. SWEAT GLANDS
2. SMOOTH MUSCLES IN BLOOD VESSELS THAT 'GO TO 'SKELETAL MUSCLES'
3. THE ADRENAL MEDULLA
What is 'PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA'?

What does this cause to occur?
A TUMOR OF THE ADRENAL MEDULLA

'HYPERSECRETION' (EXCESS) OF NOREPINEPHRINE/EPINEPHRINE.

*THIS CAUSES BLOOD PRESSURE TO INCREASE
What is the 'SYMPATHETIC' response on 'HEART MUSCLE'?

(*2 THINGS)


What receptor is involved in this?
1. INCREASED HEART RATE
2. INCREASED FORCE

(BETA-1 RECEPTOR)
What is the 'SYMPATHETIC' response on 'BRONCHI-LUNG' (Smooth Muscles)?

(*ONLY 1)


What receptor is involved in this?
INHIBITED - BRONCHI-DILATION

(BETA-2 RECEPTOR)

(*HINT - BETA-2 = YOU HAVE '2' LUNGS)
What is the 'SYMPATHETIC' response on 'BLOOD VESSELS' (MOST BODY ARTERIOLES)?

What receptor is involved in this?
VASOCONSTRICTION

(ALPHA-1 RECEPTOR)
What is the 'SYMPATHETIC' response on 'BLOOD VESSELS' (SKELETAL MUSCLE ARTERIOLES)

(*2 THINGS)

What receptor is involved in this?
1. VASONCONSTRICTION (ALPHA-1 RECEPTOR)
2. VASODILATION (BETA-2 RECEPTOR)
What is the 'SYMPATHETIC' response on the 'PUPIL' (EYE)?

What receptor is involved in this?
INHIBITED - PUPIL DILATION

(ALPHA-1 RECEPTOR)
What is the 'SYMPATHETIC' response on 'DIGESTIVE' (SMOOTH MUSCLES)?

What receptor is involved in this?
INHIBITED

(BETA-2 RECEPTOR)
What is the 'SYMPATHETIC' response on 'DIGESTIVE' (SECRETION)?

What receptor is involved in this?
INHIBITED

(ALPHA-1 RECEPTOR)
What is the 'SYMPATHETIC' response on 'DIGESTIVE' (SPHINCTERS)?

What receptor is involved in this?
CONTRACTION

(ALPHA-1 RECEPTOR)
What is the 'SYMPATHETIC' response on 'SWEAT GLANDS'?
COPIOUS SWEATING
What is the 'SYMPATHETIC' response on 'PILOERECTOR MUSCLES'

What receptor is involved in this?
STIMULATED

(ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS)
What is the 'SYMPATHETIC' response on the 'LIVER'?
GLYCOGENOLYSIS
What is the 'PARASYMPATHETIC' response on 'HEART MUSCLE'?

(*2 THINGS)
1. SLOWER RATE
2. DECREASED FORCE
What is the 'PARASYMPATHETIC' response on 'BRONCHI-LUNGS' (SMOOTH MUSCLES)?
STIMULATED -> CONSTRICTED
What is the 'PARASYMPATHETIC' response on 'PUPIL' (EYE)?
STIMULATED -> CONSTRICTED
What is the 'PARASYMPATHETIC' response on 'DIGESTIVE' (SMOOTH MUSCLES)?
STIMULATED -> PERISTALSIS

(PERISTALSIS = MOVEMENT OF FOOD DOWN ESOPHAGUS)
What is the 'PARASYMPATHETIC' response on 'DIGESTIVE' (SECRETION)?
STIMLUATED
What is the 'PARASYMPATHETIC' response on 'DIGESTIVE' (SPHINCTERS)?
RELAXED
What are the two type of 'CHOLINERGIC RECEPTORS'?
1. NICOTINIC (at ganglion)
2. MUSCARINIC (at organ)
What 'NEUROTRANSMITTER' do 'CHOLINERGIC RECEPTORS' utilize?
ACETYLCHOLINE
What is one of the 'MAJOR' drugs used as a 'ANTI-MUSCARINIC AGENT' or 'MUSCARINIC RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST'?
ATROPINE
What is 'ATROPINE'?
AN 'ANTI-MUSCARINIC AGENT'
What are 4 examples of 'MUSCARINIC RECEPTOR STIMULANTS'?

In general, what do these do?
1. ACETYLCHOLINE
2. CARBACHOL
3. METHACHOLINE
4. BETHANECHOL

*INCREASED PARASYMPATHETIC RESPONSE
What are the 2 types of 'ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS'?
1. ALPHA RECEPTORS
2. BETA RECEPTORS
'ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS' are regulated by what 2 hormones/neurotransmitters?
CATACHOLAMINES (aka - EPINEPHRINE/NOREPINEPHRINE)
In 'ALPHA-1' 'ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS', what neurotransmitters stimulates at a 'HIGHER' degree?
NOREPINEPHRINE = STRONGER

EPINEPHRINE = WEAKER
In 'BETA-1' 'ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS', what neurotransmitters stimulates at a 'HIGHER' degree?
FUNCTION THE SAME

NOREPINEPHRINE = EPINEPHRINE
In 'BETA-2' 'ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS', what neurotransmitters stimulates at a 'HIGHER' degree?
EPINEPHRINE = STRONGER

NOREPINEPHRINE = WEAKER
Where is the 'TISSUE LOCATION' for 'ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS'?
SMOOTH MUSCLES
What is the 'EFFECT' of 'ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS' on 'SMOOTH MUSCLES'?

(*THERE ARE 5 OF THEM)
VASOCONSTRICTION

DILATION OF PUPIL
What is the 'EFFECT' of 'BETA-1 RECEPTORS' on 'CARDIAC MUSCLE'?

(*THERE ARE 5 OF THEM)
1. INCREASE HEART RATE
2. INCREASED FORCE OF CONTRACTION
Where is the 'TISSUE LOCATION' for 'BETA-1 RECEPTORS'?
CARDIAC MUSCLE
What is the 'EFFECT' of 'BETA-2 RECEPTORS' on 'SMOOTH MUSCLES'?

(*THERE ARE 4 OF THEM)
INHIBITION:
1. VASODILATION
2. UTERING RELAXATION
3. INTESTINAL RELAXATION
4. BRONCHODILATION
What is 'ISOPROTERENOL'?

What does it do?
SYNTHETIC 'CATECHOLAMINE'

STIMULATES MAINLY 'BETA-2' RECEPTORS
What is the function of 'ALPHA RECEPTOR STIMULATORS'?

What medicinal function are they used in?
VASOCONSTRICTION

USED IN 'DECONGESTANTS'
What is the function of 'ALPHA RECEPTOR 'BLOCKERS'?
USED TO 'LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE'
What are the functions of 'BETA RECEPTOR 'STIMULATORS'?

(*THERE ARE 2)
1. STIMULATE THE HEART
2. CAUSE BRONCHODILATION
What is the function of 'BETA BLOCKERS'?
USED TO 'SLOW' THE HEART
What are the 5 types of 'SENSORY RECEPTORS'?
1. MECHANORECEPTORS
2. THERMORECEPTORS
3. NOCICEPTORS
4. ELECTROMAGNETIC/PHOTORECEPTORS
5. CHEMORECEPTORS
What is the function of 'MECHANORECEPTORS'?
DETECT MECHANICAL DEFORMATION OF RECEPTOR/CELLS ADJACENT TO RECEPTOR
1. TOUCH
2. DEEP PRESSURE
3. HEARING
4. EQUILIBRIUM
5. ARTERIAL PRESSURE
What is the function of 'THERMORECEPTORS'?
DETECT CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE
(SOME DETECT COLD, OTHERS WARMTH)

MAY BE STIMULATED BY CHANGES IN 'METABOLIC RATE'
What is the function of 'NOCICEPTORS'?
'PAIN RECEPTORS' THAT DETECT DAMAGE IN TISSUES.
What is the function of 'ELECTROMAGNETIC/PHOTORECEPTORS'?
DETECT 'LIGHT' ON THE RETINA OF THE EYE
What are the functions of 'CHEMORECEPTORS'?
Taste, Smell, and Detect oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
What are the 2 terms applied to types of 'SENSORY RECEPTORS' that react to prolonged stimuli exposure?
1. TONIC
2. PHASIC
Which 'SENSORY RECEPTORS' do 'NOT' adapt at all or adapt 'SLOWLY'?
TONIC RECEPTORS

EXAMPLE = 'MUSCLE STRETCH RECEPTORS'
Which 'SENSORY RECEPTORS' adapt 'RAPIDLY' to a stimulus. In other words, they no longer respond to a maintained stimulus?
PHASIC RECEPTORS

EXAMPLE = (TOUCH RECEPTORS) eg., 'WATCH, RINGS, CLOTHING'
TRUE OR FALSE

SOME PEOPLE ARE 'UNUSUALLY' SENSITIVE OR INSENSITIVE TO PAIN.
FALSE

THERE 'IS' A UNIFORMITY OF PAIN THRESHOLD IN ALL PEOPLE.

(*HOWEVER, SOME PEOPLE MAY REACT DIFFERENTLY TO PAIN)
What is 'PAIN' defined as?
PROTECTIVE MEASURE THAT BRINGS TO THE 'CONSCIOUS' AN AWARENESS THAT:

- TISSUE DAMAGE 'IS' OCCURRING
- TISSUE DAMAGE IS 'ABOUT' TO OCCUR
What are the 3 different types of 'PAIN' that are recognized?
1. CUTANEOUS
2. DEEP PAIN
3. VISCERAL PAIN
What is 'CUTANEOUS PAIN' defined as?
CUTANEOUS PAIN:

Localized
What is 'DEEP PAIN' defined as?

(*3 THINGS)
PAIN FROM 'MUSCLES', 'TENDONS', AND 'JOINTS'.
What is 'VISCERAL PAIN' defined as?
PAIN FROM 'VISCERAL ORGANS'

POORLY LOCALIZED

DULL, ACHING
When 'CELLS' are 'DAMAGED', they release 3 chemicals that 'STIMULATE' pain neurons. What are the 3 chemicals?
1. PROSTAGLANDINS
2. BRADYKININ
3. SUBSTANCE P (neurotransmitter)
4. GLUTAMATE (neurotransmitter)
The body has 'NATURALLY OCCURRING OPIATE-LIKE CHEMICALS' that is releases. What are the 2?
1. ENDORPHINS
2. ENKEPHALINS
The Central Nervous System (CNS) contains a 'NEURONAL SYSTEM' that can suppress pain.

In what situations would the body naturally use this system? (*2 OF THEM)

What are the chemicals the body utilizes to accomplish this?
1. EXERCISE
2. STRESS
There are 2 locations where 'ENDORPHINS' and 'ENKEPHALINS' can block pain. What are the 2 locations?
1. PERIAQUEDUCTAL GRAY MATTER (SURROUNDS THE CEREBRAL AQUEDUCT)

2. RETICULAR FORMATION
What is 'CHRONIC PAIN' defined as?
PAIN THAT OCCURS IN THE 'ABSENCE' OF TISSUE INJURY
What is the cause of 'CHRONIC PAIN'?
DAMAGE WITHIN 'PAIN PATHWAYS' IN THE PERIPHERAL NERVES OR (CNS)

(*HYPERSENSITIVITY)
What is 'ABNORMAL CHRONIC PAIN' also referred to as?
NEUROPAHTIC PAIN
What drugs diminish pain by 'INHIBITING' the production and release of 'PROSTAGLANDINS'?

(*THERE ARE 3 OF THEM)
1. ASPIRIN
2. ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL)
3. IBUPROFEN (ADVIL)
Which drugs act 'DIRECTLY' on pain centers in the 'BRAIN'?
OPIATE DRUGS

1. CODEINE
2. MORPHINE
What is 'REFERRED PAIN' defined as?
Sensation of pain perceived at a site remote from its place of origin.
What are some of the 'REASONS/CAUSES' for 'REFERRED PAIN'?
EMBRYONIC ORIGIN OF THE ORGAN
What is 'EPILEPSY' defined as?
CHRONIC DISORDER FROM SUDDEN, UNCONTROLLED DISCHARGE OF ACTIVITY BY 'NEURONS' IN THE BRAIN.

(AKA - SEIZURE)
What are the 3 most common diseases of the Nervous System?
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis
Alzheimer's Disease
'EPILEPSY' can result from 8 different causes. What are they?
1. HYPERGLYCEMIA
2. FEBRILE DISORDERS
3. HEAD INJURY
4. DRUGS
5. BIRTH TRAUMA
6. STOKE
7. BRAIN TUMORS
8. METABOLIC DISORDERS
What are some of the 'NEUROLOGICAL' effects of 'ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE'?

(*THERE ARE 3 OF THEM)
GREAT LOSS OF NEURONS

PLAQUES OF 'ABNORMAL PROTEINS' DEPOSITED OUTSIDE NEURONS

TANGLED PROTEIN FILAMENTS WITH NEURONS
A DISEASE THAT PROGRESSIVELY DESTROYS THE MYELIN SHEATH IN THE CNS IS KNOWN AS:

1. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
2. TAY-SACHS DISEASE
3. CEREBRAL PALSY
4. PARAPLEGIA
1. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS)
A DISEASE IN WHICH THERE IS A LACK OF DOPAMINE IS:

1. BOTULISM
2. CEREBRAL PALSY
3. MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
4. PARKINSON'S DISEASE
4. PARKINSON'S DISEASE
THE PORTION OF THE BRAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR APPETITE IS:

1. THE THALAMUS
2. THE HYPOTHALMUS
3. THE MEDULLA
4. THE PONS
2. THE HYPOTHALAMUS
THE CRANIAL NERVE RESPONSIBLE FOR VISCERAL MUSCLE MOVEMENT IS:

1. V
2. III
3. IX
4. X
4. X
ABNORMAL ACCUMULATION OF CSF IF KNOWN AS:

1. HYDROCEPHALUS
2. SUBARACHNOIDITIS
3. CEREBRAL PALSY
4. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
1. HYDROCEPHALUS
THE DIVISION OF THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH AN UNMYELINATED POSTGANGLIONIC NEURON IS:

1. PARASYMPATHETIC
2. SYMPATHETIC
3. SOMATIC
4. 1 AND 2
4. 1 AND 2
STIMULATION OF BETA-1 RECEPTORS CAUSES WHICH RESULT?

1. INCREASED HEART RATE
2. DECREASED HEART RATE
3. SMOOTH MUSCLE RELAXATION
4. SMOOTH MUSCLE CONTRACTION
1. INCREASED HEART RATE
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS 'NOT' A MUSCARINIC RECEPTOR STIMULANT?

1. ACETYLCHOLINE
2. METHACHOLINE
3. ATROPINE
4. BETHANECHOL
3. ATROPINE
BRAIN WAVES THAT OCCUR BETWEEN ONE AND FIVE WAVE/SECOND ARE:

1. ALPHA
2. BETA
3. THETA
4. DELTA
4. DELTA