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Fiber tracts that allow neurons within the same cerebral hemisphere to communicate are:
a. Association fibers
b. Commissures
c. Projection fibers
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Ch. 12 The Central Nervous System
Marieb, Hoehn11th EditionHuman Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780136874034
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TOC.tableOfContents
- Ch. 1 The Human Body: An Orientation24
- Ch. 2 Chemistry Comes Alive25
- Ch. 3 Cells: The Living Units21
- Ch. 4 Tissue: The Living Fabric20
- Ch. 5 The Integumentary System11
- Ch. 6 Bones and Skeletal Tissues19
- Ch. 7 The Skeleton14
- Ch. 8 Joints7
- Ch. 9 Muscles and Muscle Tissue26
- Ch. 10 The Muscular System26
- Ch. 11 Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue19
- Ch. 12 The Central Nervous System26
- Ch. 13 The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity32
- Ch. 14 The Autonomic Nervous System19
- Ch. 15 The Special Senses26
- Ch. 16 The Endocrine System23
- Ch. 17 Blood25
- Ch. 18 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart24
- Ch. 19 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels27
- Ch. 20 The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues14
- Ch. 21 The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses27
- Ch. 22 The Respiratory System21
- Ch. 23 The Digestive System31
- Ch. 24 Nutrition, Metabolism, and Energy Balance26
- Ch. 25 The Urinary System26
- Ch. 26 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance24
- Ch. 27 The Reproductive System24
- Ch. 28 Pregnancy and Human Development25
- Ch. 29 Heredity11
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Capitolo 12, Problema 10
List four ways in which the CNS is protected.
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Understand that the Central Nervous System (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord, which are vital and delicate structures requiring protection from physical damage and infection.
Identify the first protective mechanism: the bony structures. The brain is protected by the skull, and the spinal cord is protected by the vertebral column, both providing a hard, physical barrier.
Recognize the second protection: the meninges, which are three layers of connective tissue membranes (dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater) that surround and cushion the CNS.
Consider the third protection: cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), a clear fluid that circulates within the meninges and ventricles, acting as a shock absorber and providing a nutrient-rich environment.
Note the fourth protection: the blood-brain barrier, a selective permeability barrier formed by endothelial cells in CNS blood vessels that restricts harmful substances from entering the brain tissue.
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Cranial and Spinal Bones
The central nervous system (CNS) is protected by the skull and vertebral column, which provide a hard, bony shield against physical injury. The skull encases the brain, while the vertebrae surround the spinal cord, preventing direct trauma.
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Meninges
Meninges are three layers of connective tissue membranes (dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater) that envelop the brain and spinal cord. They provide cushioning, support, and a barrier against infections.
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
CSF is a clear fluid circulating within the ventricles and around the CNS, acting as a shock absorber. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, removes waste, and helps maintain a stable chemical environment.
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A professor unexpectedly blew a loud horn in his anatomy and physiology class. The students looked up, startled. The reflexive movements of their eyes were mediated by the:
a. Cerebral cortex
b. Inferior olives
c. Raphe nuclei
d. Superior colliculi
e. Nucleus gracilis
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a. What is the function of the basal nuclei?
b. Which basal nuclei form the striatum?
c. Which arches over the diencephalon?
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What constitutes the blood brain barrier?
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A number of brain structures are listed below. If an area is primarily gray matter, write a in the answer blank; if mostly white matter, respond with b.
________ (1) cerebral cortex
________ (2) corpus callosum and corona radiata
________ (3) red nucleus
________ (4) medial and lateral nuclear groups
________ (5) medial lemniscus
________ (6) cranial nerve nuclei
________ (7) spinothalamic tract
________ (8) fornix
________ (9) cingulate and precentral gyri
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A patient has suffered a cerebral hemorrhage that has caused dysfunction of the precentral gyrus of his right cerebral cortex. As a result:
a. He cannot voluntarily move his left arm or leg.
b. He feels no sensation on the left side of his body.
c. He feels no sensation on his right side.
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