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Central Nervous System Anatomy Review for Dentistry, Study notes of Anatomy

Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU)Anatomy

A concise overview of the central nervous system (cns), focusing on its structure and functions. It covers the major control systems of the body, the divisions of the nervous system, and the types of cells involved. Key areas such as the brain, spinal cord, and their respective components are detailed, including the cerebrum, diencephalon, midbrain, and hindbrain. The document also touches on ventricles, cerebrospinal fluid, meninges, and blood supply to the brain. It includes flashcard-style questions and answers to reinforce learning, making it a useful study aid for understanding the basics of neuroanatomy. This material is particularly relevant for students in dentistry and other health-related fields, offering a structured approach to grasping the complexities of the cns. Designed to facilitate quick review and comprehension of essential concepts in neuroanatomy, aiding in exam preparation and foundational knowledge building.

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GENERAL ANATOMY-1 Reviewer
Central Nervous System
For Dentistry
2 Major Control Systems of the Body:
1. Nervous system
2. Endocrine system
Nervous System (NS):
• Group of tissues with specialized cells capable of excitability and conductivity.
Functions of the NS:
1. Sensory input: gathers information via receptors to monitor internal and external changes.
2. Integration: processes and interprets sensory input and decides the response.
3. Motor output: activates effector organs to respond.
Other functions of the CNS:
• Maintaining homeostasis
• Controlling muscles and glands
• Establishing and maintaining mental activity
Divisions of Nervous System:
I. Morphological divisions
A. Central nervous system (CNS)
1. Brain
2. Spinal cord
B. Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
1. Cranial nerves (12 pairs)
2. Spinal nerves (31 pairs)
3. Autonomic nervous system (ANS)
Functional subdivisions of motor divisions:
• Somatic efferent: innervates skeletal muscles and skin.
• Visceral efferent: innervates cardiac and smooth muscles and glands (ANS).
Types of Cells in the NS:
1. Neurons - basic conducting units
o Cell body (perikaryon) with nucleus
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GENERAL ANATOMY- 1 Reviewer Central Nervous System For Dentistry 2 Major Control Systems of the Body:

  1. Nervous system
  2. Endocrine system Nervous System (NS):
  • Group of tissues with specialized cells capable of excitability and conductivity. Functions of the NS:
  1. Sensory input: gathers information via receptors to monitor internal and external changes.
  2. Integration: processes and interprets sensory input and decides the response.
  3. Motor output: activates effector organs to respond. Other functions of the CNS:
  • Maintaining homeostasis
  • Controlling muscles and glands
  • Establishing and maintaining mental activity Divisions of Nervous System: I. Morphological divisions A. Central nervous system (CNS)
  1. Brain
  2. Spinal cord B. Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
  3. Cranial nerves (12 pairs)
  4. Spinal nerves (31 pairs)
  5. Autonomic nervous system (ANS) Functional subdivisions of motor divisions:
  • Somatic efferent: innervates skeletal muscles and skin.
  • Visceral efferent: innervates cardiac and smooth muscles and glands (ANS). Types of Cells in the NS:
  1. Neurons - basic conducting units o Cell body (perikaryon) with nucleus

o Processes: a. Dendrites: short, branched, carry impulses toward cell body. b. Axon: single, elongated, carries impulses away from cell body.

  1. Neuroglia - supporting cells with various functions: o Formation of blood-brain barrier (astrocytes) o Phagocytosis (microglia) o Production of cerebrospinal fluid (ependymal cells) o Formation of myelin sheaths (oligodendrocytes) Synapse:
  • Connection point between neurons, where neurotransmitters (epinephrine, norepinephrine, acetylcholine) transmit impulses. Nerve Impulse:
  • Resting neuron membrane has positive charge inside and negative outside.
  • Stimulus causes reversal of charges (action potential) spreading the impulse. Myelin Sheath:
  • Insulates axons in CNS and PNS.
  • Thicker myelin = faster impulse conduction.
  • Impulse jumps node to node (saltatory conduction). Central Nervous System (CNS):
  • Composed of brain and spinal cord.
  • Integrates sensory input and dictates motor output.
  • Has gray matter (nerve cell bodies) and white matter (myelinated fibers). Brain:
  • Largest mass of nervous tissue (~1500 g).
  • Embryological divisions:
  1. Prosencephalon (forebrain): telencephalon (cerebrum), diencephalon (thalamus, hypothalamus).
  2. Mesencephalon (midbrain).
  3. Rhombencephalon (hindbrain): metencephalon (cerebellum, pons), myelencephalon (medulla oblongata). Cerebrum:
  • 78% of brain weight.
  • Surface gray matter: cerebral cortex with gyri and sulci.
  • Major fissures: longitudinal, lateral Sylvian, central sulcus, parieto-occipital, calcarine.

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Q: What are the two major control systems of the body? A: Nervous system and endocrine system. Q: What are the three main functions of the nervous system? A: Sensory input, integration, motor output. Q: Name the two main types of cells in the nervous system. A: Neurons and neuroglia. Q: What is the function of oligodendrocytes? A: Form myelin sheaths in the CNS. Q: Where are neurotransmitters released in a synapse? A: From axonal endings to transmit impulses to dendrites of the next neuron. Q: What is saltatory conduction? A: The jumping of nerve impulses from node to node along the myelin sheath. Q: What are the embryological divisions of the brain? A: Prosencephalon, mesencephalon, rhombencephalon. Q: What is the role of the thalamus? A: Relay station for sensory impulses (except smell) to the cerebral cortex. Q: Which brain area controls balance and coordination? A: Cerebellum. Q: Name the three layers of meninges. A: Dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater. Q: How does the nervous system maintain homeostasis? A: By integrating sensory inputs and controlling muscles and glands to respond appropriately. Q: Describe the structure of a neuron. A: A cell body with nucleus, dendrites that receive impulses, and a single axon that transmits impulses. Q: How do astrocytes contribute to brain protection? A: They help form the blood-brain barrier regulating the brain’s environment. Q: What is the significance of the cerebral cortex’s convolutions? A: They increase surface area for higher brain functions like memory and reasoning.

Q: Explain the function of the hypothalamus in the nervous system. A: Controls autonomic functions, endocrine activity, body temperature, hunger, thirst, and emotional responses. Q: What happens at the medulla oblongata? A: It regulates vital reflexes like heartbeat, breathing, swallowing, and vomiting. Q: How does the spinal cord connect to the rest of the nervous system? A: It links the brain with peripheral nerves and controls reflexes and limb innervation. Q: Why is continuous blood flow critical for brain function? A: Because brain cells rely almost entirely on glucose and cannot store energy, so interruption causes damage quickly.