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Chapter 6: The Nervous System. Lesson 6.1. Overview of the Nervous System. Agenda & Key Points. organization of the nervous system two major divisions the efferent nerves-subdivisions nervous tissues Neuroglia-support and protection Neurons-transmitting information (nerve impulses).
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Chapter 6: The Nervous System Lesson 6.1 Overview of the Nervous System
Agenda & Key Points • organization of the nervous system • two major divisions • the efferent nerves-subdivisions • nervous tissues • Neuroglia-support and protection • Neurons-transmitting information (nerve impulses)
Organization of the Nervous System • two major divisions • central nervous system (CNS) • peripheral nervous system (PNS) • Autonomic-(Cardiac & Smooth) • Parasympathetic-routine involuntary • Sympathetic-high alert • Somatic- (Skeletal) • sensory receptors ( special nerves- pressure, pain and temp) • afferent (sensory) nerves- From PNS to CNS • efferent (motor) nerves- From CNS to PNS
The Efferent Nerves (Motor Nerves) • somatic nervous system • Voluntary • skeletal • autonomic nervous system • Involuntary • Smooth and cardiac • Sympathetic -6.4 (fight or flight) • Parasympathetic -6.4 ( rest and digest)
Nervous Tissues • neuroglia • also known as glial cells • support the neurons • protect the neurons • Types: • Astrocytes- between neurons and capillaries ½ of all glials • Microglia- disposals • Ependymal cells- line, cover and protect cavities • Oligodendrocytes- produce myelin in CNS • Schwann cells- produce myelin in PNS • Satellite Cells- cushion and support
Nervous Tissues • Neurons-transmit nerve impulses • Neuron Anatomy • Cell body-nucleus and mitochondria • Axon-sends info away from cell body • Dendrites-collect and transport stimuli • Myelin sheath-fatty insulation to increase rate on impulse transmission ( white vs gray matter) • Neurilemma-external covering of schwanncells • Nodes of ranvier-uninsulated gap between schwann cell • Synapse-gap between axon terminals and muscles or other neurons (neuromuscular junction if muscles)
Neuron Types by Function • sensory neurons • send impulses toward CNS • motor neurons • send impulses away from CNS • interneurons • bridges between neurons
Neuron Structures • bipolar • one axon and one dendrite • (eyes and nose) • unipolar • one axon • PNS • multipolar • one axon and many dendrites • CNS, Motor and interneurons
Review and Assessment Match these words with 1–4 below: sympathetic nervous system, myelin, synapse, axon. 1. high alert 2. transmits impulses away from cell body 3. fatty insulating material 4. gap between neurons
Chapter 6: The Nervous System Lesson 6.2 Transmission of Nerve Impulses
Agenda and Key Points • Neurons are irritable too! • action potentials • change in cell membrane charge • impulse transmission • charge change travels along axon • reflexes • response to stimulus
Action Potentials • Conductivity-ability to transmit nerve impulses • Polarized-difference in charge inside the cell (negative), Sodium outside, Potassium inside • Depolarized-(positive), flood of sodium ions inside • Nerveimpulse-wave of depolarization (action potential) all or none • Repolarized-return to original state • RefractoryPeriod-between impulse and repolarization (fatigue). Can’t respond
Impulse Transmission • Speed of transmission: 1-119 m/s • Myelin sheath- any impulse>1m/s • Diameter of axon • Body temperature- warmer=faster • Saltatoryconduction-jump overs • Faster transmission • Nodes of Ranvier (myelin) • transmission at synapses • gap junctions • neurotransmitter • excitatory effect-acetylcholine • inhibitory effect-endorphins
Reflexes • somatic • stimulate skeletal muscles, voluntary • autonomic • stimulate involuntary muscles, cardiac/smooth
Chapter 6: The Nervous System Lesson 6.3 Functional Anatomy of the Central Nervous System
Agenda and Key points • Brain (2.25-3.25 lb, 100 billion neurons) • Cerebrum • 2 hemispheres • diencephalon • brain stem • cerebellum • meninges • blood-brain barrier
Cerebrum • cerebral cortex- outer surface=gray matter, inner= white matter • Convolutions= wrinkles • Gyrus- raises • Sulcus- grooves • Fissure- deep grooves • lobes • Frontal- • broca’s area (L) • primary motor cortex- coordination • parietal • primary somatic sensory cortex-sensory info • Occipital • vision • Temporal • Speech, hearing, vision, memory and emotion
Diencephalon • Thalamus • Relay station • Sleep and awake • Hypothalamus • Pearl sized • Metabolism, heart rate, bp, pain and pleasure • epithalamus • Pineal gland and sleep hormones
Brain Stem • Midbrain – most superior part of brain stem • Sensory and motor impulses • Vision, hearing, motor, temperature, sleep cycle • Pons- middle of brain stem • Breathing regulation • medulla oblongata- most inferior • Heart rate, blood pressure, breathing • Reflexes for cough, sneeze and vomiting • As long as the brain stem is functional, the body will live (with hydration and nutrition)
The Brain • Cerebellum • Below occipital lobe • Balance and coordination, body position • blood-brain barrier • Lots of blood flow (20-25% at any given time) • Capillaries are impermeable to many substances • Water, glucose and amino acids can pass • So can alcohol, nicotine and anesthetics • Meninges- protective membranes • duramater • Tough, double layered. Inner layer extends to spinal cord • arachnoid mater • Web-like • Underneath is CSF • pia mater • Delicate. Attaches directly to brain
Chapter 6: The Nervous System Lesson 6.4 Functional Anatomy of the Peripheral Nervous System
Functional Anatomy of the Peripheral Nervous System • nerve structure • cranial nerves • spinal nerves and nerve plexuses • autonomic nervous system
Nerve Structure • endoneurium • covers axons • perineurium • bundles fascicles • epineurium • wraps nerves
Spinal Nerves and Nerve Plexuses • 31 pairs • dorsal root • ventral root • dorsal ramus • ventral ramus • plexuses
Autonomic Nervous System • preganglionic and postganglionic neurons • sympathetic nerves • fight-or-flight action • parasympathetic nerves • resting or digesting action
Review and Assessment Match these words with 1–4 below: efferent, ganglion, optic, perineurium. 1. wraps fascicles 2. motor 3. a cranial nerve 4. enlarged junction
Chapter 6: The Nervous System Lesson 6.5 Injuries and Disorders of the Nervous System
Injuries to the Brain and Spinal Cord • traumatic brain injury • cerebral palsy • spinal cord injury
Traumatic Brain Injury • violent impact to head • mild • moderate • severe
Cerebral Palsy • damage to brain • before birth • during birth • during infancy • motor function impairment
Spinal Cord Injuries • C1–C3: usually fatal • C1–C4: quadriplegia • C5–C7: paralysis of lower extremities • T1–L5: paraplegia Corepics/Shutterstock.com
Common Diseases and Disorders of the CNS • meningitis • multiple sclerosis • epilepsy • Parkinson’s disease • dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Review and Assessment Match these words with 1–4 below: quadriplegia, multiple sclerosis, dementia, cerebral palsy. 1. inflammation destroys myelin sheath 2. loss of memory and thinking 3. loss of function below the neck 4. may begin before birth