chapters 13 & 14 the central nervous system: the brain and spinal cord
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Chapters 13 & 14
The Central Nervous System:
The Brain and Spinal Cord
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BRAIN
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The Brain
• 100 billion neurons
• 1.6 kg in males/1.45 kg in females(size is not representative of intelligence, only overall average body size)
• Complexity dictates processing power
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Major Subdivisions of the Brain
1. Cerebrum
2. Cerebellum
3. Diencephalon– thalamus
– hypothalamus
4. Brain stem– midbrain
– pons
– medulla oblongata Fig. 14-2No functional area of the brain works alone
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1. Cerebrum~ 80% of the brain’s mass; the
thinking center
2 cerebral hemispheres contain 4 distinct lobes:
• Frontal – motor cortex • Parietal – sensory cortex • Occipital – visual cortex • Temporal – auditory &
olfactory cortexFig. 14-8
Each hemisphere primarily controls the opposite side of the body
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2. Cerebellum
• Coordination of movement
• Balance and posture
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3. Diencephalon (INTERBRAIN)Thalamus - receives
sensory inputs and determines which of these signals to forward to the cerebral cortex
Hypothalamus - regulates the pituitary gland, body T, food intake, emotion, sleep-wake cycle and memory; controls autonomic functions (heart rate, respiration, blood pressure)
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Limbic System
• The “emotional” center, important for perception of pleasure and pain & functions in memory formation
• Includes hypothalamus, hippocampus (long-term memory formation), amygdala (processing of emotions)
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4. Brainstemlowest part of the brain where it connects to the
spinal cord
Midbrain – processing of visual & auditory data
Pons – contains respiratory center
Medulla oblongata – relays sensory info to thalamus & other parts of brainstem; controls cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive activities
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Protection of the Brain
Several different mechanisms:• Skull & scalp hair • Meninges (connective tissue membranes wrapping
the CNS)• Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cushions and nourishes
the brain• Blood-brain barrier - separation of the CNS from
general circulation; composed of the least permeable capillaries; helps to maintain homeostasis in the brain
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SPINAL CORD
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Spinal Cord
• Connects the brain & PNS• Located within the
vertebral column • From brain stem through
foramen magnum to second lumbar vertebra (L2), ends as “horse tail”- cauda equina