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The Brain Symphony of Science
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2&v=JB7jSFeVz1U !!
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The Brain Symphony of Science
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2&v=JB7jSFeVz1U !!!
Jill Bolte Taylor - My Stroke of Insight http://mystrokeofinsight.com
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Chapter 8 The Nervous System
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Introduction1. Two systems control all cells of the body:
a. Nervous System (Chap. 8) − Rapid by nerve impulses
b. Endocrine System (Chap. 10) − Slower by chemicals secreted by ductless glands into the
bloodstream
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Introduction1. Two systems control all cells of the body:
a. Nervous System (Chap. 8) − Rapid by nerve impulses
b. Endocrine System (Chap. 10) − Slower by chemicals secreted by ductless glands into the
bloodstream 2. Communicate to increase or decrease activities as
needed for survival
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Introduction1. Two systems control all cells of the body:
a. Nervous System (Chap. 8) − Rapid by nerve impulses
b. Endocrine System (Chap. 10) − Slower by chemicals secreted by ductless glands into the
bloodstream 2. Communicate to increase or decrease activities as
needed for survival 3. Homeostasis – balanced and controlled internal
environment
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ORGANS AND DIVISIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
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ORGANS AND DIVISIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
1. Central nervous system (CNS) − brain and spinal cord
2. Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
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ORGANS AND DIVISIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
1. Central nervous system (CNS) − brain and spinal cord
2. Peripheral nervous system (PNS) A.All nerves of the body (motor and sensory) B.Motor neurons divided into two branches
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Before we go further…. draw what I draw onto dry erase boards (deb)
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ORGANS AND DIVISIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
1. Central nervous system (CNS) − brain and spinal cord
2. Peripheral nervous system (PNS) A.All nerves of the body (motor and sensory) B.Motor neurons divided into two branches
a. Somatic nervous system – regulates voluntary muscle movement
b. Autonomic nervous system (ANS) - Regulates automatic or involuntary functions (HR, BP, Digestion)
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ORGANS AND DIVISIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
1. Central nervous system (CNS) − brain and spinal cord
2. Peripheral nervous system (PNS) A. All nerves of the body (motor and sensory) B.Motor neurons divided into two branches
a. Somatic nervous system – regulates voluntary muscle movement
b. Autonomic nervous system (ANS) - Regulates automatic or involuntary functions (HR, BP, Digestion)
• Sympathetic - “fight or flight” • Parasympathetic - “rest or digest”
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMTwo types of cells found in nervous system
A. Neurons – conduct impulses B. Glia – support neurons
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMA. Neurons
1. Consist of three main parts — dendrites; cell body of neuron; axon
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMA. Neurons
1. Consist of three main parts — dendrites; cell body of neuron; axon a. Cell body – main part with
nucleus
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMA. Neurons
1. Consist of three main parts — dendrites; cell body of neuron; axon a. Cell body – main part with
nucleus b. Dendrites—branching
projections that conduct impulses to cell body of neuron
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMA. Neurons
1. Consist of three main parts — dendrites; cell body of neuron; axon a. Cell body – main part with
nucleus b. Dendrites—branching
projections that conduct impulses to cell body of neuron
c. Axon—elongated projection that conducts impulses away from cell body of neuron
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMA. Neurons
2. Additional structures— a.Myelin – segmented white wrapping material
around axon
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMA. Neurons
2. Additional structures— a.Myelin – segmented white wrapping material
around axon b.Schwann cells —individual wrap of myelin
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMA. Neurons
2. Additional structures— a.Myelin – segmented white wrapping material
around axon b.Schwann cells —individual wrap of myelin c.Nodes of Ranveir (rahn-vee-AY)—indentations between Schwann cells
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMA. Neurons
2. Additional structures— d. Neurilemma – outer membrane of a
Schwann cell
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMA. Neurons
2. Additional structures— d. Neurilemma – outer membrane of a
Schwann cell • Play an important role in the
regenration of cut or injured axons.
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMA. Neurons
2. Additional structures— d. Neurilemma – outer membrane of a
Schwann cell • Play an important role in the
regenration of cut or injured axons.
• Brain and spinal cord have no neurilemma
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMA. Neurons
2. Additional structures— d. Neurilemma – outer membrane of a
Schwann cell • Play an important role in the
regenration of cut or injured axons.
• Brain and spinal cord have no neurilemma
• Myelinated fibers – axons with Schwann cells; increases speed
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMA. Neurons
3. Neurons classified according to function (direction they send impulses)
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMA. Neurons
3. Neurons classified according to function (direction they send impulses) a.Sensory (afferent) neurons — conduct impulses to the spinal cord and brain
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMA. Neurons
3. Neurons classified according to function (direction they send impulses) a.Sensory (afferent) neurons — conduct impulses to the spinal cord and brain
b.Motor (efferent) neurons — conduct impulses away from brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMA. Neurons
3. Neurons classified according to function (direction they send impulses) a.Sensory (afferent) neurons — conduct impulses to the spinal cord and brain
b.Motor (efferent) neurons — conduct impulses away from brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands
c.Interneurons — conduct impulses from sensory neurons to motor neurons or among a network of interneurons; also known as central or connecting neurons
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
B. Glia (neuroglia) 1. Support cells, bringing the cells of nervous tissue
together structurally and functionally
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
C. Glia (neuroglia) 1. Support cells, bringing the cells of nervous tissue
together structurally and functionally 2. Glioma- most common types of brain tumors
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C. Glia (neuroglia) 3. Three main types of glial cells of the CNS
a. Astrocytes —star-shaped cells that anchor small blood vessels to neurons ! Blood-brain barrier – a two-layer structure that protects brain
tissue from harmful chemicals in blood
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C. Glia (neuroglia) 3. Three main types of glial cells of the CNS
b. Microglia —small cells that move in inflamed brain tissue carrying on phagocytosis
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C. Glia (neuroglia) 3. Three main types of glial cells of the CNS
c. Oligodendrocytes —form myelin sheaths on axons in the CNS
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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
C. Glia (neuroglia) 3. Three main types of glial cells of the CNS
c. Oligodendrocytes —form myelin sheaths on axons in the CNS ! Schwann cells form myelin sheaths on axons of the PNS
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C. Glia (neuroglia) 3. Three main types of glial cells of the CNS
c. Oligodendrocytes —form myelin sheaths on axons in the CNS ! Schwann cells form myelin sheaths on axons of the PNS
FYI - Oligodendrocytes can form myelin sheath around several axons; Schwann cells can only wrap entirely around one axon.