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Animal Anatomy and Physiology
National Veterinary Technology Exam
140
Health Care
Undergraduate 4
04/13/2008

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Term
Anatomy
Definition
The science of the structure of the body and the relation of its parts
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Physiology
Definition
The science of how the body functions
Term
Prokaryote
Definition
-"Before Nucleus"
-Lacks a true membrane-bound nucleus i.e. bacteria
Term
Eukaryote
Definition
-"True Nucleus"
-Has membrane-bound nucleus and many membrane-bound organelles i.e. multicellular organisms
Term
Three major parts of the eukaryotic cell
Definition
-Cell membrane
-Cytoplasm
-Nucleus
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Cell Membrane Function
Definition
Separates cell from external environment
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Cell Membrane Composition
Definition
-Double phospholipid layer with interspersed proteins (fluid mosaic model), also carbohydrate chains and cholesterol
-It is semipermeable
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Cell Membrane Appendages
Definition
-Cilia for surface movement
-Flagellum for cellular movement
-Microvilli which increase surface area
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Cytoplasm Function
Definition
Encompasses everything within the cell except the nucleus
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Cytoplasm Contents (Organelles)
Definition
-Ribosomes
-Mitochondria
-Endoplasmic Reticulum
-Golgi apparatus
-Lysosomes
-Peroxisomes
-Cytoskeleton
-Centrioles
Term
Organelles
Ribosomes: Location, Composition & Function
Definition
Location: Float freely in cytoplasm or are attached to rough ER

Composition: Protein and RNA (ribosomal ribonucleic acid)

Function: Protein Synthesis
Term
Organelles
Mitochondria: Function and Composition
Definition
Function: "Powerhouse of cell"--produces ATP (through cellular respiration)

Composition: Mitochondrial DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and protein
-Double membraned--inner membrane extends into folds called cristae which increase surface area for ATP production
Term
Organelles
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Two types, Function & Structure
Definition
1. Rough ER
-Function: Transportation network for proteins
-Structure: Hollow system of flattened membranous channels with attached ribosomes

2. Smooth ER
-Function: Synthesizing cholesterol, steroid-based hormones and lipids, detoxification of drugs, breakdown of glycogen, and the transport of fats
-Structure: Hollow and without ribosomes (no protein synthesis)
Term
Organelles
Golgi apparatus (complex): Function and Structure
Definition
Function:
-Receive, package and distribute
-Modifies and packages substances received from ER and exports the from the cell or releases them into the cytoplasm
-Produces lysosomes

Structure: Stacked, saucer-shaped membranes
Term
Organelles
Lysosomes: Function and Contents
Definition
Function: Digestive enzymes digest intracellular bacteria, break-down non-functional organelles, digestion of nutrients
-Autolysis if lysosome enzymes released into cytoplasm

Contents: Digestive enzymes
Term
Organelles
Peroxisomes: Function and Contents
Definition
Function:
-Use oxygen to detoxify toxic substances (i.e. alcohol)
-Convert free radicals into hydrogen peroxide which is converted to water by catalase enzymes

Contents: Strong oxidase and catalase enzymes

Found in large amounts in the liver and kidneys
Term
Organelles
Cytoskeleton: Function and Contents
Definition
Function: Provides internal framework which forms structure and support, anchors organelles, enables movement

Contents: Microtubules, microfilaments, intermediate filaments made of proteins
Term
Organelles
Centrioles: Function and Contents
Definition
Function:
-Organize mitotic spindle
-Form base of cilia and flagella

Contents: Microtubles that form hollow tube
Term
Nucleus
Definition
-Control center of cell
-Contains DNA
-has double, semipermeable nuclear membrane or envelope
-contains 1 or more nucleoli, which manufacture ribosomal units
Term
Solute
Definition
Substance that can be dissolved
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Solvent
Definition
Substance that does the dissolving
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Solution
Definition
When solute has dissolved and is no longer distinguishable from solvent
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Intracellular
Definition
Within the cell
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Extracellular
Definition
Outside the cell
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Intercellular
Definition
Between the cells
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Passive Processes
Definition
No energy expended by the cell
Term
Types of Passive Processes
Definition
-Diffusion: Movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to area of low concentration
-Facilitated diffusion: Aid from carrier proteins
-Osmosis: Movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
-Filtration: Forced through membrane by hydrostatic pressure; small will pass, large will not
Term
Active Processes
Definition
Energy expended by cell
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Types of Active Processes
Definition
-Endocytosis: taking into the cell
-Phagocytosis: take in solids
-Pinocytosis: taking in liquids
=Receptor mediated: specialized membrane receptors bind to sumstances entering cell

-Exocytosis: expelled from the cell
-Active Transport: Molecule moves from area of low concentration to area of high concentration via carrier proteins i.e. sodium/potassium pump
Term
Hypotonic
Definition
Extracellular fluid is less concentrated than intracellular fluid
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Hypertonic
Definition
Extracellular fluid is more concentrated than intracellular fluid
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Isotonic
Definition
Concentration of extracellular and intracellular fluids are equal
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Definition of Tissue
Definition
Groups of similar cells with related functions
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Histology or Microanatomy
Definition
Study of tissues
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Types of Tissues
Definition
-Connective
-Epithelial
-Muscle
-Nervous
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Epithelial Tissue Function
Definition
Protection, secretion, excretion, filtration, absorption of nutrients, and receipt of sensory information
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Epithelial Tissue Locations
Definition
Covers body surface, lines body cavities, forms active parts of glands
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Epithelial Tissue Subtypes
Definition
-Squamous
-Cuboidal
-Columnar
-Pseudostratified columnar
-Glandular
-Transitional
Term
Squamous Epithelium Structure and Location
Definition
-Flat, thin cells
-Simple: lines blood vessels, alveoli of lungs and thoracic and abdominal cavities
-Stratified: in areas of wear: nonkeratinized tissue lines the mouth, esophagus, vagina, rectum; keratinized tissue is the epidermis
Term
Cuboidal Epithelium Structure and Location
Definition
-Cube Shaped
-Simple: important in absorption and secretion; forms active part of glands and small ducts, ovary surface and kidney tubules
-Stratified: fairly rare, lines ducts of sweat, salivary and mammary glands
Term
Columnar Epithelium Structure and Location
Definition
-Tall, rectangular-shaped
-Simple: lines digestive tract from stomach to rectum (absorption and secretion), have microvilli associated with mucus secreting cells (goblet cells)
-Simple with cilia line bronchi, uterine tubes and uterus
-Stratified: rare, mammary ducts, portions of males urethra
Term
Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
Definition
-Appears to be more than one layer but all cells touch basal membrane
-Usually ciliated and often associated with goblet cells; respiratory tract
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Transitional Epithelium
Definition
-Many resemble cuboidal and squamous depending on thickness of organ, occurs in areas where lots of distention needed i.e. urinary bladder, ureters, part of urethra
-Cuboidal when bladder empty
-Squamous when bladder full
Term
Glandular Epithelium
Definition
-Highly specialized epithelial cells with ability to secrete various products
-Endocrine: ductless and secrete hormones directly into bloodstream
-Exocrine: have ducts and secrete onto epithelial surface--numerous and classified by structure, method of secretion and type of secretion, etc.
Term
Connective Tissue Function
Definition
-Depends on tissue type
-Connects, supports, protects, insulates, transports fluids, and stores energy
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Connective Tissue Composed of 3 Elements
Definition
-Cells
-Fibers
-Matrix
Term
Connective Tissue Fiber Types
Definition
-Collagen fibers (White fibers): long, straight, very strong white fibers composed of collagen
-Elastic fibers (Yellow fibers): long, thin, branching, stretchable yellow fibers composed of elastin
-Reticular fibers: fine, collagen fibers in a complex network
Term
-blast
Definition
Immature and active cells
Term
-cyte
Definition
Mature cells
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Connective Tissue Types
Definition
-Connective tissue proper
-Specialized connective tissue
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Connective Tissue Proper Subtypes
Definition
1. Loose
-Areolar: Most widely distributed; supports organs; protects and provides flexibility for all 3 fiber types. i.e. Fibroblasts, macrophages, mast cells, white blood cells
-Adipose: Insulates, protects, cushions, reserve energy composd of fat cells (adipocytes)
-Reticular: Supportive tissue; found in spleen, liver, lymph nodes and bone marrow; network of fine reticular fibers, macrophages, and fibroblasts
2. Dense
-Regular: Tendons (bone to muscle), ligaments (bone to bone), and aponeuroses (muscle to muscle); Collagen fibers arranged in a parallel pattern and fibroblasts provide strong attachments
-Irregular: Dermis of the skin, organ capsules, joint capsules; collagen fibers arranged in an irregular pattern, elastic fibers, fibroblasts; provide strength and support to areas experiencing tension from all directions
-Elastic: Ligaments that contain more elastic fibers than collagen; nuchal ligament in horse's neck
Term
Specialized Connective Tissues
Definition
-Cartilage
-Bone (Osseous)
-Blood
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Cartilage Subtypes
Definition
-Hyaline: nose, trachea, larynx, embryonic skeleton, costal cartilage, articular cartilage. Collagen fibers and chondrocytes support with some flexibility
-Elastic: Pinna, auditory canal, epiglottis, elastic fibers. Provide shape and great flexibility
-Fibrocartilage: Intervertebral discs, pubis symphysis, disk in stifle thick collagen fibers, and chondrocytes. Provide strong support
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Bone Subtype
Definition
Compact (Dense): Bones, collagen fibers, osteocytes, and calcified matrix. Supports, protects, houses blood-producing tissue, stores calcium and other minerals
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Blood Subtype
Definition
-Spongy (Cancellous): Latticelike bone structure. Erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes, plasma
Term
3 Types of Muscle Tissue
Definition
-Skeletal
-Smooth
-Cardiac
Term
Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Definition
-Voluntary control
-Long, parallel striated fibers with multiple nuclei located at their periphery
-Attach to and move bones
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Smooth Muscle Tissue
Definition
-Involuntary control
-Spindle-like shaped, smooth cells with a centrally located nucleus
-Found in walls of hollow organs
Term
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
Definition
-Involuntary control
-Long, striated cells that are joined at points known as intercalated discs; have a single, centrally located nucleus
-Found only in the heart (myocardium)
Term
Nervous Tissue
Definition
-Specialized for conducting electrical impulses
-Major locations are brain, spinal cord and nerves
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2 Major Cell Types of Nervous Tissue
Definition
-Neurons: conduct impulses
-Neuroglial (Glial) Cells: supportingg cells and do not conduct impulses
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Membrane Definition
Definition
Made up of more than one tissue, which is usually a type of epithelial cell attached to a type of connective tissue
Term
3 Types of Membranes
Definition
-Mucous membranes
-Serous membranes
-Cutaneous membranes
Term
Mucous Membranes
Definition
-Mucosae
-Membranes that line hollow organs and connect to the exterior
-Usually stratified, squamous, or simple columnar epithelium attached to loose connective tissue known as lamina propria
-Adapted to absorb and secrete; normally secrete mucus, which lubricates both the respiratory and digestive tracts
-Color of mm is used to evaluate many conditions in the animal
Term
Serous Membranes
Definition
-Serosa
-Membranes that line body cavities but do not connect to the exterior
-Simple squamous epithelium connected to a layer of loose connective (areolar) tissue
-Secretes a thin, watery fluid which reduces friction between parietal and visceral surfaces
-Named according to their location and organ
Term
Cutaneous Membranes
Definition
-Integument or skin
-Consist of keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium attached to a layer of dense irregular connective tissue
-Provides durability, protection, and water-proofing
Term
Cranial
Definition
Toward the head
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Caudal
Definition
Toward the tail
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Dorsal
Definition
Toward the backbone
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Ventral
Definition
Away from the backbone
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Medial
Definition
Closest to the median plane
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Lateral
Definition
Farthest from the medial plane
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Proximal
Definition
The point closest to the backbone; used especially in reference to limbs
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Distal
Definition
The point farthest from the back bone; used esp. in reference to limbs
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Anterior
Definition
Toward the head; used esp. in reference to limbs
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Posterior
Definition
Toward the tail; used esp. in reference to limbs
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Palmar
Definition
Bottom of the front foot
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Plantar
Definition
Bottom of the rear foot
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Osteology
Definition
Study of bones
Term
Axial Skeleton
Definition
Bones found on the midline or attached to it (excludes limbs)
Term
Appendicular skeleton
Definition
All bones that are present in the limbs
Term
Function of Bones
Definition
-Support soft tissues of the body
-Protect vital organs
-Act as levers for muscle attachment
-Store minerals
-Produce blood cells
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Types of Bone
Definition
-Compact (dense) Bone
-Spongy (Cancellous) Bone
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Compact (Dense) Bone
Definition
-Has very few spaces, appears solid, provides strength and support -Made of haversian systems (osteons)
Term
Haversian Canals or Osteons are Composed of...
Definition
-Central haversian canal: houses blood vessels and nerves
-Canaliculi: very small canals that radiate out, connecting all lacunae to each other and to the central haversian canal
-Lamellae: concentric rings of bone
-Lacunae: small spaces that house osteocytes
Term
Spongy (Cancellous) Bone
Definition
-No haversian systems
-Has large spaces between latticelike pieces of bone known as trabeculae
-Spaces are filled with marrow
Term
Types of Bone Cells
Definition
-Osteoblast: immature bone cell that produces the bone matrix known as osteoid
-Osteocyte: mature bone cell; each cell occupies a lacunae in bone
-Osteoclast: very large multinucleated cells that are capable of dissolving bone matrix and releasing minerals which is a process known as osteolysis or resorption
Term
Classification of Bones
Definition
-Long Bones
-Short Bones
-Flat Bones
-Pneumatic bones
-Irregular Bones
-Sesamoid bones
Term
Long Bones
Definition
-Consist of a long cylindrical shaft (diaphysis), two ends (epiphyses), and a marrow cavity
-Main supporting bones of the body
-Parts: Diaphysis, Epiphysis, Articular cartilage, Periosteum, Endosteum, Medullary (marrow) cavity, Epiphyseal cartilage
Term
Diaphysis
Definition
shaft of long bone
Term
Epiphysis
Definition
proximal or distal end of the bone
Term
Articular cartilage
Definition
hyaline cartilage that covers the ends of the bones
Term
Periosteum
Definition
fibrous membrane covering outside of bones; rich in blood, nerves and lymphatic vessels
Term
Endosteum
Definition
lines the marrow cavity
Term
Medullary (marrow) Cavity
Definition
space within the bone center that contains red and yellow marrow; red is hematopoietic tissue that produces blood cells; yellow is primarily fat
Term
Epiphyseal cartilage
Definition
region between diaphysis and epiphysis where bone grows in length; often referred to as the growth plate; becomes the epithyseal line in mature animals
Term
Short Bones
Definition
-small, cube-shaped bones
-two thin layers of compact bone with spongy bone between the layers
-functions as shock absorbers
Term
Flat bones
Definition
-thin, flat bones
-two layers of compact bone with spongy bone between the layers; resembles a sandwich
-have a protective function
Term
Pneumatic bones
Definition
contain sinuses
Term
Irregular bones
Definition
-unpaired bones with complicated shapes that do not fit any other category
Term
Sesamoid bones
Definition
-short, small bones attached to tendons
-reduce friction along a joint
Term
Osteogenesis (Ossification)
Definition
-Formation of bone
-Types: Endochondral and Intramembranous
Term
Endochondral Ossification
Definition
-bones formed from cartilage bars laid down in the embryo
-majority of bones in the body are formed by this method
Term
Intramembranous Ossification
Definition
-bones formed from fibrous membranes laid down in the embryo
-most flat bones are formed by this method
-osteoblasts produce new bone and become mature osteocytes
Term
Skeletal Species Differences
Definition
-Cat has a clavicle, dog does not
-Male dogs have a nonarticulating bone (os penis) in the penis
Term
Articulations (joints)
Definition
-Formed when two or more bones are united by fibrous, elastic, or cartilaginous tissue
-Classification by function: Synarthrosis, Amphiarthrosis, Diarthrosis
-Classification by structure: Fibrous, Cartilaginous, Synovial
Term
Classification by function: Synarthrosis
Definition
immovable joint
Term
Classification by function: Amphiarthrosis
Definition
slightly movable joint
Term
Classification by function: Diarthrosis
Definition
freely moveable joint
Term
Classification by structure: Fibrous
Definition
united by fibrous tissue; no joint cavity; synarthroses
Term
Classification by structure: Cartilaginous
Definition
united by cartilage; no joint cavity; amphiarthroses
Term
Classification by structure: Synovial
Definition
-joint cavity filled with synovial fluid; synovial membrane and joint capsule; diarthroses
-majority of joints are synovial
-they are classified into several types: Ball and socket (spheroid), Arthrodial (condyloid), Trochoid (pivot); Hinge (ginglymus), Gliding, Saddle
Term
Muscular System Functions
Definition
-Produces movement of entire body or parts
-maintains posture
-produces heat
Term
Types Of Muscle
Definition
-Skeletal
-Smooth
-Cardiac
Term
Skeletal muscle
Definition
-Striated and voluntary
-cells are long, striated fibers that run parallel to each other
-cells are multinucleated with the nuclei on the periphery
-functional unit is the sarcomere
-each muscle fiber is a muscle cell consisting of many myofibrils
-myofibrils are composed of myofilaments (i.e. actin and myosin)
Term
Smooth muscle
Definition
-visceral, nonstraited, involuntary
-cells are spindle shaped with one centrally located nucleus and no striations
-two types of smooth muscle: single unit or visceral smooth muscle and multiunit smooth muscle
-single-unit smooth muscle is found in sheets and forms the walls of many hollow organs; contraction occurs in waves
-multiunit smooth muscle is found as individual fibers, and the fibers are activated by the autonomic nervous system
Term
Cardiac muscle
Definition
-myocardium
-involuntary striated cells that branch to form a network
-cells are joined by intercalated discs, which aid in conduction of nervous impulse to coordinate contraction
Term
Contraction of skeletal muscle by mechanism described in the sliding-filament theory (steps)
Definition
1. a nerve impulse travels down a motor nerve axon
2. acetylecholine is released into the synaptic cleft, transmitting the impulse to the sarcolemma
3. impulse is conducted into the T tubules and to the sarcoplasmic reticulum
4. calcium is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum
5. calcium binds to troponin, which causes a change in the conformation of tropomyosin
6. this change exposes the myosin binding sites on the actin
7. ATP is hydrolyzed, providing the energy required for contraction
8. myosin binds to actin, forming cross bridges during this active phase of muscle contraction
9. myosin continues to attach, pull, and detach, which moves the actin toward the center of the sarcomere
10. when the nerve impulse stops, calcium is actively transported back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum and muscle relaxes; energy i also required for relaxation
11. all-or-none principle states that muscle fibers either contract to their fullest or not at all
Term
Skeletal Muscle Actions
Definition
-Flexor
-Extensor
-Abductor
-Adductor
-Levator
-Depressor
-Sphincter
Term
Flexor
Definition
Usually decreases the angle of a joint
Term
Extensor
Definition
Usually increases the angle of a joint
Term
Abductor
Definition
Moves a bone away from the midline
Term
Adductor
Definition
Moves bone toward the midline
Term
Levator
Definition
Produces a dorsally directed movement
Term
Depressor
Definition
Produces a ventrally directed movement
Term
Sphincter
Definition
decreases the size of an opening
Term
Central Nervous System (CNS) Consists of:
Definition
-Brain
-Spinal Cord
Term
Parts of the Brain
Definition
-Cerebrum
-Diencephalon
-Brain stem
-Cerebellum
Term
Cerebrum
Definition
-Site of motor control, interpretation of sensory impulses, and areas of association
-Basic arrangement consists of outer gray matter, which contains neuron cell bodies, and inner white matter, which consists mainly of axons
-Surface area increased by gyri (elevations) and sulci (fissures)
Term
Diencephalon
Definition
-Region of thalamus and hypothalamus
-Thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory impulses and interprets some sensations, such as temperature and pain
-Hypothalamus regulates many homeostatic functions (e.g. body temperature, fluid balance, thirst, urine output, food intake, emotion, and behavioral patterns) and has an important connection with the endocrine system
Term
Brain Stem
Definition
-Consists of midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata
-Midbrain serves as a connecting link
-Pons contains important respiratory centers
-In the medulla oblongata, nerve fibers cross from left to right, and vice versa
-Medulla also influences respiratory rate, heart rate, vomiting, coughing and sneezing
-Throughout the brain stem is the reticular activating system (RAS), which is responsible for sleep/wake cycles
Term
Cerebellum
Definition
-Responsible for coordination and balance
Term
Spinal Cord
Definition
-Runs through the vertebral foramen
-Basic arrangement consists of outer white matter, which contains nerve fibers, and a butterfly-shaped inner region of gray matter composed of neuron cell bodies
-Contains ascending and descending nerve tracts
-Major function is to convey sensory (afferent) nerve impulses from the periphery to the brain and to conduct motor (efferent) nerve impulses from the brain to the periphery
-Brain and spinal cord are protected by bone and meninges
Term
Meninges
Definition
-Dura mater
-Arachnoid (arachnoidea) mater
-Pia mater
-Epidural space
-Subarachnoid space
Term
Dura mater
Definition
outer layer of meninges composed of dense, fibrous connective tissue
Term
Arachnoid mater
Definition
middle layer of meninges consisting of very delicate and elastic connective tissue
Term
Pia mater
Definition
transparent, delicate connective tissue that contains tiny blood vessels and adheres to the surface of the brain and spinal cord
Term
Epidural space
Definition
between bone and dura mater; contains loose connective tissue, blood vessels, and fat; injection of anesthetic agents into this region causes temporary nerve paralysis
Term
Subarachnoid space
Definition
contains cerebrospinal fluid and large blood vessels
Term
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Definition
-Colorless, watery fluid; contains protein, glucose, ions and other substances
-pH and pressure are particularly important
-Cushions and nourishes the brain
-A lumbar or CSF tap is used for CSF sampling
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