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Brainstem-Spinal Cord Analogs
Which structures in the brainstem perform the same function as those in the spinal cord?
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The spinal trigeminal nucleus is analogous to ____
Definition

the substantia gelatinosa of the spinal cord (in posterior horn)

 

Both carry pain and temperature in second-order neurons

Term
The spinal trigeminal tract is analogous to ____
Definition

Lissauer's tract in the spinal cord

 

Both carry pain & temperature info in primary afferents

Term
The ventricular system is analogous to ____
Definition

the central canal of the spinal cord

 

Both are involved in the flow of CSF.

Term
The 4 parasympathetic nuclei of the brainstem (otic ganglion, ciliary ganglion, pterygopalatine ganglion, submandibular ganglion) are analogous to ________
Definition

the sacral parasympathetics of the spinal cord.

(S2-S4; to bladder, repro structures, rectum)

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The somatic motor nuclei of the brainstem are analogous to ____
Definition

ventral horn motor neurons of the spinal cord.

 

Both innervate skeletal muscle.

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The trigeminal main sensory nucleus of the brainstem is analogous to ______
Definition

posterior column nuclei of the spinal cord.

 

Both contain second-order neurons for touch & proprioception.

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The mesencephalic nucleus of the brainstem is analogous to _________
Definition

dorsal root ganglion cells of the spinal cord.

 

Both contain cell bodies of primary afferents.

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