1. CNS-Central Nervous System - brain and spinal cord 2. PNS Peripheral Nervous System - nerves - conduct impulses from the CNS to the receptor organs Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Regions of the Brain Cerebrum (Cerebral hemispheres) Diencephalon Brain stem Cerebellum Figure 7.12b Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings I. Cerebrum (Cerebral Hemispheres) Largest part of the brain Paired (left and right) superior part of the brain Cerebral cortex Enclose most of the other regions of the brain
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Sulcus - shallow groove ex. Central sulcus
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Fissures (deep grooves) - divide the cerebrum into lobes Less numerous ex. Longitudinal fissure Lateral fissure Transverse fissure Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Lobes of the Cerebrum Surface lobes of the cerebrum Frontal lobe - involved in planning, problem solving, decision making - controls behavior and emotions Parietal lobe - controls sensation (touch, smell and taste) Occipital lobe - controls reception and perception of visual information - perceives shapes and colors Temporal lobe - involved in olfactory and auditory sensations Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Cerebral areas involved in special senses
Gustatory area (taste) - located at the parietal lobe Visual area - located at the posterior part of the occipital lobe Auditory Area - found at the temporal lobe Olfactory Area - located at the medial temporal lobe Figure 7.13c Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Layers of the Cerebrum Gray matter Outer layer Composed mostly neurons Figure 7.13a Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Layers of the Cerebrum White matter Fiber tracts inside the gray matter -transmit impulses Example: corpus callosum connects hemispheres Figure 7.13a Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings II.Diencephalon Sits on top of the brain stem Enclosed by the cerebral hemispheres Made of Thalamus Hypothalamus Epithalamus Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings a. Thalamus Surrounds the third ventricle Transfers impulses to the correct part of the cortex for localization and interpretation Interthalamic adhesion - serves as connection bet. right and left thalamus Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Corpus callosum - fiber tract - connects the two cerebral hemispheres Septum pellucidum - bet. Corpus callosum and fornix - membranous partition - separates right and left lateral ventricles Fornix Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Inferior to the thalamus Most inferior part of diencephalon Maintains homeostasis Controls body temperature, hunger and thirst b.Hypothalamus Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
infundibulum - funnel shaped stalk - extends from the floor of the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland Pituitary gland/hypophysis - hangs from the anterior floor of the hypothalamus - produces hormones
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Mammillary body - posterior to pituitary gland - reflex center involved in olfaction (sense of smell)
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Small area superior and posterior to the thalamus Forms the roof of the 3 rd ventricle Houses the pineal gland and choroid plexus of third ventricle
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Pineal body - part of endocrine system that may influence the onset of puberty
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Choroid plexus - knots of capillaries within each ventricle -covered with ependymal cells - forms the cerebrospinal fluid Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
III. Brain Stem
About the size of a thumb in diameter 3 inches long connects the spinal cord to the brain Parts of the brain stem Midbrain Pons Medulla oblongata Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings a.Midbrain
Superior to the pons Extends from the mammillary body to the pons inferiorly Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Important Parts of Midbrain:
Corpora quadrigemina - rounded protrusions - superior and inferior colliculi - Reflex centers for vision and hearing
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Cerebral aqueduct - tiny canal that connects 3 rd ventricle to the 4 th ventricle
Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings b.Pons The bulging center part of the brain stem Inferior to the midbrain Superior to the medulla oblongata controls breathing swallowing and balance Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
c.Medulla Oblongata The lowest part of the brain stem Merges into the spinal cord Contains important control centers Heart rate control Blood pressure regulation Breathing Swallowing Vomiting Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings IV. Cerebellum Inferior to the occipital lobe 2 hemispheres Outer cortex (gray matter) Inner region of white matter (arbor vitae) Provides precise timing for skeletal muscle activity Controls balance/ equilibrium Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Meninges Dura mater
Double-layered external covering
Thickest and strongest layer Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Meninges Arachnoid layer Middle meninx Web-like
Pia mater Internal layer Delicate layer that adheres to the surface of the brain and spinal cord Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Ventricles and Location of the Cerebrospinal Fluid Figure 7.17ab Copyright 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Formed in the 4 ventricles of brain Lateral (#1 and 2) 3rd 4th ventricle Formed in choroid plexuses By filtration and secretion of blood plasma In specialized capillary networks (covered by ependymal cells) in walls of ventricles Pathway Through 4 ventricles central canal of spinal cord and within subarachnoid space Reabsorbed through arachnoid villi into blood in superior sagittal sinus Cushions brain and provides nutrients
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