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Neuroanatomy and Physiology Flashcards

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  1. What are the major divisions of the nervous system?

    Answer: Central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system

    The CNS processes information centrally while the PNS connects it to the rest of the body.

  2. What is the function of the cerebral cortex?

    Answer: Higher-level functions including thought, reasoning, memory, sensation, and voluntary movement

    The cerebral cortex is responsible for conscious thought and voluntary actions.

  3. What are the cranial nerves?

    Answer: Twelve pairs of nerves emerging directly from the brain, each with specific sensory or motor functions

    The 12 cranial nerve pairs control functions from smell and vision to facial expression and swallowing.

  4. What is the blood-brain barrier?

    Answer: A selective permeability barrier protecting the brain from harmful substances in the blood

    The BBB allows essential nutrients through while blocking potentially harmful substances.

  5. What is a dermatome?

    Answer: An area of skin supplied by a single spinal nerve root

    Dermatome mapping helps clinicians identify which spinal nerve root level is affected based on sensory loss patterns.

  6. What is the autonomic nervous system?

    Answer: The division controlling involuntary functions like heart rate, digestion, and breathing

    The ANS operates automatically, controlling vital functions without conscious thought.

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