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The Brain Stem
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The Brain Stem
Midbrain, Pons,
Medulla Oblongata
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Midbrain
Corpora quadrigemina= ‘four bodies’ (2 pairs)
Superior colliculi=> nuclei that act in visual reflexes (vision).
Inferior colliculi=> nuclei that act in auditory reflexes (sound).
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The Cerebellum – superior view
Located dorsal to the pons and medulla
Consists of two cerebellar hemispheres
Folia
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Functions of CerebellumLocated dorsal to the pons and medulla
1) Controls postural reflexes: - coordinates rapid, automatic adjustments of muscles in body to maintain equilibrium.
2) Produces skilled movements:- - implements routines for fine tuned movements. Refines learned routines (e.g. driving, playing an instrument) until the action becomes routine.
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* Thick tracts connecting the cerebellum to the brain stem
* Superior, Middle and Inferior Cerebellar Peduncles
* Fibers to and from the cerebellum are ipsilateral - run to and from the same side of the body
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Pons* Contains the pontine respiratory centers.
* Contains the nuclei of cranial nerves V, VI, and VII
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The Medulla contains:Much of the reticular formationNuclei influence autonomic functions
Vital centers of the reticular formation:1) Cardiac Control Center2) Respiratory Control Center 3) Vasomotor Control Center
Also contains centers for hiccupping, sneezing, swallowing, vomiting and coughing.
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The Skull
Protection of the Brain
Cranial Meninges
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Blood-Brain Barrier
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1. Dura Mater - Composed of two layers:a) Periosteal – outer layer, attaches to bone.b) Meningeal – inner layer, closer to brain.
Cranial Meninges - 3 layer protective membrane
Two layers fused, except to enclose the dural sinuses
3. Pia Mater - delicate, follows convolutions.
2. Arachnoid Layer - ‘spider’ web like.
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Subdural space Potential space between dura and arachnoid
mater.
Cranial Meningeal Spaces Epidural space
Potential space superior to dura.
Subarachnoid spaceFilled with CSFContains the blood vessels supplying brain.
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The Sinuses
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Roles of CSF:
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
* CSF formed in the choroid plexuses in ventricles of brain
1. Cushions and insulates delicate nervous tissue.
2. Gives Buoyancy to the brain (“floats” in CSF).
3. Exchange of gases (O2 and CO2), nutrients and wastes.
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CSF Circulation
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Prevents most blood-borne toxins from entering the brain but not an absolute barrier.
Blood Brain Barrier (BBB)
Nutrients such as O2, and glucose can pass. Plus CO2, alcohol, nicotine, and anesthetics.
Dopamine? L-Dopa?
A restrictive barrier around blood vessels in the brain (created by astrocytes).
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Electroencephalogram (EEG)