the brain
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The Brain. Objective: List, identify and give functions of the major regions of the brain. Human Brain. Remarkable abilities- about 3 lbs., texture of cold oatmeal. Human Brain. Remarkable abilities- about 3 lbs., texture of cold oatmeal 4 major areas: Cerebral hemispheres. Human Brain. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Brain
Objective: List, identify and give functions of the major regions of the brain.
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+Human Brain
Remarkable abilities- about 3 lbs., texture of cold oatmeal
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+Human Brain
Remarkable abilities- about 3 lbs., texture of cold oatmeal
4 major areas:
1. Cerebral hemispheres
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+Human Brain
Remarkable abilities- about 3 lbs., texture of cold oatmeal
4 major areas:
1. Cerebral hemispheres
2. Diencephalon (inside middle of the brain)
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+Human Brain
Remarkable abilities- about 3 lbs., texture of cold oatmeal
4 major areas:
1. Cerebral hemispheres
2. Diencephalon (inside middle of the brain)
3. Brain stem
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+Human Brain
Remarkable abilities- about 3 lbs., texture of cold oatmeal
4 major areas:
1. Cerebral hemispheres
2. Diencephalon (inside middle of the brain)
3. Brain stem
4. Cerebellum
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+Let’s Review
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+Surface has ridges and foldsRidges = gyri (plural of gyrus) = twisters
Grooves = sulci (plural of sulcus) = furrows (plowing term)
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+ 2 paired sides of the brain (right and left)
Lateral View: Cerebral Hemispheres
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+Lateral View: Cerebral Hemispheres 2 paired sides of the brain (right and left) Superior part of the brain
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+Lateral View: Cerebral Hemispheres 2 paired sides of the brain (right and left) Superior part of the brain Function: higher thought processes, conscious thought,
intellectual functions.
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+4 lobes:
1. Frontal Lobe- Intellectual processes, decision-making, problem solving, voluntary control of the skeletal muscles. Translation of thought into speech, personality. Primary motor area.
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+4 lobes:
2. Parietal – Specializes in using symbols in understanding (math), verbal articulation of thought and emotion, interpretation of textures and shapes. Primary sensory area.
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+4 lobes:
3. Occipital – Organized for vision and conscious seeing (recognition)
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+4 lobes:
4. Temporal – hearing, interpretation of auditory sounds, olfaction (smelling), language, emotional behavior.
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+Human Brain- Saggital ViewCross section of cerebrum
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+Human Brain- Saggital ViewCross section of cerebrum
Cerebral cortex
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+Human Brain- Saggital ViewCross section of cerebrum
Cerebral cortex Outermost layer (2-4mm)
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+Human Brain- Saggital ViewCross section of cerebrum
Cerebral cortex Outermost layer (2-4mm) Consists of grey matter
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+Human Brain- Saggital ViewCross section of cerebrum
Cerebral cortex Outermost layer (2-4mm) Consists of grey matter Contains cell bodies of neurons
(not myelinated)
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+Human Brain- Saggital ViewCross section of cerebrum
Cerebral cortex Outermost layer (2-4mm) Consists of grey matter Contains cell bodies of neurons
(not myelinated) Highly convoluted (goes in and
out) with fissures (deep infoldings) and sulci (less deep infoldings) – increases surface area
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+White Matter:
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+White Matter: Inner area, deep to grey
matter
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+White Matter: Inner area, deep to grey
matter Contains bundles of nerve
fibers that carry nerve impulses in and out of the cortex
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+Corpus Callosum:
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+Corpus Callosum:• Very large fiber tract that allows communication between the
right and left hemispheres of the cerebrum
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+Midbrain:
Part of the brain stem
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+Midbrain:
Part of the brain stem Contains corpora
quadrigemina (sensory nuclei)
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+Midbrain:
Part of the brain stem Contains corpora
quadrigemina (sensory nuclei)
Reflex centers involved with vision and hearing
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+Diencephalon: Interbrain
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+Diencephalon: Interbrain Sits on top of the brain stem
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+Diencephalon: Interbrain Sits on top of the brain stem Enclosed by the cerebral
hemispheres
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+Diencephalon: Contains:
1. Thalamus, a relay station for sensory information (filters sensory information coming in)
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+Diencephalon: Contains:
1. Thalamus, a relay station for sensory information (filters sensory information coming in)
2. Hypothalamus, puts out a lot of hormones. Contains centers for rage, pleasure, pain, sex. Regulates water balance, body temperature, and metabolism. Regulates pituitary gland (growth hormones, oxytocin, antidiuretic hormone), thyroid stimulating hormones
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+Diencephalon: Contains:
1. Thalamus, a relay station for sensory information (filters sensory information coming in)
2. Hypothalamus, puts out a lot of hormones. Contains centers for rage, pleasure, pain, sex. Regulates water balance, body temperature, and metabolism. Regulates pituitary gland (growth hormones, oxytocin, antidiuretic hormone), thyroid stimulating hormones
3. Epithalamus, contains pineal body, which affects body by secreting melatonin
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+Diencephalon: Contains:
1. Thalamus, a relay station for sensory information (filters sensory information coming in)
2. Hypothalamus, puts out a lot of hormones. Contains centers for rage, pleasure, pain, sex. Regulates water balance, body temperature, and metabolism. Regulates pituitary gland (growth hormones, oxytocin, antidiuretic hormone), thyroid stimulating hormones
3. Epithalamus, contains pineal body, which affects body by secreting melatonin
Pituitary gland- secretes hormones
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+Brainstem: (about the size of your thumb) Midbrain- small, superior part of the brain
stem. Contains the centers for visual reflexes
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+Brainstem: (about the size of your thumb) Midbrain- small, superior part of the brain
stem. Contains the centers for visual reflexes
Pons- means bridge, between medulla and midbrain. Important in the control of breathing
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+Brainstem: (about the size of your thumb) Midbrain- small, superior part of the brain
stem. Contains the centers for visual reflexes
Pons- means bridge, between medulla and midbrain. Important in the control of breathing
Medulla oblongata- inferior part of the brain stem. Important fiber tract area (group of nerves), especially sensory and motor pathways. Connects brain to the spinal cord. Center that regulates heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, swallowing, vomiting, sneezing, and coughing.
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+Brainstem: (about the size of your thumb) Midbrain- small, superior part of the brain stem.
Contains the centers for visual reflexes Pons- means bridge, between medulla and
midbrain. Important in the control of breathing Medulla oblongata- inferior part of the brain stem.
Important fiber tract area (group of nerves), especially sensory and motor pathways. Connects brain to the spinal cord. Center that regulates heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, swallowing, vomiting, sneezing, and coughing.
Cerebellum- large projection dorsally of occipital lobe. Outer cortex composed of grey matter (cell bodies), and inner cortex of white matter (axons leaving sensory part). Responsible for balance and equilibrium. Rapid adjustments for body tone and body adjustments.
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+Protection of the CNS
Meninges
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+Protection of the CNS
Meninges
1. Dura Mater: (hard mother)• 2 layers of connective tissue
o One is attached to the periosteum of the boneo One is the outermost covering of the brain and spinal
cord• Folds inward and forms sinuses for venous blood
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+Protection of the CNS
Meninges
1. Dura Mater: (hard mother)• 2 layers of connective tissue
o One is attached to the periosteum of the boneo One is the outermost covering of the brain and spinal
cord• Folds inward and forms sinuses for venous blood
2. Arachnoid Mater: (spider mother)• Threadlike connective tissue that attaches to the innermost
layers
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+Protection of the CNS
Meninges
1. Dura Mater: (hard mother)• 2 layers of connective tissue
o One is attached to the periosteum of the boneo One is the outermost covering of the brain and spinal
cord• Folds inward and forms sinuses for venous blood
2. Arachnoid Mater: (spider mother)• Threadlike connective tissue that attaches to the innermost
layers
3. Pia Mater: (gentle, delicate mother)• Thin layer of connective tissue that clings to the brain and
spinal cord
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+Protection of the CNS
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+Protection of the CNSCerebrospinal fluid- fluid in brain
• Watery cushion that protects the nervous tissue from blow and trauma.
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+Protection of the CNSBlood Brain Barrier
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+Protection of the CNSBlood Brain Barrier- membranes that separate the brain and blood. Keeps out bacteria, toxins, proteins and hydrophilic molecules, while allowing the diffusion of O2 and CO2, hormones, anesthesia, and active transport of glucose.
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+DiseasesMeningitis- infection of the meninges.
Can be bacterial or viral. May spread to the CNS.Can cause disruption of the brain-blood
barrier, allowing bacteria and toxins to enter the CNS.