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Chapter 11 Key Terms 1 CerebrumSclera CorneaPineal Gland HypothalamusStapes IrisLens Corpus CallosumRetina Occipital LobeOlfactory Sense CerebellumPituitary Gland Medulla OblongataCerumen
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY CHAPTER 11: NERVOUS SYSTEM BRAIN, CRANIAL NERVES, AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM, SPECIAL SENSES 2
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Processing Words and Letters 14
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Processing Words and Letters Aocdcrnig to rseecrah at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mttaer in waht oderr the lterets in a wrod are, the olny irpoamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rhgit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whoutit a pboerlm. Tihs is bucseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey ltteer by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. 15
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The Brain Divided into 4 main parts Brainstem Diencephalon Cerebrum Cerebellum 16
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The Brain On average weighs about 3 lbs Protection: Cranial bones Meninges Cerebrospinal fluid Acts as shock absorber and circulates nutrients 17
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The Brainstem Connects brain to spinal cord Very delicate Medulla Oblongata Contains all tracts going in and out of the brain Controls 3 major reflex centers: Vasomotor Center: regulates diameter of blood vessels Cardiac Center: regulates force of contraction and rate of heartbeat Medullary Rhythmicity: adjusts basic rhythm of breathing 18
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The Brainstem Pons “Bridge” between spinal cord and brain Controls chewing, breathing, taste Midbrain Also called Mesencephalon Controls eyes and head movement in response to visual stimulus Controls head and trunk movement in response to auditory 19
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Diencephalon 20 Above the midbrain and between the two cerebral hemispheres Contains the thalamus and hypothalamus Thalamus Relay station for sensory impulses Interpretation of pain and temp Hypothalamus Controls many homeostatic functions and ANS Controls normal sleep-wake cycles
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Cerebrum Bulk of the brain Surface is called cerebral cortex Made up of gray matter White matter is found below the cortex Longitudinal fissure Gyri: folds on surface of hemispheres Sulci: grooves between folds Corpus Callossum: connects 2 hemispheres 21
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Cerebrum Frontal Controls voluntary muscle functions, moods, aggression, smell Parietal Evaluates touch, pain, balance, taste, temp Temporal Evaluates hearing and smell, memory, abstract thoughts, judgment decisions Occipital Receives and interprets visual input 22
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23 Frontal Temporal Parietal Occipital
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Cerebellum Also divided into two hemispheres connected by vermis Functions Takes sensory information about position of body parts to maintain posture and balance Coordination of muscular movements Maintains body posture Keeps body balanced 24
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Autonomic Nervous System Functions without conscious effort (involuntary) Regulates functions of internal organs and regulates homeostasis (heartbeat, blood pressure, breathing, temp) 2 parts Sympathetic: prepares body for stressful situation Parasympathetic: normal, non-stressful functions 25
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Cranial Nerves 12 pairs of cranial nerves, 10 originate out of brain stem Named according to two methods: Function Roman numerals indicating order in which they arise from brain Olfactory Nerve (I) – only sensory, smell Optic Nerve (II) – only sensory, sight Oculomotor Nerve (III) – controls movement of eye and eyelid Trochlear Nerve (IV) – controls eye movement (only 1 muscle) 26
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Cranial Nerves Trigeminal Nerve (V) – largest cranial nerve Controls chewing and delivers sensory impulses from teeth and face Abducens Nerve (VI) – controls movement of eyeball (1 muscle) Facial Nerve (VII) – facial expression muscles, taste sensation Vestibulocochlear Nerve (VIII) – equilibrium and hearing Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX) – swallowing and taste 27
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Cranial Nerves Vagus Nerve (X) – controls viscera in thorax and abdomen Controls movements of pharynx, larynx, palate Sensory from larynx, viscera, ear Accessory Nerve (XI) – swallowing and head movements Hypoglossal Nerve (XII) – speech and swallowing See table 11-1 on page 258 28
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Special Senses 5 senses Taste Smell Sight: interaction of light and receptors Hearing Balance 29 Chemicals interact with receptors Mechanical factors interact with sensory in the ear
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Sense of Smell Known as the olfactory sense Chemicals enter nasal cavity and dissolve in mucous epithelial lining of superior nasal conchae Olfactory neurons in lining and are in contact with the olfactory receptor sites Receptors transmit smell to olfactory bulb which transmits impulse to brain for interpretation Over time, receptors adapt so smell is not as strong 30
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Sense of Taste Papillae: raised bumps on tongue that contain taste buds Taste buds are made of taste cells which are the receptor sites for taste Process: Saliva dissolves compound to be tasted Hairs on taste cell absorb mixture Taste cells bond chemicals to receptor sites Cranial nerves VIII, IX, and X take sensations to the brain 31
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Sense of Taste Taste Sensations All taste buds taste all sensations; some react more strongly Sweet: very tip of tongue Salty: side of tongue very close to the tip Sour: side of tongue near the back Bitter: back of tongue Taste sensations are influenced by olfactory sensations 32
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Sense of Sight 3 layers of the eye Sclera: white, outermost layer of the eye Cornea: transparent portion of sclera that lets light enter the eye Choroid: 2 nd layer, contains blood vessels, absorbs light Retina: innermost layer, contains rods and cones Cones see 3 colors: blue, red, green 33
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Sense of Sight Ciliary Body: smooth muscle that holds the lens in place Lens: changes shape to focus light as it enters eye Iris: colored part of eye Dilates and constricts pupil Pupil: opening that allows light to enter the eye 35
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Sense of Sight Aqueous humor: bends light, source of nutrients for inner surface of eye, maintains ocular pressure Produced by ciliary body Vitreous Humor: maintains ocular pressure, refracts light, holds lens and retina in place 36
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Sense of Sight Optic Nerve: rods and cones connect to other neurons which come together here Takes info from eye to brain Optic Disk: blind spot, area where all nerve fibers meet and leave the eye Fovea Centralis: depression on macula lutea that produces sharp vision 37
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Sense of Hearing and Equilibrium Structure of the ear Outer and middle ear are involved in hearing Inner ear is involved with hearing and balance External Ear Auricle: flexible, visible part of ear External Auditory Meatus: ear canal Tympanic Membrane: ear drum 39
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Sense of Hearing and Equilibrium External Ear Ceruminous glands: produce cerumen Middle Ear Malleus – “hammer” Incus – “anvil” Stapes – “Stirrup” Eustachian Tube: allows air pressure to equalize 40
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Sense of Hearing and Equilibrium Inner Ear Cochlea: involved in hearing Vestibule: involved in balance Semicircular Canals: balance 41
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