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Lecture 2: Neuro Review

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gyri
ridges of the brain
sulci
valleys of the brain
fissures
deep furrows in the brain
longitudinal fissure
fissure that divides the cerebrum at the midline into left and right hemispheres
right
the left hemisphere controls the ________ side of the body
left
the right hemisphere controls the ___________ side of the body
1. Central nervous system (CNS)
2. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
What are the 2 major divisions of the nervous system?
1. brain
2. spinal cord
The central nervous system is divided into what 2 structures?
1. spinal nerves
2. cranial nerves
The peripheral nervous system is divided into what 2 sections?
cranial nerves
nerves of the peripheral nervous system that are associated with the head and neck; exit the skull at the spinal cord and course out to the soft tissue of the head and neck
spinal nerves
nerves of the peripheral nervous system that are associated with the limbs
1. somatic nervous system (SNS)
2. autonomic nervous system (ANS)
What are the 2 divisions of the PNS?
somatic nervous system (SNS)
division of the peripheral nervous system made up of afferent and efferent nerves that innervate skeletal muscles and control VOLITIONAL movement
autonomic nervous system (ANS)
division of the peripheral nervous system made up of afferent and efferent nerves that innervate visceral organs and glands that control vegetative, visceral, and involuntary functions (ex: NONVOLITIONAL functions such as digestion and heart beat)
amygdala
structure in the limbic system responsible for emotional memory, fear, and mating
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