BMS1052 Lecture 7: Lecture 7

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Lecture 7 this lecture relates to a series of other lectures (not VI)
Learning objectives
Describe the major components of the nervous system
(e.g. central/peripheral/autonomic)
Describe the major functional structures in the CNS
Describe the structure and function of the meninges, ventricles and CSF
Describe the role of the blood brain barrier
Apply common anatomical terms for position and direction in the body
1.3 1.4 kg brain, plus spinal cord and all peripheral nerves
- ~20% of energy in body and ~25% of glucose utilization
- Contains ~86 000 000 000 neurons (86 billion)
~ same number of glial cells, 100 trillion synapses
CNS encased in bone brain and spinal cord
PNS everything else (somatic and autonomic components)
Somatic component all of the spinal nerves that innervate skin, joints and muscles
that are under voluntary control
(see Sensory lectures in Weeks 4-5 and Motor lectures in Weeks 6-7)
- Efferents to skeletal muscle
- Afferents from sensory receptors in skin, muscles and tendons
Autonomic (or Visceral) component blood pressure; oxygen content. Can use this
information to regulate heart rate and diameter of blood vessels.
(see ANS Lectures in Week 8)
- Efferents to smooth muscle, heart and glands
- Afferents from sensors in internal organs (e.g. viscera) and blood supply
Nerve a bundle of axons
Some anatomical terms (assumed knowledge, not tested)
Rostral towards the nose
Caudal towards the tail
Dorsal towards the back (think shark)
Ventral towards the belly
In humans, these axes are different in the spinal cord and head
Lateral towards the side
Medial towards the middle
Coronal = frontal (think crown)
Mid-sagittal symmetrically divides body at midline
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Lecture 7 this lecture relates to a series of other lectures (not vi) Describe the major components of the nervous system (e. g. central/peripheral/autonomic) Describe the major functional structures in the cns. Describe the structure and function of the meninges, ventricles and csf. Describe the role of the blood brain barrier. Apply common anatomical terms for position and direction in the body. ~ same number of glial cells, 100 trillion synapses. 1. 3 1. 4 kg brain, plus spinal cord and all peripheral nerves. ~20% of energy in body and ~25% of glucose utilization. Contains ~86 000 000 000 neurons (86 billion) Cns encased in bone brain and spinal cord. Pns everything else (somatic and autonomic components) Somatic component all of the spinal nerves that innervate skin, joints and muscles that are under voluntary control (see sensory lectures in weeks 4-5 and motor lectures in weeks 6-7) Afferents from sensory receptors in skin, muscles and tendons.

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