Physiology 2130 Lecture 6: module 6 notes - the nervous system
10 Oct 2020
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Introduction: the nervous system consists of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system, cns, pns. Frontal lobe: the primary motor cortex processes. Diencephalon: other portions of the temporal lobe are involved in olfaction (smell) and in mediating short-term memory storage and recall. Is the area of the cerebral cortex responsible for vision. It contains the primary visual cortex which receives input directly from the optic nerve, as well as visual association areas that further process visual information and integrate it with other sensory inputs. Its primary function is in controlling eye movements, and it also exerts control over auditory and visual motor reflexes. Is the portion of the brainstem that has primary control over involuntary functions such as breathing, blood pressure and swallowing. Is an extension of the spinal cord: consists of 3 regions: the midbrain, pons, and medulla. Is a center for many involuntary functions (e. g. breathing) It also incorporates 9 cranial nerves: same as before.
