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List the 2 major divisions of the nervous system
CNS
PNS
List the structures found in CNS
brain and spinal cord
List the structures found in PNS
spinal nerves, cranial nerves, and ganglia that are outside of the CNS.
what are the 3 meninges
dura mater
arachnoid layer
pia mater
pia mater
-innermost layer
-thin and delicate
-contains surface level blood vessels that perfuse the brain and spinal cord
arachnoid layer
-second layer
-encases the entire CNS
-delicate, nonvascular, and waterproof
subarachnoid space
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulates in an area just below the arachnoid layer called the
subarachnoid space
dura mater
-third layer
-strong, continuous connective tissue sheath
-provides the brain and spinal cord with most of its protection
Describe how CSF is produced
choroid plexus (Specialized ependymal cells) project into the ventricles and produce
CSF
CSF function
-serves as a cushion for the brain and spinal cord protecting them from outside physical
force
-maintains a constant ionic environment that allows for the diffusion of essential
nutrients, electrolytes, and metabolic waste products into the extracellular fluid
surrounding the CNS neurons
cranial nerve memorization trick (CNI-CNXII)
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Once
One
Takes
The
Anatomy
, Final
Very
Good
Vacations
Are
Had
Olfactory
Optic
Oculomotor
Trochlear
Trigeminal
Abducens
Facial
Vestibulocochlear
Glossopharyngeal
Vagus
Accessory
Hypoglossal
CNI
olfactory nerve
smell
CNII
optic nerve
vision
CNIII
oculomotor nerve
Pupillary constriction, accommodation, eye movement and eye lid movement
CNIV
Trochlear nerve
Movement of eye down and inward
CNV
trigeminal nerve
Mastication (chewing) and sensation to the face, nose, and mouth
CNVI
abducens nerve
Movement of the eye laterally
CNVII
facial nerve
Facial expression as well as sensation of taste to the anterior tongue
CNVIII
Vestibulocochlear Nerve
Auditory sensation (sense of hearing) as well as balance and equilibrium
CNIX