PPT Structure and function of brain and spinal cord. Reflexes of the brain.

Nervous System Structure and function of brain and spinal cord. Reflexes of the brain

Structure and function of brain and spinal cord. Learning objective • Study the structure and function of brain and spinal cord • Investigate and describe the reflexes of the brain

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At the end of this lesson, you should be able to: • Differentiate the structural components of the nervous system, brain and spinal cord • Annotate their main functions • Discuss the causes, symptoms consequences, prevention of meningitis and spinal injuries • Find the advantages and disadvantages of epidural anesthetics and lumbar puncture.

Neuron

Brain Sympathetic Autonomic Spinal cord Nerves Ganglions Parasympathetic

Structure of brain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owFnH01SD-s

The 3 major parts of the brain

spinal cord thalamus corpus callosum cerebellum pons medulla oblongata hypothalamus pituitary gland midbrain

The 3 major parts of the brain temporal lobe parietal lobe frontal lobe occipital lobe

Structure of spinal cord http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGprgmzu5-4

dorsal root spinal nerve ventral root white matter central canal grey matterc

What do you know about….. Meningitis Spinal injuries Epidural anesthetics lumbar puncture Spinal bifida?

Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.

Spinal injuries is damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal

Epidural anesthetics is the most popular method of pain relief during labor.

A lumbar puncture is a common medical test that involves taking a small sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for examination.

Spina bifida (Latin: split spine) is a birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord

Experiment №1 Task Open the textbook at page…. and begin reading in a low voice

Experiment№2 Task Make some swallowing movements in a fast pace (quickly)

Experiment№3 Task Close your eyes, stretch out a hand with outstretched index finger and touch the tip of your finger to the tip of the nose.