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==Introduction==

== Introduction ==

The nervous system develops from '''ectoderm'''. Some of the ectoderm will also develop into the ''epidermis''. Signalling factors from elsewhere in the embryo determine which parts of the ectoderm become neural tissue or epidermis. In the anterior part of the embryo, the ectoderm forms the '''neural plate''', a flat layer of ectodermal cells lying directly above the node. The morphogenic changes from this neural plate to the nervous system is split into two parts; primary and secondary neuralation.

The nervous system develops from '''ectoderm'''. Some of the ectoderm will also develop into the ''epidermis''. Signalling factors from elsewhere in the embryo determine which parts of the ectoderm become neural tissue or epidermis. In the anterior part of the embryo, the ectoderm forms the '''neural plate''', a flat layer of ectodermal cells lying directly above the node. The morphogenic changes from this neural plate to the nervous system is split into two parts; primary and secondary neuralation.  

==Neural Plate Induction==

== Neural Plate Induction ==

[[Image:WIKIVETformationofneuraltissue.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Formation of Neural Tissue - Copyright Sophie Stenner]]

 

[[Image:WIKIVETformationofneuraltissue.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Formation of Neural Tissue - Copyright Sophie Stenner]]  

Cells of the ectoderm are directed to develop into either neural ectoderm or epidermis.  

Cells of the ectoderm are directed to develop into either neural ectoderm or epidermis.  

===How is this choice made?===  

=== How is this choice made? ===

Formation of the '''neural ectoderm''' is the default pathway. Therefore, in order to make epidermis, a signal from the environment must be diverting cells from going down this default pathway. This signal comes from the lateral plate mesoderm (LPM) which directs ectoderm to become epidermis. This signal is the '''secretory factor BMP-4'''. The notochord (lying along the midline) secretes an antagonist, Noggin, to the factor of the LPM (BMP-4), so that neural ectoderm is formed above the notochord. Therefore, in lateral regions, ectoderm becomes epidermis and along the midline ectoderm becomes neural ectoderm.

 

Formation of the '''neural ectoderm''' is the default pathway. Therefore, in order to make epidermis, a signal from the environment must be diverting cells from going down this default pathway. This signal comes from the lateral plate mesoderm (LPM) which directs ectoderm to become epidermis. This signal is the '''secretory factor BMP-4'''. The notochord (lying along the midline) secretes an antagonist, Noggin, to the factor of the LPM (BMP-4), so that neural ectoderm is formed above the notochord. Therefore, in lateral regions, ectoderm becomes epidermis and along the midline ectoderm becomes neural ectoderm.  

 

==Neuralation==

=== Primary Neuralation ===

===Secondary Neuralation===

Secondary neuralation occurs posteriorly, from the lumbar level onwards. The neural plate descends ventrally and medially. Cells of the neural plate condense and form a solid rod called the '''medullary cord'''. It is then made hollow by cavitations which join up to make a lumen. Tubes formed by primary and secondary neuralation fuse together to make one continuous tube called the '''neural tube'''.

[[Image:Neural tube.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Catcasillas 2010. Shh and BMP gradient in the vertebrate neural tube]]  

[[Image:neural tube.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Catcasillas 2010. Shh and BMP gradient in the vertebrate neural tube]]

The neural tube is one cell thick. The lumen of the neural tube enlarges as cells at the periphery of the lumen divide under mitosis. Cell division is governed by oscillations of the nucleus. When the nucleus reaches the luminal side of cell, the cell undergoes mitosis.

The neural tube is one cell thick. The lumen of the neural tube enlarges as cells at the periphery of the lumen divide under mitosis. Cell division is governed by oscillations of the nucleus. When the nucleus reaches the luminal side of cell, the cell undergoes mitosis.  

===Neural Tube Regionalisation===

=== Neural Tube Regionalisation ===

The neural tube undergoes regionalisation to define the anterior as the brain, and the posterior as the [[Spinal Cord - Anatomy & Physiology|spinal cord]]. In the anterior, the neural tube swells into the three ventricles of the brain: the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain. This occurs as fluid is pumped into the lumen of the neural tube. Pressure is regionalised to the anterior by occlusion of the neural tube at the base of the hindbrain. The occlusion reopens after enlargement of the ventricles.

The neural tube undergoes regionalisation to define the anterior as the brain, and the posterior as the [[Spinal Cord - Anatomy & Physiology|spinal cord]]. In the anterior, the neural tube swells into the three ventricles of the brain: the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain. This occurs as fluid is pumped into the lumen of the neural tube. Pressure is regionalised to the anterior by occlusion of the neural tube at the base of the hindbrain. The occlusion reopens after enlargement of the ventricles.  

===Formation of Cell Layers===

=== Formation of Cell Layers ===

The neural tube begins with the germinal layer which is a single cell layer thick. All cells have the capacity to undergo mitosis.

The neural tube begins with the germinal layer which is a single cell layer thick. All cells have the capacity to undergo mitosis. Some cells then lose their ability to undergo mitosis, they detach from the germinal layer and move away from the lumen to exist behind the germinal layer. This produces new layers called the '''mantle and intermediate layer'''. The germinal layer is now known as the '''ventricular layer'''. Cells of the intermediate layer differentiate into one of two cells:  

Some cells then lose their ability to undergo mitosis, they detach from the germinal layer and move away from the lumen to exist behind the germinal layer. This produces new layers called the '''mantle and intermediate layer'''. The germinal layer is now known as the '''ventricular layer'''. Cells of the intermediate layer differentiate into one of two cells:

# '''[[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology#Nerve Fibre|Neurones]]''' - for conductance of nerve impulses.

#'''[[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology#Nerve_Fibre|Neurones]]''' - for conductance of nerve impulses.  

# '''Glia''' - for insulation of electrical signals.  

#'''Glia''' - for insulation of electrical signals.

Glia form oligodendrocytes in the CNS, and [[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology#The Schwann Cell|schwann cells]] in the PNS. Glial cells surround the axons furthest away form the lumen of the neural tube. Because this part is myelinated, it appears ''white'' and is called the '''marginal layer'''. Axons closer to the lumen of the neural tube, which the glial cells do not surround appear ''grey''. This layer is called the '''intermediate layer'''. The ventricular layer persists, so that the spinal cord develops with these three layers.

Glia form oligodendrocytes in the CNS, and [[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology#The_Schwann_Cell|schwann cells]] in the PNS. Glial cells surround the axons furthest away form the lumen of the neural tube. Because this part is myelinated, it appears ''white'' and is called the '''marginal layer'''. Axons closer to the lumen of the neural tube, which the glial cells do not surround appear ''grey''. This layer is called the '''intermediate layer'''. The ventricular layer persists, so that the spinal cord develops with these three layers.  

In the brain, further layers are added to increase complexity. This is possible because in the anterior of the embryo, neuroblasts (cells of the ventricular layer) retain their ability to undergo mitosis after leaving the ventricular layer. This difference is achieved by increased hydrostatic forces acting on the neuroblasts.

In the brain, further layers are added to increase complexity. This is possible because in the anterior of the embryo, neuroblasts (cells of the ventricular layer) retain their ability to undergo mitosis after leaving the ventricular layer. This difference is achieved by increased hydrostatic forces acting on the neuroblasts.  

==Organisation of the Nervous System==

== Organisation of the Nervous System ==

===Somatic Nervous System===

=== Somatic Nervous System ===

Sensory neurones enter the central nervous system (CNS) through the '''dorsal root'''. Sensory neurones have their cell bodies in dorsal root ganglia (DRG). DRG are evenly spaced along the spinal cord. Response to the stimulus is mediated by a single motor neurone. Somatic motor neurones have their cell bodies in the CNS. They leave the CNS by the '''ventral root'''. Dorsal and ventral roots converge to form '''spinal nerves'''.

Sensory neurones enter the central nervous system (CNS) through the '''dorsal root'''. Sensory neurones have their cell bodies in dorsal root ganglia (DRG). DRG are evenly spaced along the spinal cord. Response to the stimulus is mediated by a single motor neurone. Somatic motor neurones have their cell bodies in the CNS. They leave the CNS by the '''ventral root'''. Dorsal and ventral roots converge to form '''spinal nerves'''.  

===Autonomic Nervous System===

=== Autonomic Nervous System ===

Sensory neurones also enter the CNS through the dorsal root, with their nuclei in DRG. In contrast to the somatic nervous system, the motor component is in two parts; a preganglionic and postganglionic neurone. The preganglionic neurone has its cell body in the CNS. It exits via the ventral root and synapses with the postganglionic neurone. Cell bodies of the postganglionic neurone lie outside the CNS in ganglia. Ganglia of the ''sympathetic'' nervous system are near the '''spinal cord'''. Ganglia of the ''parasympathetic'' nervous system are near the '''target organ'''.

Sensory neurones also enter the CNS through the dorsal root, with their nuclei in DRG. In contrast to the somatic nervous system, the motor component is in two parts; a preganglionic and postganglionic neurone. The preganglionic neurone has its cell body in the CNS. It exits via the ventral root and synapses with the postganglionic neurone. Cell bodies of the postganglionic neurone lie outside the CNS in ganglia. Ganglia of the ''sympathetic'' nervous system are near the '''spinal cord'''. Ganglia of the ''parasympathetic'' nervous system are near the '''target organ'''.  

==Neural Crest==

== Neural Crest ==

The crest neuroectoderm is the region at the junction of epidermis and neural plate. When the neural tube closes, the epidermis is brought into contact with the crest neuroectoderm. This contact causes cells of the crest neuroectoderm to undergo an epithelial to mesenchymal transition. Cells that undergo this transition break away from the neuroectoderm and are called '''neural crest cells'''. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) develops from the neural crest. The undifferentiated neural crest cells migrate away from the neural tube along "pathways". These pathways are governed by repulsive cues from the cells, as well as proliferation and survival signals. They differentiate once they reach their destination. Other non - neural tissues also develop from the neural crest. The type of tissue that neural crest forms is dependant on the origination of the cell along the anterior - posterior axis:

[[Image:Neual crest.png|thumb|right|250px|Mithril 2010  Cross section scheme of vertebrate embryo. 1 – neural crest, 2 – neural tube, 3 – dorsal somite, 4 – notochord. Both paths of the neural crest cells migation marked by arrows: red one is the dorsolateral path, blue one signs the ventromedial path.]]

'''Anterior Neural Crest''' forms:

:sensory neurones and [[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology#Schwann Cells|schwann cells]]

 

:[[Bones - Anatomy & Physiology|bones]] of the head

'''Anterior Neural Crest''' forms:  

:dermis of the face

 

:sensory neurones and [[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology#Schwann_Cells|schwann cells]]  

:[[Bones - Anatomy & Physiology|bones]] of the head  

:dermis of the face  

:[[Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology|cartilage]]

:[[Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology|cartilage]]

'''Trunk Neural Crest''' forms:

'''Trunk Neural Crest''' forms:  

:sensory neurones of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems (ANS)

 

:sympathetic motor neurones of the ANS

:sensory neurones of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems (ANS)  

:sympathetic motor neurones of the ANS  

:melanocytes

:melanocytes

'''Posterior Neural Crest''' forms:

'''Posterior Neural Crest''' forms:  

:parasympathetic motor neurones of the [[Alimentary System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology#Small Intestine|gut]], which control peristalsis.

 

:parasympathetic motor neurones of the [[Alimentary System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology#Small_Intestine|gut]], which control peristalsis.

==Ectodermal Placodes==

== Ectodermal Placodes ==

The ectoderm thickens in places, with cells changing from cuboidal to columnar. These regions are called '''placodes'''. Placodes may be neurogenic or non - neurogenic. Neurogenic placodes are only found in the head, forming only sensory cells. Morphogenic changes produce the following derivatives:

The ectoderm thickens in places, with cells changing from cuboidal to columnar. These regions are called '''placodes'''. Placodes may be neurogenic or non - neurogenic. Neurogenic placodes are only found in the head, forming only sensory cells. Morphogenic changes produce the following derivatives:  

'''Nasal placodes''' - by partial invagination.

'''Nasal placodes''' - by partial invagination.  

'''Inner Ear''' - by invagination and vesicle formation.

'''Inner Ear''' - by invagination and vesicle formation.  

'''Sensory Ganglion of Cranial Nerves''' - epithelial to mesenchymal transition.

'''Sensory Ganglion of Cranial Nerves''' - epithelial to mesenchymal transition.  

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