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label for neurons that communicate via the excitatory neurotransmitters acetylcholine.

Cholinergic

an arrangement of capillaries found in ventricles that form CSF

Chorid Plexus

A structure that assists lens of the eye to change shape to direct light toward the retina.

ciliary body

lining of the eyelids and anterior portion of Sclera

conjunctiva

neurotransmitter that controls fine movement by either excitatory or inhibitory responses.

dopamine

system of glands and ducts that responsible for tear production and distribution.

Lacrimal apparatus

nuerotransmitter that acts in a primarily inhibitory fashion to control behaviors such as eating and sleeping.

serotonin

four chambers in the brain that contain choroid plexus, an arrangement of capillaries that form CSF

Ventricles

function of myelin sheath;

maintain a smooth, rapid pattern for transmission of impulses.

complete transection of the T3 vertebrae causes these deficits

1. loss of bowel control


2. loss of bladder control


3. loss of motor function to lower extremities


A patient who recently had a stroke is displaying difficulties in speech. Which parts of the brain would the nurse consider to be affected?

Frontal and parietal

the blood brain barrier does what?

this membrane protects the brain by blocking the passage of most drugs into the brain tissue. when it is necessary to delivery drugs that are normally not allowed into the CNS they are delivered directly into the CSF

controls fine movement by either excitatory or inhibitory responses.

Dopamine

Support cells of the of the CNS

AOME


1. Astrocytes


2.Oligodendrocytes


3.Microglia


4. Ependymal

gives both structural and metabolic support to nerve cells and tissues.




Support cell of CNS

Astrocytes

are responsible for removal of debris or waste products of cellular function




Support cell of the CNS

Microglia

cell that form linings and coverings of neurological system tissues




Support cell of the CNS

Ependymal cells

Cells that produce myelin in the CNS

Oligodendrocytes

Neuroglia is also present in the PNS in the form of:

Schwann cells & Satellite cells

cells that produce myelin in the PNS

Schwann

cell that provide structual support in the CNS

Satellite