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22 Cards in this Set
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Brain |
Major portion of the central nervous system |
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Cerebrum |
Largest portion of the brain,divided into left and right hemisphere;intellect,memory and emotional reactions that take place here. |
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Ventricles |
Spaces within the brain that contain a fluid called CSF |
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Cerebellum |
Located under the posterior portion of the cerebrum;it helps to maintain balance |
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Brain Stem |
Stem-like portion of the brain that connects with the spinal cord |
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Pons |
Connects the cerebrum with the cerebellum and brain stem |
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Medulla Oblongata |
Located between the pons and the spinal cord controls respiration and heart rate |
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Mid-brain |
Most superior portion of the brain stem |
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CSF |
Clear colorless fluid contained in the ventricles that flows through the subarachnoid space around the brain and spinal cord it also cushions the brain and spinal cord |
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Spinal Cord |
Conducts nerve impulses to and from the brain |
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Meninges |
Three layers of membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord |
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Dura Mater |
Tough outer layer of meninges |
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Arachnoid |
Delicate middle layer of the meninges |
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Pia Mater |
Thin inner layer of the meninges |
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Nerve |
Cord-like structure that carries impulses from one part of the body to another |
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Encephalitis |
Inflammation of the brain |
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Meningitis |
Inflammation of the meninges |
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Hydrocephalus |
Increased amount of CSF |
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Hemiparesis |
Slight paralysis of half |
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Hemiplegia
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Paralysis of half |
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Subdural |
Pertaining to below the dura mater |
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Syncope |
Fainting or sudden loss of consciousness caused by lack of blood supply to the cerebrum. |
