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14 Cards in this Set
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Astrocyte |
Neuro cell that facilitates formation of the blood brain barrier and aids in maintaining micro environment of neurons |
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Oligodendrocyte |
Myelination of axons |
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Microglia |
Immune related. Similar to macrophages. |
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Schwan cell |
Mediate repair. Mostly in PNS |
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Synapse |
Communication between pre-synaptic bouton and a dendrite |
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Transduction |
Changing one form of energy into another |
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Contralateral |
Different side of a midline |
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Ipsilateral |
On same side of midline |
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Lateral aperture of 4th ventricle |
The canal where CSF travel through into the subarachnoid space. |
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Choroid plexus |
Where CSF is made |
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Dural lymphatic vessels |
Aid in waste removal from CSF |
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Communicating hydrocephalus |
Blockage in absorption. Increases pressure |
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Non communicating hydrocephalus |
Blockage in ventricle. Pressure build in the ventricle |
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Enteric division |
Like second brain. Can be stimulated by CNS, but can also act independently to maintain GI function |
