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21 Cards in this Set
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neural tube defects are associated with increased levels of _____________ in amniotic fluid and maternal serum, and _____________ in the amniotic fluid is a helpful confirmatory test |
alpha fetoprotein (AFP) AChE |
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T/F: spina bifida occulta is associated with normal AFP levels |
true |
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disease caused by significant herniation of cerebellar tonsils and vermis through the foramen magnum; aqueductal stenosis and hydrocephalus |
Arnold-Chiari malformation
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disease associated with agenesis of the cerebellar vermis with cystic enlargement of the fourth ventricle; developmental delay and ataxia |
dandy-walker malformation |
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this causes a "cape-like" bilateral loss of pain and temp sensation in upper extremities |
syringomyelia |
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where are microglia derived from? |
mesoderm |
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this is a demyelinating syndrome associated with the PNS |
Guillain-Barre |
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sensory receptor that is quickly adapting and associated with fine/light tough, position |
Meissner corpuscles |
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sensory receptor associated with deep skin layers, senses vibration and pressure |
Pacinian corpuscles |
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sensory receptor that is slowly adapting and associated with fingertips; pressure, deep static touch; eg. reading braille |
merkel discs |
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sensory receptor that is slowly adapting and associated with skin stretch |
ruffini corpuscles/endings |
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in the brain, NE is synthesized where? |
locus ceruleus |
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in the brain, dopamine is synthesized where? |
ventral tegmental area substantia nigra (pars compacta) |
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in the brain, 5-HT is synthesized where? |
raphe nucleus |
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in the brain, ACh is synthesized where? |
Basal nucleus of Meynert |
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in the brain, GABA is synthesized where? |
nucleus accumbens |
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in the brain, this is responsible for emotion, long-term memory, olfaction, behavior modulation, and ANS function; also the five F's |
limbic system |
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the cerebellum receives input from the _____________ peduncle |
middle |
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the cerebellum sends output through the _____________ peduncle |
superior |
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the cerebellum receives proprioceptive information through the _____________ peduncle |
inferior |
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4 deep nuclei of the cerebellum |
dentate embelliform globose fastigial |
