5.5 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the fissure called that separates the left and right brain?
A
Longitudinal fissure
2
Q
What are the three type of cortical fibres?
A
- Projection
- Association
- Commissural
3
Q
What are commissural fibres? Give an example
A
- Connect two cerebral hemispheres
- Corpus callosum
4
Q
What are projection fibres? Give an example
A
- Connects cerebral cortex with subcortical regions
- Corona radiata
5
Q
What are association fibres? Give an example
A
- Connect various regions within the same brain hemisphere
- Cingulum is one example
6
Q
What are the two layers of the dura mater called?
A
- Periosteal layer
- Meningeal layer
7
Q
What are the protective structures of the central nervous system?
A
- Skull
- Meninges
- CSF
8
Q
How much CSF is produced per day? How often is it replaced?
A
500mL. Reaplced every 8 hours
