Anatommical Organization of the Brain Flashcards
1
Q
Neurons and glial cells do what?
A
Perform support functions for neurons
2
Q
Gray matter is congregation of…
A
cell bodies and capillaries
3
Q
Nucleus is
A
a Large number of cell bodies grouped together that operate together in same function
4
Q
White matter
A
is congregation of axons usually covered with myelin
5
Q
Tracts are
A
collection of axons from a nucleus that carry information from one place to another
6
Q
Brain anatomy direction
A
anterior, posterior, lateral, medial, superior, inferior, contralateral, ipsilateral, bilateral, afferent, efferent
