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Central nervous system Flashcards

1
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Diencephalon

A

epithalamus, thalamus, hypothalamus, retinal, ciliary body, vitreous humor, cranial nerve 2

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2
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Brainstem

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midbrain, pons, medulla

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3
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CSF cycle

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Lateral ventricles -> 3rd ventricle -> Cerebral aqueduct -> 4th ventricle

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4
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Insula lobe

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-helps us enjoy basic emotions
-may be responsible for addiction

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5
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Association areas

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Integrate diverse information

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6
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Cerebellum corresponds with the ______ side of the body

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Ipsilateral

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7
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Cerebral cortex corresponds with the _______ side of the body

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Contralateral

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8
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Broca’s area

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speech production

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9
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Wernicke’s area

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understanding language

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10
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Basal ganglia

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Caudate nucleus, putamen, globus pallidus

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11
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Striatum

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caudate and putamen

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12
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Lentiform nucleus

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putamen and globus pallidus

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13
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Thalamus function

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sorts, edits, and relays ascending input

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14
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Pineal gland

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sets circadian rhythm and secretes melatonin

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15
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Cardiovascular and respiratory centers are found in the

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Medulla oblongata

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16
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Cerebellum

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Smooth, coordinated movements

17
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Amygdala

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recognizes emotion in facial expressions, asses danger, and elicits fear response

18
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Reticular activating system

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keeps the cerebral cortex conscious and alert
inhibited by sleep centers, alcohol, and drugs

19
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Delta waves on EEG

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indicate an adult that’s asleep
If they’re shown in a patient that’s awake, it can indicate brain damage

20
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Syncope

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Brief loss of consciousness

21
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REM sleep _______ steadily and may disappear at age ______

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declines, 60

22
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CSF is found in the

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subarachnoid space

23
Q

Spinal cord ends at…

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L1 or L2 vertebra

24
Q

Cervical region contains ____ spinal nerves

A

8

25
Q

Second order neuron ends at the

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thalamus

26
Q

Paresthesia

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sensory loss

27
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Paralysis

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complete loss of control

28
Q

Neural tube forms by the ____ week of gestation

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4th

29
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Taratogens

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radiation, drugs, alcohol, opiates, smoking

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