Chapter 17 Part 1 Flashcards
2nd largest part of the brain
Cerebellum
Consists of hypothalamus and thalamus
Dicenceophalen
Largest part of the brain
Cerebrum
Dura (outer) arachnoid (middle) dura mater (intermost)
Brain mengies
Falxs cerberi, flax cerabelii,terrarium cerabelii
Dura mater extensors
Consists of medulla,pons and mid brain
Brain stem
Separates cerebral hemispheres
Falx cerabri
Separates cerabellar hemispheres
Falx cerabellii
Separates cerebrum from cerebelli
Terrarium cerebelli
Formed by astrocytes- protects brain from harmful substances
Blood brain barrier
Blood receives about 20% of body’s oxygen at rest
Blood brain flow
For 4 minutes or longer may cause permanent injury
Oxygen deprivation
Supplied to the brain must be contagious
Glucose
May cause dizziness,confusion and loss of conciouness
Low glucose levels
Also known as a stroke most common brain disorder
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)