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Reflex arc

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A simple fast and predictable response to help protect the body

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A simple fast and predictable automatic response to help protect the body

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reflex arc

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A cluster of sensory neuron cell bodies

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posterior root ganglion

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posterior root ganglion

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a cluster of sensory neuron cell bodies

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Bones of the spine that enclose and protect the spinal cord

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vertebrae

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vertebrae

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bones of the spine that enclose and protect the spinal cord

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In a reflex arc, the muscle or gland that responds with an action

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effector

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effector

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In a reflex arc, the muscle or gland that responds with an action

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A group of lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal nerves that branch off the lower end of the spinal cord

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cauda equina

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cauda equina

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a group of lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal nerves that branch off the lower end of the spinal cord

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pia mater

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the innermost layer of mennings that is attached to the spinal cord and the brain

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the innermost layer of menings that is attached to the brain and spinal cord

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pia mater

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receptor

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structure that responds to some environmental changes and initiates a sensory response

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A structure that responds to some environmental changes and initiates a sensory response

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receptor

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central canal

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Opening that runs lengthwise through the spinal cord; CSF circulates through it

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Opening that runs lengthwise through the spinal cord; CSF circulates through it

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central canal

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subdural space

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lymphatic fluid filled space between the arachnoid and the dura mater

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Lymphatic fluid-filled space between the arachnoid and dura mater

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subdural space

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motor neuron

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reflex arc that sends the impulse to a muscle or gland

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reflex arc that transmits the impulse to a muscle or gland

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motor neuron

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gray matter

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matter within the spinal cord shaped like an “H”

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the matter within the spinal cord shaped like an ‘‘H’’

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gray matter

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epidural space

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fat-filled space between the vertabrae and the dura mater

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fat-filled space between the vertebrae and the dura mater

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epidural space

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sensory neuron

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reflex arc structure that passes the impulse from the receptor to the CNS

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Reflex arc structure that passes the impulse from the receptor to the CNS

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sensory neuron

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posterior (dorsal) root

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part of a spinal nerve containing sensory nerve fibers that carry impulses toward the spinal cord

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part of the spinal nerve containing sensory nerve fibers that carry impulses toward the spinal cord

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posterior (dorsal) root

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anterior (ventral) root

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part of the spinal nerve containing motor neurons carrying impulses away from the spinal cord

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part of the spinal nerve containing motor neurons that carry impulses away from the spinal cord

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anterior (ventral) root

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dura mater

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Hardest outermost layer of the meninges

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toughest outermost layer of the meninges

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dura mater

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subarachnoid space

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space between the arachnoid and pia mater containing the CSF

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space between the arachnoid and pia mater containing the CSF

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subarachnoid space

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filum terminale

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filament that anchors the inferior portion of the spinal cord

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filament that anchors the inferior portion of the spinal cord

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filum terminale

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integrating center

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region in the CNS that contains the motor and sensory neurons portions of the reflex arc

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region of the CNS containing both motor and sensory neuron portions of the reflex arc

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integrating center

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conus medullans

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cone shaped tip of the spinal cord

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cone shaped tip of the spinal cord

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conus medullans

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meninges

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three connective tissue membranes covering the brain and spinal cord

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three connective tissues covering the brain and spinal cord

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columns

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tracts of white matter that run up and down the spinal cord

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tracts of white matter that run up and down the spinal cord

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arachnoid

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cobweb like layer of the meninges

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cobweb like layer of the meninges

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primary motor area

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area in the precentral gyrus of the frontal lobe, controls specific muscles or specific groups of muscles

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area in the pre-central gyrus of the frontal lobe, controlling specific muscles or specific groups of muscles

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primary motor area

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primary visual

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area in the occipital lobe that permits vision

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primary auditory

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area in the temporal area that permits hearing

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primary olfactory

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cerebral area that controls smell

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bochas speech area

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area in the frontal lobe that translates speech and thoughts

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primary somata sensory

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post central gyrus area that recieves sensations

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common integrative area

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cerebral area that integrates general sensations and special ones to form a common thought

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clear

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color of cerebrospinal fluid

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the entire nervous system contains between 1/3 -1/2 cups of CSF or ____ mL

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list functions of cerebrospinal fluid

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shock absorbing, composition maintaining, and exchanges toxins

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Cranial nerve X: main nerve of parasympathetic nervous system; senses and controls internal organs

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Cranial nerve I: sense of smell

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Cranial nerve IX: swallowing; taste; sensation from tongue

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trigeminal

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Cranial nerve XII: proprioception and tongue movement

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hypoglossal

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Cranial nerve V: chewing, facial sensation

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Cranial nerve VI: proprioception and eyeball movement

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Cranial nerve VII: controls facial expressions and taste

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Cranial nerve III: control of eye’s lens and pupil

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Cranial Nerve IV: proprioception and eyeball movement

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Cranial nerve VIII: hearing and equilibrium

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vestibule or cochlear

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Cranial nerve II: vision

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Cranial nerve XI: swallowing, head and shoulder movement

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CSF is formed by ____ and secretion from blood in capillaries called _____; cells that form it are known as ____.

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filtration, choroid plexus, ependymal cells

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type of impulses relayed and interpreted by the thalamus

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list the functions of the limbic system

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emtotions/ survival behavior/ memory

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condition resulting in excessive CSF within the ventricles

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hydrocephalus

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type of reflexes that the corpora quadrigemina is concerned with

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visual and auditory

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the brain consumes about ____ amount of your bodies oxegyn

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A bridge like struucture from the spinal cord to the upper brain

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brain center that regulates the heart and the diameter of blood vessels

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cardiovascular

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the medulla serves as a conduction pathway for all ascending and descending tracts what type of impulses are transmitted by white matter

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motor and sensory

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movements on your left are intitated by what part of the brain

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brain cavities where CSF circulates

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ventricles

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COrpus callosum

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band of white matter connecting the two halves of the cerebrum

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recticular activating system

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the part of your brain stimulated by your ringing alarm clock

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cortex

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the outer layer of the cerebrum

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cerebellum

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part of the brain that coordinates walking, balance, and the ability to speak understandably

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gray matter

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outermost of the cerebrum is composed of this

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ridges that make up the surface of the cerebrum

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hypothalamus functions

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olfactry relay, body temp, fluid/food intake, pituitary, sleep, and emotions

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