Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Rad Patho > CNS > Flashcards

CNS Flashcards

1
Q

BRAIN composed of:

A

Cortex
White Matter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

outer portion of gray matter

A

Cortex

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

inner portion of the brain

A

White Matter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

occupies the cranial cavity

A

Brain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

which is suspended within the vertebral canal

A

Spinal Cord

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

PARTS OF THE BRAIN

A

 Cerebrum
 Cerebellum
 Brain Stem

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q
  • largest part of the brain
  • Separated into right and left hemisphere by longitudinal sulcus (interhemispheric fissure).
A

CEREBRUM

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q
  • Control of voluntary motion
A

FRONTAL LOBE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q
  • Principal center for receiving and consciously perceiving most sensory information.
A

PARIETAL LOBE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q
  • Functions in receiving and perceiving visual input.
A

OCCIPITAL LOBE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q
  • Involved in olfactory and auditory sensations and play important role in memory.
A

TEMPORAL LOBE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q
  • The second largest part of the brain, is located just below the posterior portion of the cerebrum.
A

CEREBELLUM

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q
  • A relay station for sensory impulses passing upward to the sensory cortex.
A

THALAMUS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q
  • Plays a role in the regulation of body temperature, water balance, and metabolism.
A

HYPOTHALAMUS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q
  • Connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord.
A

BRAIN STEM

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q
  • Originates as an extension of the medulla oblongata at the foramen magnum in the base of the skull.
A

SPINAL CORD

17
Q
  • a tough outer covering Nucleus Pulposus- pulpy center
A

Annulus Fibrous

18
Q
  • is located between the arachnoid and the pia mater
  • It is filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to continuously bathe the brain and the spinal cord with nutrients and to cushion them against shocks and blows
A

SUBARACHNOID SPACE

19
Q
  • supporting cells
  • includes many types of cells that generally
    support, insulate, and protect the delicate neurons
A

NEUROGLIA

20
Q
  • a condition in which the bony neural arch that encloses and protects the spinal cord is not completely closed
  • Elevated α-fetoprotein (AFP) levels in the mother’s blood and on amniocentesis may allow spina bifida to be diagnosed prenatally
A

MENINGOMYELOCELE (SPINA BIFIDA)

21
Q
  • only the meninges protrude
A

Meningocele

22
Q
  • protrusion of the spinal cord, w/o meningeal coverings
A

Myelocele

23
Q
  • protrusion of both the meninges and the spinal cord into the skin of the back
  • most common and most serious of possible conditions, affecting approx. one in every 800 infants
A

Myelomeningocele

24
Q
  • excessive accumulation of CSF within the ventricles and can be either congenital or acquired
  • The buildup of fluid in cavities called ventricles deep within the brain. The excess fluid increases the size of the ventricles and puts pressure on the brain.
A

HYDROCEPHALUS

25
Q
  • It is an inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, primarily caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal infections.
A

MENINGITIS

26
Q

refers to inflammation of the brain itself, often triggered by viral infections

A

ENCEPHALITIS

27
Q
  • A.K.A Herniated Disk
  • caused by Degenerative Disease or Trauma
A

HERNIATED NUCLEUS PULPOSUS

28
Q

An encapsulated accumulation of pus within the cranium resulting from a cranial infection, a penetrating head wound, or an infection spread through the bloodstream.

Direct spread of organisms associated with a complicated case of sinusitis, chronic otitis, or mastoiditis.

A

Brain abscess

29
Q
  • Sometimes called arthritis of the neck, is a general term for wear and tear that affects your cervical spine.
  • very common and worsens with age
A

CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS

30
Q
  • Is a long-lasting (chronic) disease of the central nervous system.
  • In MS, the body’s immune system attacks nerves in the brain and spinal cord.
  • A potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system)
A

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

31
Q
  • Atherosclerotic disease affecting the blood supply to the brain may eventually result in a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), commonly referred to as a stroke
A

STROKE (CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT)

32
Q
  • occur when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds into the adjacent brain tissues and structures
A

HEMORRHAGIC

33
Q
  • The most common primary malignant brain tumors, accounting for approximately 45% of all intracranial tumors, consist of glial cells that still have the ability to multiply.
  • peak incidence in middle adult life and are infrequent in persons younger than 30 years of age
A

GLIOMAS

34
Q
  • bony covering such as cranial bones of the skull and the vertebrae Inner
A

Covering of CNS Outer

35
Q

Brainstem is composed of:

A

Midbrain, Pons, and Medulla

36
Q

3 distinct layers of meninges

A

Pia Mater
Dura Mater
Arachnoid Membrane

Rad Patho (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions