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CNS & PNS Flashcards

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What vertebral level does the spinal cord end?

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Terminates at L1 to L2

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What is cauda equina?

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Sack of nerve roots at the lower end of the spinal cord

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How is an afferent neuron different from a efferent neuron?

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Afferent is towards the spinal cord (sensory) and efferent is away (motor)

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What is the function of the spinal cord and spinal nerve?

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Connects brain to lower back and muscle movement, sensation and autonomic functions

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What are the 4 regions of the brain?

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Cerebrum, cerebellum, Diencephalon and the brain stem

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What is the Diencephalon made up of?

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Hypothalamus and Thalamus

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What is the brain stem made up of

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Mid brain, pons, medulla oblongata

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What are the 4 brain lobes?

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Frontal, parietal, occipital and temporal

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What lobe is for vision?

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Occipital

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What part of the brain is used for coordination?

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Cerebellum

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Is the dorsal nerve sensory or motor?

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Sensory

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