L24 - tumours of CNS Flashcards
1
Q
concept of blood brain barrier
A
to isolate neurones from blood supply
2
Q
where are new neurones generated
A
hippocampus
3
Q
astrocytes
A
make metabolic bridges between bloodstream and neurones
4
Q
primitive cell
A
produce neurones and glial cells
5
Q
grade 1
A
benign
no recurrence
slow / no progression
6
Q
grade 2
A
low grade
progression
7
Q
grade 3
A
high grade
rapid progession
8
Q
grade 4
A
aggressive
