Nervous System Quest Flashcards
Innermost layer of duramater
Periosteal
Outermost layer of duramater
Meningeal
Fold that is found in between cerebral hemispheres
Falx cerebri
Fold that is above the cerebellum
Tentorium cerebri
Blood vessels and CSI are located within this layer of the meninges
Sub arachnoid space
Specialized projections that protrude into the dura secrete CSF into venous blood.
Arachnoid villi
Meningitis affecting the brain
Pneumococcal meningitis
These areas within the lateral ventricles are fourth ventricle secrete CSF
Choroid plexus
The flow of CSF
Lateral ventricle —> intraventricular foramina —> third ventricle —> cerebral aqueduct —> fourth ventricle —> subarachnoid space
A stroke is also known as
Cerebrovascular accident
One-sided paralysis
Hemiplegia
If a stroke affects the broca area
Aphasia
A temporary reduction of blood flow to the brain
Transient ischemic attack
Brain tissue is permanently injured in this type of accident
Contusion
Progressive degenerative disease of the brain resulting in dementia
Alzheimer’s