Neuro Kahoot 2 Flashcards
which of the CNS cells is NOT a glial cell?
ependymal cell
which cells of the brain are most important for repair and play a similar role to fibroblast?
astrocytes
T or F: in the spinal cord, grey matter is on the outside
False
T or F: in general, the dura mater of the spine comes out when you remove the spinal cord
true
T or F: the bulk of the CSF is found bt the dura mater and the arachnoid mater
false
the word for inflammation of the arachnoid and pia mater?
leptomeningitis
enzootic ataxia of small ruminants is caused by deficiency in this mineral?
copper
a disease of older horses that affects the eyes and causes progressive weakness and atrophy of skeletal muscles.
equine motor neuron disease (EMND)
a Great Dane that is born with a narrowing of the spinal canal b/t C5 and C7 is likely to develop this condition.
Wobbler’s disease
this animal is the definitive host for the protozoal parasite Sarcocystis neurone
opossum
an infection with this equine virus can lead to abortion and viral intranuclear inclusion
equine herpesvirus 1
name the 4 major filtration organs commonly affected by sepsis
liver
lung
spleen
kidney
which of these is not a location commonly affected by sepsis:
brain & meninges
joints
uvea of eye
skin
skin
name the condition. give the best answer.
Spina bifida occulta
hydromyelia is formation of a cavity within the spinal cord NOT lined by ependyma. true or false?
false