Neuroanatomy Flashcards

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

A

Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the Prosencephalon?

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The forebrain, consisting of the Telencephalon and Diencephalon.

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What structures are in the Telencephalon?

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Cerebral hemispheres.

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What structures are in the Diencephalon?

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Thalamus, hypothalamus.

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What is the Mesencephalon?

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The midbrain, consisting of the Tectum, Tegmentum, and Cerebral peduncles.

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What is the Rhombencephalon?

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The hindbrain, consisting of the Metencephalon (pons and cerebellum) and Myelencephalon (medulla).

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What gets weird with anatomical directions in the brain?

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Dorsal and ventral above the longitudinal axis.

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Where is gray matter located?

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In the cortex, containing cell bodies.

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Where is white matter located?

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Subcortical, containing axons.

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What is the function of the Limbic Cortex?

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Involved in processing emotions and some types of memory.

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What is the function of the Insular Cortex?

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Autonomic visceral functions and taste.

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What is the function of the Precentral gyrus?

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Primary Motor Cortex (4).

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What is the function of the Postcentral gyrus?

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Primary Somatosensory Cortex (1, 2, 3).

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What is the function of the Lateral Fissure and Superior Temporal Gyrus?

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Primary Auditory Cortex (41).

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What is the function of the Calcarine sulcus?

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Primary Visual Cortex (17).

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What is the function of the Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex?

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Areas 8, 9, and 46 are involved in higher cognitive functions like working memory.

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What is the function of the Parietotemporal cortex?

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Areas 39, 40, 7, 9, 21, 22, 37 are involved in sensory integration and attention.

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What is the role of the Thalamus?

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Acts as a relay station, receiving and processing information from various systems and relaying it to the cerebral cortex.

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19
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What information does the Spinothalamic Pathway carry?

A

Pain and temperature.

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20
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What information does the Dorsal Column Medial Lemniscus carry?

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Touch and proprioception.

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What is the function of the Basilar region of the brainstem?

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Ventral, containing descending motor tracts.

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What is the function of the Tegmentum of the brainstem?

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Dorsal, containing ascending sensory tracts.

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What is the role of the Rostral/Ascending RAS?

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Consciousness and arousal, located in the midbrain and upper pons.

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What is the primary function of the Cerebellum?

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Coordination.

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25
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How do Cerebellar lesions affect function?

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They affect ipsilateral function.

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26
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What are the anatomical divisions of the Cerebellum?

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Vermis, Paravermis, and Lateral hemispheres.

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27
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What does subcortical white matter consist of?

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Projection fibers, association fibers, and commissure fibers.

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28
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What structures make up the Striatum?

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Caudate and Putamen.

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What is the function of the Striatum and Subthalamic Nuclei?

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They act as input structures.

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30
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What structures make up the Lentiform nucleus?

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Globus Pallidus and Putamen.

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31
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What structures are affected by spinal cord injuries?

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Peripheral nerves and spinal tracts, depending on the level and extent of the injury.

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32
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What is the role of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

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Provides cushioning and buoyancy for the brain and spinal cord, removing waste and delivering nutrients.

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What is the primary function of the visual system?

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Processing visual information from the eyes to the brain.

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What is the primary function of the vestibular system?

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Maintaining balance and spatial orientation.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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44
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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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45
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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.

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What is the most common neurological disorder?

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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.