Neuroanatomy Flashcards
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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 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.
19
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What information does the Spinothalamic Pathway carry?
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Pain and temperature.
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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How do Cerebellar lesions affect function?
They affect ipsilateral function.
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What are the anatomical divisions of the Cerebellum?
Vermis, Paravermis, and Lateral hemispheres.
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What does subcortical white matter consist of?
Projection fibers, association fibers, and commissure fibers.
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What structures make up the Striatum?
Caudate and Putamen.
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What is the function of the Striatum and Subthalamic Nuclei?
They act as input structures.
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What structures make up the Lentiform nucleus?
Globus Pallidus and Putamen.
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What structures are affected by spinal cord injuries?
Peripheral nerves and spinal tracts, depending on the level and extent of the injury.
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What is the role of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
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?
Processing visual information from the eyes to the brain.
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What is the primary function of the vestibular system?
Maintaining balance and spatial orientation.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
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What is the most common neurological disorder?
Stroke/Cerebrovascular disease.
