Section 11.3 Flashcards
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meninges
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three layers of connective tissue that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord
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cerebrospinal fluid
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circulating fluid that surrounds the membranes of the brain and spinal cord; provides neural connection to the endocrine system
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grey matter
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the tissue of the brain and spinal cord where the cell bodies and dendrites of neurons are located
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white matter
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the tissue of the brain and spinal cord, composed primarily of axons of neurons; in the spinal cord, it surrounds the grey matter
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medulla oblongata
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the hindbrain region that connects the spinal cord to the cerebellum. It is important in autonomic nerve control
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cerebellum
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the hindbrain region that is involved in muscle movement and balance
