CH: 24 Neuro Flashcards
1
Q
whats included in the CNS
A
brain and spinal cord
2
Q
whats included in the PNS
A
nerve fibers outside brain and spinal cord
3
Q
nerves carry TO CNS via?
A
afferent
4
Q
nerves carry FROM CNS via?
A
efferent
5
Q
cerebellum
A
coordination of voluntary movement
6
Q
thalamus
A
“relay station” receives info
7
Q
hypothalamus
A
basic function and control coordination
8
Q
brain stem composed of
A
midbrain
pons
medulla
9
Q
which cranial nerves are in the brain stem
A
3-12
10
Q
what does the spinal cord mediate
A
reflexes
11
Q
decerebrate
A
poor prognosis
arms at side with wrists flexed
12
Q
decorticate
A
arms/wrists curled toward chest
13
Q
preictal
A
aura: subjective sensation preceding seizure
*auditory, visual, or motor
14
Q
ictal
A
actual seizure occurence
15
Q
postictal
A
after seizure
