Final Exam Flashcards

1
Q

What are the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Neuroglia

A

Astrocytes
Oligodendrocytes
Microglia
Ependymal

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What are the PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Neuroglia

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Schwann

Satellite

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3
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Nuclei

A

A cluster of neuron cell bodies found within the CNS

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4
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Ganglia

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A cluster of neuron cell bodies found outside the CNS (both nuclei and ganglia are made of gray matter)

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5
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Tracts

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Neuron fibers running through the CNS

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6
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Nerves

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Neuron fibers tuning through the PNS

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7
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3 layers of Meninges

A

Dura mater
Arachnoid mater
Pia Matter

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Dura Mater

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Outermost menus composed of two leathery layers, the periosteal and meningeal

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9
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Arachnoid mater

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Web like middle menix that is partially separated from the dura mater by the subdural space

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10
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Pia mater

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The innermost highly vascular menix that clings to the surface of the brain

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11
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Meningitis

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Inflammation of the meninges

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12
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Encephalitis

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Inflammation of the brain tissue

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13
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Hydrocephalus

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Accumulation of cerebral spinal fluid causing the gradual enlargement of an infants skull

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14
Q

How many cranial nerves

A

12

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15
Q

Quadriplegia

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Paralysis of four limbs

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16
Q

Paraplegia

A

Paralysis of two limbs

17
Q

How many spinal nerves

A

31

18
Q

What are the plexus

A

Cervical
Brachial
Lumbar
Sacral

19
Q

Acetylcholine

A

Stored in vesicles at the ends of cholinergic neurons and when a nerve impulses arrives at the terminal a motor neuron , then acetylcholine is released

20
Q

External ear

A

Auricle
Helix
Lobule
External acoustic meatus

21
Q

Middle ear

A

Tympanic membrane

22
Q

Internal ear

A

Pharyngotympanic tube

23
Q

Bumps on tongue

A

Fungiform papillae

24
Q

Ridges on edge of tongue

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Foliate papillae

25
Q

Bulbs on the inner tongue

A

Lingual tonsil

26
Q

What are the 5 basic qualities of taste

A
Epiglottis 
Palatine tonsil
Lingual tonsil
Foliate papillae
Fungiform papillae
27
Q

Gustatory cells

A

Receptor cells