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Nervous System
Geovanni Dominguez (AHS I)
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Medical
11th Grade
04/26/2012

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the innermost layer of the meninges is the:

 

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pia meter

 

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which of the following might a neuron have more than one of?

 

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Dendrite
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the single long arm of a neuron is the?
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axon
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how far down the spinal column does the spinal cord extend?
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to the second lumbar vertebrate
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the medulla is part of the:
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brian stem
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the three parts of the brain stem are the medulla, pons and the:
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midbrain
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the space that separates the axon of one neuron from the dendrite of the next is the:
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synapse
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the second largest part of the brain that coordinates balance and walking is the:
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cerebellum
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a nerve is a/an
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neuron
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the tough fluid-containing membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord is the:
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meninges
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the brain and spinal cord are part of the:
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central nervous system

 

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the largest part of the brain is the:
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cerebrum
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how many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
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12
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what is the function of the chroid plexus?
Definition
it helps in the formation of cerebrospinal fluid.
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what is the one of functions of the hypothamalus?
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temperature control
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dendrites carry messages:
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to the cell body
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what part of the brain is responsible for maintaining consciousness, mental processing, and normal speech?
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cerebrum
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what part of the nervous system is responsible for the body's ''flight or fight''?
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sympathetic
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in order for a nerve impulse to begin, it must be initiated by a/an:
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stimulus
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tapping the patellar tendon results in a muscle contraction called a:
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reflex
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what is contained in the cerebral ventricles and serves as a liquid shock absorber to protect the brain?

 

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cerebrospinal fluid
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the autonomic nervous system consists of motor neurons that would control:
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the beating of the heart
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there are four fluid filled cavities in the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid. what are they called?
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ventricles
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the body's ''vital centers'' are located in the medulla. impulses from the medulla control:
Definition
heartbeat and blood pressure.
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what structure in the brain is responsible for producing smooth coordinated movements and maintaining body posture?
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cerebellum
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if all neurons in the body were functioning normally, except those in the cerebrum. what would a person do?
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breathe
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any inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord is:
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meningitis
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what disorder is characterized by seizures believed to be resulted of uncontrolled neuron activity?
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epilepsy
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cary tells you her grandmother had a stroke, and ask you what that means.a simple explanation might be:
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she had a blockage of blood supply to her brain.
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marsha tells you her grandmother is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. which of the following symptoms would you expect her grandmother to have?
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aphasia
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what causes Alzheimer's disease?
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The cause is unknown
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a condition involving abnormal electrical impulses of the brain is:

 

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epilepsy
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which of the following is a common symptom of a CVA
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Hemiplegia
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what would cause a stroke?
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blood clot
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a disease characterized by early senility,confusion and loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings is:
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Alzheimer's Disease
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what diagnostic test removes cerebrospinal fluid with a needle?

 

Definition
Lumbar puncture
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