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The Brain
Cincinnati Fire Department Paramedic Class 02
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Anatomy
Professional
02/09/2009

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Term
What is Meningitis?
Definition
It is an infection of the Meningies of the brain.

Viral is treatable
Bacterial is the worse of the two.
- 40 % fatal rate

Suspect in any child with a fever
- stiff neck ( nuchal regidity )
- rash over the thorax
- blue in color
Term
What is Encephaliltis ?
Definition
An infection of the Brain causing the retention of fluid.

West Nile is the most common casue.
- Carried by birds
- Spread by ticks
Term
What and where are the Meningies?
Definition
They are layers within the skull that cover the brain.

Start with the outermost and go in:
- Dura Mater
- Arachnoid
- Pia Mater
Term
What does the Limbic System of the brain help to control?
Definition
The Limbic System consists of portions of the Cerebrum and the Diencephalon.

The Limbic System influences:
- Emotions
- Mood
- Pain
- Pleasure
Term
What and where is the Hypothalamus?
Definition
It is the most inferior portion of the Diencephalon and superior portion of the Brain Stem. It is important in the control of the Pituitary Gland.
- temperature regulation
- heart rate
- digestion
- thirst
- hunger
- sleep cycle
- emotions
- sexual developement
Term
What does the Subthalamus help control?
Definition
It helps in controlling motor functions.
Term
What does the Thalamus do?
Definition
It processes most sensory input and influences mood and general body movements associated with anger and rage.
Term
Where is the Diencephalon and what does it include?
Definition
It lies between the Brain Stem and the Cerebrum.

Includes
- Thalamus
- Subthalamus
- Hypothalamus
- Epithalamus
Term
What does the Temporal lobe of the Brain control?
Definition
Hearing and memory.
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