This term refers to the bundled, myelinated fibers of the white matter areas of the brain.
What is tract(s)?
100
Region of the spinal column ideally suited for a lumbar puncture and withdrawal of CSF.
What is inferior of L-3?
100
Our senses can be divided into two main types - this type encompasses the majority of sensory receptors.
What is/are general senses?
100
These 3 cranial nerves play a role in both our sense of taste and each has a motor function as well.
What are the facial, glossopharylngeal and vagus nerves?
100
Often studied with EEG patterns, individuals can display normal cycles or patterns of insomnia or narcolepsy.
What is the sleep-wake cycle?
200
The more predominate of these structures are used to divide the cerebral cortex into 5 lobes.
What are sulci?
200
This structure protects the entire CNS and is also CNS location for bacterial infections.
What is/are the meninges?
200
This muscle contracts during near vision allowing us to focus on objects closer than 20 feet.
What is the ciliary muscle?
200
This nerve is the sole source of motor control of the diaphragm.
What is the phrenic?
200
Plaques and tangles are commonly observed in the brains of individuals suffering from this brain disorder.
What is AD?
300
These chambers of the brain are filled with CSF.
What are ventricles?
300
This is the anatomical location of the bulk of the ascending (sensory) tracts within the spinal cord.
What is dorsal?
300
These sense receptors increase there surface area through the modification of immobile cilia.
What are olfactory receptors?
300
Name the two anatomical structures of the CNS that provide the primary command level control of all motor function.
What are the cerebellum and the basal nuclei?
300
Altered levels of this neurotransmitter are frequently observed in patients suffering from PD and HD.
What is dopamine?
400
This structure includes the thalamus, hypothalamus and epithalamus.
What is the diencephalon?
400
This term refers to the collection of nerve roots located inferior to spinal cord and within the vertebral column - it is so named because of its resemblance to a horse's tail.
What is the cauda equine?
400
This structure of the inner ear contains the neurons which are ultimately responsible for our perception of sound waves.
What is the cochlea?
400
This frequently assessed spinal reflex includes structures such as a tendon organ and a muscle spindle.
What is the patellar reflex, knee-jerk reflex, or stretch reflex?
400
Term applied to spinal cord trauma that damages the dorsal roots or sensory aspects of the spine.
What is paresthesia(s)?
500
This portion of the brain plays a critical role in regulating the homeostasis of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
What is the medulla?
500
The ventral roots and ventral region of the gray matter of the spinal cord predominantly contain this type of neuron.
What are motor or efferent neurons?
500
The feeling that the room is constantly spinning might suggest an injury has occurred to this structure?
What are the semicircular ducts (crista ampullaris)?
500
Stepping on a sharp object will initiate this type of reflex - as will someone grabbing your arm without your consent.
What is crossed-extensor reflex?
500
Destruction of the ventral horn neurons usually results in this neuromuscular disorder.