Cellular Neurology
Dendrites, soma, axon and axon terminal make up this
Neuron
The 2 major divisions of the nervous system
CNS and PNS
This separates the frontal lobe and the parietal lobe
Central sulcus
Name the 3 layers of meninges
dura, arachnoid, and pia mater
Medical term for stroke
Cerebrovascular accident
These glial cells are for cushioning and support
Satellite cells
These nerves send information from the skin to the brain
Afferent
The interbrain is also known as the?
Diencephalon
The process in which spinal fluid is removed to be tested is called this
Spinal tap or lumber puncture
Headache, dizziness, ringing in ears, possible LOC, fatigue and behavioral changes are associated with this
Traumatic Brain Injury
The chemical messengers that are found in the tiny sacs in the axon terminal are called these
Neurotransmitters
This part of our nervous system is responsible for "fight or flight".
Sympathetic
This part of the brain stem connects to the spinal cord
Medulla oblongata
Name the 2 cranial nerves that do not stem from the brain stem
Optic and olfactory
The classic signs of meningitis are
Headache, stiff neck and fever
Name the 2 support cells that produce myelin
Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes
These 3 things help to speed up the transmission of an impulse
Warm body temperature, diameter of the axon, and mylination
This part of the brain coordinates body movements and balance
Cerebellum
Right sided weakness, right facial droop and difficulty with lip movements would indicate a stroke occurred here
Left frontal lobe
This autoimmune disease destroys the myelin sheath of the nerve cell axons
Multiple Sclerosis
Glial cells are also known as these types of cells
neurglia
These help to protect the body from harm
Reflexes
This part of the brain (about the size of a pearl) is a key part in the autonomic branch of the nervous system regulating metabolism, hunger, thirst and body temperature - just to name a few
hypothalamus
This is responsible for regulating heart rate, BP, breathing and controls reflexes for coughing, sneezing and vomiting
Medulla oblongata
This disease is characterized by tremors, deficits in coordination and usually develops after the age of 60.
Parkinsons Disease