Health Science I

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What is an EEG?

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EEG stands for Electroencephalogram, a test used to diagnose epilepsy by measuring electrical activity in the brain.

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What is the function of dendrites?

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Dendrites are portions of a nerve cell that receive and transmit messages to the cell body.

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What does the frontal lobe of the brain control?

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The frontal lobe is responsible for voluntary muscle movement.

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What is multiple sclerosis?

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Multiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system that affects communication between the brain and the body.

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What is the difference between paraplegia and quadriplegia?

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Paraplegia affects only the legs, while quadriplegia affects all four extremities.

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What is the role of the central nervous system?

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The central nervous system processes information and coordinates responses throughout the body.

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What is a CT scan used for?

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A CT scan (Computed Tomography) is used to create detailed images of the body's internal structures, often used in diagnosing various conditions.

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What are excitable cells?

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Excitable cells are cells that can transmit signals throughout the body, such as neurons and muscle cells.

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What is the protective layer that coats the axon called?

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The protective layer that coats the axon is called the myelin sheath.

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What is the primary function of the occipital lobe?

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The occipital lobe primarily processes visual information.