Nervous System Review Flashcard

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What is a subdural hematoma?

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A collection of blood between the dura mater and arachnoid mater, often resulting from head injury.

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What is the pia mater?

Back

The inner meninges that covers the brain surface, composed of blood vessels and areolar connective tissue.

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What are the four lobes of the cerebral hemisphere?

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Frontal, Temporal, Parietal, Occipital.

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Which lobe is responsible for processing auditory information?

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Temporal lobe.

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What regulates heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure?

Back

Medulla oblongata.

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What are ependymal cells?

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Glial cells that contain cilia and are responsible for circulating cerebrospinal fluid.

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What is the function of astrocytes?

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Support neurons, maintain the blood-brain barrier, and regulate blood flow.

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What is the role of microglia?

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Act as the immune defense in the central nervous system.

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What is the function of oligodendrocytes?

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Produce myelin sheath around nerve fibers in the central nervous system.

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What is the dura mater?

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The outermost layer of the meninges, providing protection to the brain and spinal cord.