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the innermost layer of the meninges is the:
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which of the following might a neuron have more than one of?
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| the single long arm of a neuron is the? |
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| how far down the spinal column does the spinal cord extend? |
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| to the second lumbar vertebrate |
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| the medulla is part of the: |
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| the three parts of the brain stem are the medulla, pons and the: |
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| the space that separates the axon of one neuron from the dendrite of the next is the: |
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| the second largest part of the brain that coordinates balance and walking is the: |
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| the tough fluid-containing membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord is the: |
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| the brain and spinal cord are part of the: |
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| the largest part of the brain is the: |
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| how many pairs of cranial nerves are there? |
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| what is the function of the chroid plexus? |
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| it helps in the formation of cerebrospinal fluid. |
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| what is the one of functions of the hypothamalus? |
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| dendrites carry messages: |
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| what part of the brain is responsible for maintaining consciousness, mental processing, and normal speech? |
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| what part of the nervous system is responsible for the body's ''flight or fight''? |
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| in order for a nerve impulse to begin, it must be initiated by a/an: |
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| tapping the patellar tendon results in a muscle contraction called a: |
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what is contained in the cerebral ventricles and serves as a liquid shock absorber to protect the brain?
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| the autonomic nervous system consists of motor neurons that would control: |
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| there are four fluid filled cavities in the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid. what are they called? |
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| the body's ''vital centers'' are located in the medulla. impulses from the medulla control: |
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| heartbeat and blood pressure. |
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| what structure in the brain is responsible for producing smooth coordinated movements and maintaining body posture? |
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| if all neurons in the body were functioning normally, except those in the cerebrum. what would a person do? |
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| any inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord is: |
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| what disorder is characterized by seizures believed to be resulted of uncontrolled neuron activity? |
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| cary tells you her grandmother had a stroke, and ask you what that means.a simple explanation might be: |
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| she had a blockage of blood supply to her brain. |
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| marsha tells you her grandmother is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. which of the following symptoms would you expect her grandmother to have? |
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| what causes Alzheimer's disease? |
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a condition involving abnormal electrical impulses of the brain is:
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| which of the following is a common symptom of a CVA |
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| what would cause a stroke? |
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| a disease characterized by early senility,confusion and loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings is: |
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what diagnostic test removes cerebrospinal fluid with a needle?
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