AAMI Pathology for Embalmers Unit 4 Questions and Answers Already Passed

AAMI Pathology for Embalmers Unit 4 Questions and Answers Already Passed what are the 2 main parts of the nervous system? Brain, Spinal Cord how many pairs of cranial nerves are there? 12 how many pairs of spinal nerves are there? 31 what are the 3 layers of protective membranes. Dura Mater, Arachnoid, Pia Mater what are the protective membranes that cover the brain called? Meninges what is the brain also known as? Encephalon what are the 3 major divisions of the brain? Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Brain Stem what are the cavities that are contained within the brain called? Ventricles inflammation of the meninges. Meningitis common bacteria causing _________: - hemophilus influenza - streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) - neisseria meningtidis (meningococcus) Meningitis what is the most causative agent of meningitis? Meningococcus in this disease organisms enter via blood or lymphatic system or direct are extensions of local infections such as otitis media and matoiditis, or frontal sinus infection. Meningitis meningitis that is caused by meningococcus is referred to as _________ and is the most serious form of the disease. Epidemic Meningitis epidemic meningitis is transmitted person to person through the ________ tract via droplet spray or direct contact with respiratory discharges. Respiratory if not treated this disease can result in serious brain damage or death. Meningitis symptoms of _____ include: - fever - increase in headaches - chills - stiff, painful neck Meningitis how is bacterial meningitis treated Antibiotics excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain causing them to enlarge and push against the skull. Hydrocephalus what is referred to as "water on the brain" Hydrocephalus results from the blockage of normal outflow of cerebrospinal fluid. Hydrocephalus hydrocephalus can be congenital or acquired. T/F True when this occurs in young, due to the fact that ossification of the cranial bones has not yet occurred, a great distension and enlargement of the cranium can be seen. Hydrocephalus in adults, the cranial enlargement is not seen, because