Dura mater Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Anterograde (Posttraumatic) Amnesia - ANSWER Inability to remember events after an injury. Basilar Skull Fractures - ANSWER Usually occur following diffuse impact to the head (such as falls, motor vehicle crashes); generally result from extension of a linear fracture to the base of the skull and can be difficult to diagnose with a radiograph (x-ray). Battle's Sign - ANSWER Bruising behind an ear over the mastoid process that may indicate a skull fracture. Cerebral Edema - ANSWER Swelli...

ATLS Written Review Latest 2021 Graded A Retake 2023 What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? correct answer- preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? correct answer- mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! this is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT should not delay patient transfer to trauma center. Which...

Portage Learning BIOD 152 A&P 2 Final Exam 2023/2024 Identify the parts of the neuron shown in the diagram below a. dendrite b. cell body c. nucleus List the four parts of the human brain The human brain is made up of the cerebral hemispheres, diencephalon, brain stem, andcerebellum. List and describe the 3 meninges of the human brain. The leathery dura mater is the double-layered outer meninx. The middle arachnoid meninx is a loose layer separated from the dura...

Anterograde (Posttraumatic) Amnesia correct answers Inability to remember events after an injury. Basilar Skull Fractures correct answers Usually occur following diffuse impact to the head (such as falls, motor vehicle crashes); generally result from extension of a linear fracture to the base of the skull and can be difficult to diagnose with a radiograph (x-ray). Battle's Sign correct answers Bruising behind an ear over the mastoid process that may indicate a skull fracture. Cerebral ...

respiratory zone - correct answer respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveoli What does the Respiratory Zone do? - correct answer Allow inhaled oxygen to diffuse into the lung capillaries in exchange for CO2. Conducting Zone - correct answer nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles What does conducting zone do? - correct answer conducts air to respiratory zone, humidifies, warms, and filters air. Most common cancer mutation? - correct answer Acquired. What does anticholiner...

Test Bank for an Introduction to Brain and Behavior 6th Edition Bryan Kolb Chapter 1 – What are the origins of Brain and Behaviour? 1. Brain abnormalities can be related to: A) 500 disorders. B) 1000 disorders. C) 1500 disorders. D) more than 2,000 disorders. 2. All the nerve processes radiating out beyond the brain and spinal cord as well as all the neurons outside the brain and spinal cord constitute the: A) nervous system. B) central nervous system. C) peripheral nervous system...

Portage Learning NURS 231 Pathophysiology 2022 Module 6 Exam Score for this quiz: 5 out of 5 Total Questions: 33 List the 2 major divisions of the nervous system and the structures found in each. Your Answer: CNS which contains the brain and the spinal cord peripheral nervous system which contains spinal nerves, cranial nerves and ganglia that are the outside of the peripheral nervous. 1 / 1 pts Question 1 Question 2 1 / 1 pts Describe the meninges and their function. Your Answer...

Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWER T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ANSWER Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ANSWER Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - ANSWER (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias....

68W FC2 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS | VERIFIED The function of this structure is to encase and protect the brain tissue - ANSWER Skull (Cranium) The lower jaw bone - ANSWER Mandible The fused bones of the upper jaw. - ANSWER Maxillae There are three membranes that cover the brain and they are called what? - ANSWER Meninges Outermost membrane and most resilient of the meninges. - ANSWER Dura Mater The center layer of the meninges. - ANSWER Arachnoid The innermost membrane of...

AHN 572 Neuro 1, Top Questions & Answers, 100% Accurate. Coup - -Bruising at direct impact Countercoup - -Cranial Contents shift, temporal or posterior region Mechanism of Injury : Acceleraiton-Deceleration - -Coup-countercoup, where rapid acceleration of head hits directly, then crainial contents stop and shift then decelerate (diffuse injury) blunt trauma - -Direct impact Penetrating Trauma - -Penetrates into the brain tissue High velocity trauma example - -Gun shot wound ...