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What are meninges? Name the 3 membranes. - ANSWER They are membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord. 1. Dura mater 2. Arachnoid mater 3. Pia mater What is the space above the dura mater called? What does it contain? - ANSWER Epidural space -It contains arteries Describe the dura mater - ANSWER Dense, outermost meninge. It is a fibrous, inelastic sheath that encloses the brain and spinal cord What is the space between the dura mater and arachnoid mater? What does it contain?...

Midterm Unitek term 1 Latest Update with Verified Solutions (oral/Tympanic)- 97.6-99.6 12 major organ systems - Integumentary - Skeletal - Muscular - Nervous - Endocrine - Circulatory - Lymphatic - Immune - Respiratory - Digestive - Urinary - Reproductive 2.5 hrs/week What is the minimum amount of Moderat weekly exercise needed to balance nutritional intake? 24 hour urine collection used to collect the total volume of urine excreted in 24 hours for diagnostic examin...

1. Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the brain and brain stem. a. Explain the function of the twelve cranial nerves I – Olfactory (Smell) Function: Sensory, carries impulses for sense and smell Sign of Dysfunction: Loss or disturbance in the sense of smell. II – Optic (Sight) Function: Sensory, carries impulses for vision Sign of Dysfunction: decreased visual acuity and contrast sensitivity, impaired color vision, and an afferent pupillary defect. (blindness) III – Oculom...

Rostral - Answer-toward the nose Caudal - Answer-toward the tail Major portions of the brain - Answer-Brain stem, Cerebrum, cerebellum Cerebrum is ___% of brain volume - Answer-83 Cerebellum contains ___% of the neurons - Answer-50 The brain weighs ___ pounds - Answer-3.5 Longitudinal Fissure - Answer-separates 2 cerebral hemispheres (left/right) Central Sulcus - Answer-Separates frontal & parietal lobe Gyri - Answer-folds Sulci - Answer-grooves cortex - Answer-surf...

NURS 403 - Final Exam With Complete Solutions 2024. What are the four lobes of the brain? - ANSWER Frontal Parietal Temporal Occipital Where is the frontal lobe located & what is it responsible for? - ANSWER Front of the brain Motor movement and personality Where is the parietal lobe located & what is it responbile for? - ANSWER Behind frontal lobe & above temporal lobes Sensation & Perception Where is the temporal lobe located and what is it responsible for? - ANSWER Side of the bra...

Which subluxation hypotheses occurs most commonly in chiropractic practice? a. somatosomatic b. somatoautonomic c. neuroimmunomodulation d. psychosomatic correct answer: a. somatosomatic The intradiscal pressure is the least in which position? a. walking b. standing c. sitting d. lying prone correct answer: d. lying prone Pressure in the lumbar disc is increased most in which of the following positions? a. standing b. sitting c. sitting, bending forward d. sitting, bend...

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

Neuroscience EXAM 1– USA (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: function of brainstem Answer: basic bodily functions necessary for survival (e.g. HR, BP, RR) Q: cephalic flexure Answer: divides brain and brainstem Q: cervical flexure Answer: divides brainstem from spinal cord Q: defects during migration stage of development Answer: dyslexia, lissencephaly (smooth brain) Q: growth of brain due to: A...

1. What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done?: preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. 2. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done?:  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. 3. Which brain lobes do the following hold: 1. anterior fossa...

What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? - 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? - 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...