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SBGR ALH 185 CNS (2012 EK)

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reflex   A rapid, automatic response to a stimulus  
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interneuron   An association neuron; central nervous system neurons that are between sensory and motor neurons  
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rami   Branches  
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shingles   Viral infection of dorsal root ganglia  
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dendrite   A sensory process of a neuron  
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microglia   Phagocytic neuroglia in the central nervous system  
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sulcus   A groove or furrow  
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gyrus   A prominent fold or ridge of neural cortex on the surfaces of the cerebral hemispheres  
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neurotransmitter   A chemical compound released by one neuron to affect the membrane potential of another  
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cerebrum   The largest portion of the brain, composed of the cerebral hemispheres; includes the cerebral cortex, the basal nuclei, and the internal capsule  
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synapse   The site of communication between a nerve cell and some other cell  
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cerebellum   The posterior portion of the metencephalon, containing the cerebellar hemispheres; includes the arbor vitae, cerebral nuclei, and cerebellar cortex  
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myelin   An insulating, lipid-rich sheath around an axon; consists of multiple layers of neuroglial plasma membrane; significantly increases the impulse propagation rate along the axon  
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horns   Projections of gray matter toward the outer surface of the spinal cord  
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seizure   Temporary cerebral disorder accompanied by abnormal movements, unusual sensations, inappropriate behavior or some combination of these signs and symptoms  
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electroencephalogram   A graphic record of the electrical activities of the brain  
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meninges   Three membranes that surround the surfaces of the central nervous system; the dura mater, the arachnoid, and the pia mater  
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diencephalon   A division of the brain that includes the epithalamus, thalamus and hypothalamus  
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ganglia   A collection of neuron cell bodies outside the central nervous system  
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plexus   A network or braid  
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