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neurology

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Which hemisphere of the brain performs mathematical and logical reasoning and problem solving   left hemisphere  
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Where is cerebrospinal fluid formed   Epindymal cells, which line the walls of the ventricles  
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What is the functional unit of the nervous system   neuron  
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What are the three layers of the meninges from the outermost to innermost   dura mater, arachnoid, pia mater  
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What is the largest part of the brain   cerebrum  
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The only connection between the right and left hemispheres of the cerebrum is what   corpus callosum  
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What does the cerebellum do for the body   -monitors muscle tone and position -coordinates new muscle movements  
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Explain the important roles these part of the brain; hypothalamus,   -hypothalamus:regulates body temperature, sensations of hunger and thirst,and the rhythn of the body, plays a role in emotions and sexual dive;  
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What are the differences between afferent and efferent   afferent: nerves that carry SENSORY NERVE impulses from the body to the brain, or from the body to the spinal cord Efferent: nerves that carry MOTOR NERVE impulses from the brain to the body, or from the spinal cord to the body  
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Explain the function of each lobe; frontal   frontal-originates conscious thought and intelligence, Predicts future events and the benefits or consequences of actions  
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Know figure 10-2 What does the central nervous system consist of   brain and spinal cord  
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What does the peripheral nervous system consist of   cranial nerves and spinal nerves  
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What does the autonomic nervous system consist of   heart muscle, smooth muscle, glands  
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What does the Somatic nervous system consist of   voluntary skeletal muscles  
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Parasympathetic Division does what for the body   "rest and digest"  
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Sympathetic Division does what for the body   "active and alert"  
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Explain the important roles these part of the brain; thalamus   -thalamus:acts as a relay station, receiving sensory information; -medulla oblongata; contains centers that set the respiratory rate and control the heart rate.  
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Explain the important roles these part of the brain; medulla oblongata, midbrain   -medulla oblongata; contains centers that set the respiratory rate and control the heart rate.  
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Explain the important roles these part of the brain; midbrain   -midbrain: coordinates immediate reflex responses, maintains muscle tone and position of extremitis  
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Explain the function of each lobe; parietal,   analyzes sensory information about touch, temperature,vibration, and pain from receptors in the skin, joints,and muscles  
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Explain the function of each lobe; frontal,parietal, temporal, and occipital   Temporal-Analyzes sensory information about hearing and smell Occipital: Analyzes sensory information about vision  
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