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Definition
It is an infection of the Meningies of the brain.
Viral is treatable
Bacterial is the worse of the two.
- 40 % fatal rate
Suspect in any child with a fever
- stiff neck ( nuchal regidity )
- rash over the thorax
- blue in color |
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Definition
An infection of the Brain causing the retention of fluid.
West Nile is the most common casue.
- Carried by birds
- Spread by ticks |
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| What and where are the Meningies? |
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Definition
They are layers within the skull that cover the brain.
Start with the outermost and go in:
- Dura Mater
- Arachnoid
- Pia Mater |
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| What does the Limbic System of the brain help to control? |
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Definition
The Limbic System consists of portions of the Cerebrum and the Diencephalon.
The Limbic System influences:
- Emotions
- Mood
- Pain
- Pleasure |
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| What and where is the Hypothalamus? |
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Definition
It is the most inferior portion of the Diencephalon and superior portion of the Brain Stem. It is important in the control of the Pituitary Gland.
- temperature regulation
- heart rate
- digestion
- thirst
- hunger
- sleep cycle
- emotions
- sexual developement |
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| What does the Subthalamus help control? |
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Definition
| It helps in controlling motor functions. |
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| What does the Thalamus do? |
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Definition
| It processes most sensory input and influences mood and general body movements associated with anger and rage. |
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| Where is the Diencephalon and what does it include? |
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Definition
It lies between the Brain Stem and the Cerebrum.
Includes
- Thalamus
- Subthalamus
- Hypothalamus
- Epithalamus |
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| What does the Temporal lobe of the Brain control? |
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