Describe the structures and cells involved in formation of the blood-brain barrier & the CSF-brain barrier.  Understand their importance in protecting the brain and how they affect medical treatment of the brain.

Q: Describe three functions of the cerebrospinal fluid.

A: Three functions of CSF are: Acts as a shockproof cushion for brain and spinal cord.  Keeps brain…

Q: List the functions of cerebrospinal fluid.

A: The nervous system is involved in the coordination and controlling of various activities in the…

Q: The meninges are composed of 3 layers. What is the name of the innermost, delicate connective tissue…

A: The membranous covering of the spinal cord and brain is called meninges. The arachnoid mater, pia…

Q: Describe the nature and significance of the blood-brain barrier.

A: The blood-brain barrier is an important part of the central nervous system. it is studied under the…

Q: Intracranial headache may result from all the following clinical causes, except :-a- decreased CSF…

A: Clinical presentation  in case of intracranial pathology can result in intracranial headache. Pain…

Q: Describe the changes in the brain as Alzheimer’s diseasedevelops and the effects on function.

A: A healthy brain has billions of neurons that are involved in the processing and transmitting of…

Q: A 52-year-old man with hypertension is brought to the emergency department after a stroke. An MRI of…

A: The picture points out the region of corticobulbar and corticospinal tracts or pyramidal tracts, its…

Q: Explain why a lesion in the brain stem is more critical thanone in the cerebral hemisphere.

A: A brain lesion or tumor is a collection or mass in the brain made up of abnormal cells in the brain.…

Q: Identify key structures associated with the meninges by coloring each structure in the following…

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Q: Identify new brain scanning devices (at least 3) used by neurologist or biopsychologist

A: There are many brain scanning devices which are used by neurologist or biopsychologist.They are…

Q: Do doctors always know exactly what causes an individual’s Alzheimer’s disease? Provide evidence…

A: Alzheimer's disease  It is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that causes slow destruction…

Q: State the function and location of CSF.

A: The human body is a well built machine in which all the organs coordinate together to make it work.…

Q: Name the fluid present between the layers of meninges.

A: Meninges are the three membranes that surround organs of the central nervous system(CNS)- brain and…

Q: pathway of CSF from the choroid plexus to the arachnoid villi

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Q: explain how Alzheimer's is diagnosed, how the symptoms are and how they develop.

A: Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that destroys the memory and thinking skills as…

Q: Name the two components of the brain barrier system and explain the importance of this system.

A: The brain is one of the largest and most complex three-pound organs in the human body enclosed in a…

Q: Describe the physical changes that occur in the cortex of the brain

A: Changes in brain size, vasculature, and memory are caused by ageing. With increased age, the brain…

Q: major contributing factors leading to Parkinson’s disease

A: Parkinson’s disease is a kind of progressive neurological syndrome in which some neurons that are…

Q: If a person is diagnosed with subarachnoid haemorage (ruptured anerysm) and after surgery in the…

A: Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is the bleeding in the subarachnoid space it is caused by trauma or…

Q: What important function does the blood-brain barrier serve? How might this barrier be problematic at…

A: Blood brain barrier is a highly selective semipermeable border of endothelial cells that surrounds…

Q: Mrs. Giammo asks, "How is what I had different from a stroke?" Provide a simple explanation of how a…

A: One of the most common and life-threatening illnesses are major neurological illnesses like Stroke…

Q: Compare and contrast Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’slymphomas based on pathophysiology, signs and…

A: Lymphoma is cancer that starts in the immune system's fighting cells called lymphocytes. The lymph…

Q: List three meninges of the brain; two subdivisions of the dura mater; and the relationship of the…

A: 3 meninges of brain are : pia matter, arachnoid, dura mater. Two sub divisions of dura mater are…

Q: Which brain structure aids in the spread of generalized seizures? a. amygdala b. corpus callosum…

A: Seizures occur when there is a burst of an action potential at an increased frequency and the…

Q: Explain the effect of the production of more CSF than canbe reabsorbed.

A: The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain and spinal cord is a clear, colourless liquid. The cns…

Q: Differentiate the types of hematomas and describe theeffect of a hematoma on the brain.

A: A hematoma is a blood clot that forms outside of blood vessels. Hematomas are generated when a blood…

Q: These tumors cause hydrocephalus and increased intracranial pressure by blocking CSF pathways and by…

A: As a tumour grows, it may fill or compress the fourth ventricle, blocking the flow of CSF and…

Q: Identify at least three symptoms a person who has sustained damage to their cerebellum might…

A: The coordination of voluntary motor action, balance and equilibrium, and muscle tone are all…

Q: Present the most current strategies for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

A: Alzheimer's is a degenerative neural disorder that is associated with dementia. It is caused by…

Q: Describe the meningeal coverings surrounding the brain, and explain how the meninges and…

A: The Central neural system is a dorsally placed hollow structure lying along the mid-dorsal axis of…

Q: Predict what might happen if the choroid plexus produced excessive CSF,in amounts greater than the…

A: The choroid plexus (ChP) is a is a plexus of tissue found in each of the brain ventricles, which…

Q: a. List several causative organisms of meningitisand the age groups primarily affectedby each.b.…

A: “Since you have asked multiple question, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: Describe a “real-life” example of how Alzheimer's has affected someone a famous person or anyone.

A: The built-up of beta-amyloid protein which is the breakdown product of a larger protein called…

Q: In the examination of the cerebrospinal fluid, how to differentiate between subarachnoid hemorrhage…

A: A clear, colorless fluid found in the region surrounding the brain and spinal cord is referred to as…

Q: Describe the speech comprehension of people with Wernicke’s aphasia.

A: Wernicke's aphasia is a fluent aphasia in which a person is able to speak fluently but the speech…

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A: Seizures can be defined as the recurrent episodes of involuntary bodily movements. It is…

Q: A pediatric patient is accumulating CSF in their cranium in the subarachnoid space between the…

A: Hydrocephalus refers to the condition in which the cerebrospinal fluid or CSF is accumulated within…

Q: Explain why a tumor in the cerebral hemisphere may growquite large before any signs appear, but a…

A: Tumor in cerebral hemisphere is usually benign and is caused by , an abnormal growth of cells. Brain…