Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges thatcan have severe effects on neurological function. Why isinfection of this structure potentially so dangerous?

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Q: Why are ganglia and nerves not surrounded byprotective structures like the meninges of the CNS?

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Q: Where does  the production of CSF takes place  Choice  A. Spinal cord primarily  B. Choroid plexi…

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Q: Please Explain comprehensively how the ganglia originated embryologically? How do these affect the…

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Q: Why do epidural, subdural, and intracerebral hematomas act like expanding masses?

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Q: A patient with a cerebral lesion exhibits loss of fine motor control ofthe left hand, arm, forearm,…

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Q: What components of the nervous system are directly affected by meningitis?

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Q: How does an increase in the CO2 concentration in theblood affect the pH of cerebrospinal fluid?

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Q: Fill in the blank:  The dorsal root of a spinal nerve contains the _______________________ neurons.

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Q: embryological origins of the ganglia

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Q: Tectospinal tract :-a- originate mainly from the inferior colliculusb- originate mainly from the…

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A: Schwan cells are responsible for producing mylein sheath over the nerve fibres.

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Q: Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges that can have severe effects on neurological function.…

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Q: Where is cerebrospinal fluid present in body?Mention any two of its function.

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Q: Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Diagnosis…

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Wound infections

A wound is damaged or breaks in the surface of the skin. The wound is divided into two types, they are acute wound that includes minor cuts, laceration, bites, etc, and chronic wounds that can become slow to heal including ulcers on the legs and feet. Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a wound.