Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To explain: The reason for analyzing cerebrospinal fluid in meningitis instead of blood.
Introduction: Meningitis is an infection of meninges that is usually caused by bacteria or virus. It may occur in all age groups. Early diagnosis and proper treatment are necessary to prevent the insufficiencies or death.
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Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Diagnosis involves making a “spinal tap” (lumbar puncture) and analyzing a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for signs of infection. Why analyze this fluid and not blood?
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges that can have severe effects on neurological function. Why is an infection of meningitis type this structure is so dangerous?
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Ch. 13 - Explain the difference between a sensory neuron,...Ch. 13 - What are the functional zones of a motor neuron?Ch. 13 - Define an action potential.Ch. 13 - What is a synapse? Explain the difference between...Ch. 13 - Explain what happens during synaptic integration.Ch. 13 - Prob. 6RQCh. 13 - Prob. 7RQCh. 13 - The nervous system senses, interprets, and issues...Ch. 13 - A neuron responds to adequate stimulation with...Ch. 13 - When action potentials arrive at a synapse between...
Ch. 13 - In the simplest kind of reflex______, directly...Ch. 13 - The accelerating flow of _______ ions through...Ch. 13 - Prob. 6SQCh. 13 - Prob. 7SQCh. 13 - Cerebrospinal fluid _____. a. fills cavities and...Ch. 13 - Match each region of the central nervous system...Ch. 13 - Prob. 1CTCh. 13 - In newborns and premature babies, the bloodbrain...Ch. 13 - Prob. 3CT
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