. GUIDE QUESTIONS: Central Nervous System 1. 2. PE” PWHQP‘...

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GUIDE QUESTIONS: Central Nervous System 1. 2. PE" PWHQP' Describe the structure and functions of the central nervous system in general terms. Describe the embryonic development ofthe brain into the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain, and explain how this correlates with the division ofthe brain into five mature regions derived from the three initial ones Describe the cerebrum and the functions of the cerebral lobes Describe the location and structure ofthe diencephalon and to explain the autonomic functions of its chief components—the thalamus, hypothalamus, epitlylamus, and pituitarygland. Describe the location of the Wand the functions of its various structures. Describe the m Describe the location and structure ofthe medulla oblongata and to state its functions. Describe the protective meninges of the CNS Describe the properties and functions OfEQEEPIQEBlEQl fluid. 10. Explain the importance ofthe blood—brain barrierin maintaining homeostasis within the brain 11. List the common neurotransmitters of the brain, along with theirfunctions. 12. Describe the structure of the spinal cord.|

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