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Neurology PG 721
Neurology PG 721
Arteriography : Angiography is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels
and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins, and the heart chambers. This is traditionally done by
injecting a radio-opaque contrast agent into the blood vessel and imaging using X-ray based techniques such as
fluoroscopy.
29. Explain the central and peripheral nervous systems. : The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord,
while the peripheral nervous system includes all of the nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord and extend
to other parts of the body including muscles and organs.
1. Dendrite
2. Nucleus
3. Soma
4. Myelin Sheath
5. Schwann Cell
6. Node of Raniver
7. Axon terminal
Describe the functions of each of the following.
2. CSF : Cerebrospinal fluid, also known as CSF, is a clear, colorless fluid that flows through the brain and spinal cord,
surrounding and cushioning it from injury. CSF has the same consistency as water and delivers nutrients to your central
nervous system (CNS).
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