Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

12. The Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Central Nervous System

Anatomy & Physiology

12. The Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Central Nervous System

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Which condition occurs when blood collects between the dura mater and arachnoid membrane?

Subdural hematoma

Intracerebral hemorrhage

Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Epidural hematoma

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Understand the anatomy of the meninges: The meninges are three layers of protective tissue called the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Identify the location of each meningeal layer: The dura mater is the outermost layer, the arachnoid mater is the middle layer, and the pia mater is the innermost layer.

Define a subdural hematoma: This condition occurs when blood collects between the dura mater and the arachnoid membrane, often due to a head injury that causes tearing of the veins.

Differentiate between the types of hemorrhages: An epidural hematoma occurs between the skull and dura mater, a subarachnoid hemorrhage occurs between the arachnoid mater and pia mater, and an intracerebral hemorrhage occurs within the brain tissue itself.

Conclude that the condition where blood collects between the dura mater and arachnoid membrane is a subdural hematoma, based on the anatomical location of the bleeding.