Identify the Following Terms

question 39

Short Answer

Identify the following terms:
destalinization

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Definitions:

Lumbar Puncture

The insertion of a needle between the vertebrae in the lumbar area for the purpose of withdrawing spinal fluid.

Meningitis

An inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, often caused by infection.

Subarachnoid Space

The interval between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater covering the brain and spinal cord, filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

Complex Reflex Action

A motor reflex that involves multiple interneurons in addition to the primary sensory and motor neuron, allowing for a more sophisticated response to a stimulus.