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A very broad answer is meningitis which is an infection of one of the membranes that surround both the brain and spinal cord.
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What is the spine and the brain part of in the body?
yes the spine is very importantto the brain. the spine contains the spinal cord that is the main passageway for nerves to get to and from the brain ...if this passage way was to be disconnected in anyway it would cause the body, spine down, to become paralyzed
What is a infection of the brain called?
One name for a brain infection is encephalitis.
What organs belong to the central nervous system?
I think the main organs are the brain and the actual nerves.
What is A bony or cartilaginous structure that surrounds and protects the brain of chordates?
The Cranium
What occurs when an infection upsets the healthy balance of elements in the brain?
An infection upsets this balance, and brain damage can occur when the cells of the brain are either deprived of important nutrients or exposed to toxic levels of particular substances.
What infectionof the covering of the brain and spinal cord?
Meningitis is an infection of the fluid that surrounds the spine and brain.
Is meningitis in dogs contagious?
This is an inflammation of the meningeal lamina that surrounds the brain and the spine marrow. This is septic, which means "infected".
Are there any alternatives to meningocele repair?
There is no alternative to surgical repair. Risk of infection and damage to the spine and brain is high with an opening to the spine, so surgery is necessary to close the opening and drain the excess fluid that could put pressure on the brain.
Is meningitis a nerve disorder?
NO. Meningitis is an infection of your meninges, the membranes that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by a virus or bacterial infection. Generally, your body's immune system is able to contain and defeat these infections. However, when an infection gets into your bloodstream, it can make its way to your brain's membranes and cause inflammation. This swelling can harm or destroy nerve cells and cause bleeding in the brain.
What to organ systems allow you to feel pain?
the spine that sends a pain signal to the brain .spine .brain
What is the bony structure that surrounds the brain?
The bony structure that surrounds the brain is known as the skull, or "cranium".
Which surface is the oral spine located on a starfish?
The oral spine surrounds the mouth of the starfish, so it should be located on the oral surface.
What is the spine and the brain part of in the body?
yes the spine is very importantto the brain. the spine contains the spinal cord that is the main passageway for nerves to get to and from the brain ...if this passage way was to be disconnected in anyway it would cause the body, spine down, to become paralyzed
What name that surrounds the brain structure?
cranium
What cavity is completely enclosed in bone and surrounds the brain and spinal cord?
The dorsal cavity is completely enclosed in bone and surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
What is a infection of the brain called?
One name for a brain infection is encephalitis.
Is the cerebellum a liquid that surrounds the brain?
No, that liquid which surrounds your brain and circulate in the ventricles and central canals of the CNS is called cerebro-spinal fluid (or better known as CSF).
