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A space in the brain that contains cerebrospinal fluid is known as a(n):

Which of these is a life-threatening form of hyperthyroidism characterized by severe tachycardia, hyperthermia, alterations in mentation, and possible death?

If a patient goes into a comatose state slowly, has no focal findings, and has preserved pupillary functions, you would expect the cause of the coma to be:

Blood supply to the brain is supplied by the:

What is the function of insulin within the body?

Name two disorders of the adrenal glands.

List two medical emergencies that are the result of hyperglycemia.

You are caring for an unconscious patient.  Family states that she has been complaining of weakness, lethargy, nausea and vomiting over the last several days.  Family denies a history of diabetes, however, her CBG is found to be 55.  Heart rate 80. You also see peaked T waves and flattened P waves on the cardiac monitor.  You note hyper pigmentation of the patients oral mucosa and hands.  BP is 90/60, with little response to fluids. The only medication found in the home is Solu-Cortef.  What is the most likely cause of the patient’s condition?

Unused glucose is stored in the body in the form of:

The functional units of the nervous system are: