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s2 T8 Flashcards

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A group of disorders associated with brain degeneration, leading to progressive memory loss and personality changes.

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Alzheimer’s Disease

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A condition characterized by unease and fear.
Symptoms of Anxiety can be treated with benzodiazepines

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Anxiety

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A behavior disorder, usually in young children, characterized by inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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A condition characterized by irregular, alternating periods of mania and depression

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Bipolar Disorder

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A condition of slowed movement.

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Bradykinesia

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A prolonged state of unconsciousness with no response to stimuli.

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Coma

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A slow, progressive deterioration of the brain affecting everyday activities (memory, thinking, alertness, reasoning).

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Dementia

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A mood disorder characterized by a lack of cheerfulness, dejection, loss of hope, and a lack of interest in daily activities.

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Depression

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A disorder of the brain resulting in seizures. There are two types of seizures: partial and generalized.

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Epilepsy

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Consist of absence (petit mal), myoclonic, tonic-clonic, akinetic, and status epilepticus seizures.

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Generalized sesures

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A condition characterized by the inability to sleep, usually caused by depression, pain, or excessive caffeine intake.

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Insomnia

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A mental state characterized by excessive excitement and feelings of grandeur.

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Mania

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Inflammation of the membranes covering the CNS, (brain, spinal cord), characterized by neck stiffness, headache, altered mental status, and fever, usually caused by bacteria.

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Meningitis

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Severe headaches which are associated with nausea or light and sound sensitivity or both.

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migraines

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A chronic, progressive degeneration of the CNS that can result in decreased stimulation, paralysis, shakiness, and speech abnormalities.

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Multiple sclerosis

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An autoimmune disorder that affects the transmission of nerve impulses throughout the body, resulting in a weakness of the skeletal muscles.

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Myasthenia gravis

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Syndrome characterized by uncontrolled drowsiness and sleepiness.

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Narcoolepsy

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Any disease of the nervous system.

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neropathy

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A condition characterized by persistent ideas, thoughts, or images causing anxiety and distress along with corresponding behaviors designed to reduce anxiety or stress, such as repeated handwashing.

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder

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An anxiety disorder in which the patient experiences recurrent attacks.

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Panic disorder

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A progressive, degenerative CNS disorder characterized by constant muscle spasms and shakiness.

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Parkinson’s disease

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Seizures that occur in only part of the brain, characterized by muscle contractions followed by relaxation

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partial sesures

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An anxiety disorder characterized by a general fear of a situation.

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Phobia

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A neurological condition that results when nerves throughout the body are not working properly, resulting in a loss of feeling or weakness.

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polyneropathy

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A neurological condition that results when nerves throughout the body are not working properly, resulting in a loss of feeling or weakness.

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posttraumatic stress disorder

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A psychotic disorder characterized by separation from reality, usually accompanied by abnormal behavior, illogical thinking, and hallucinations.

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Schizophrenia

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Also known as a CVA (cerebrovascular accident); is damage to the brain caused by either a blockage of blood supply to the brain or hemorrhage in the brain.

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Stroke

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The Nervous System can be divided into two parts:

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Central nervous system
Peripheral nervous system

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The CNS, Central Nervous System consists of the

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Brain and spinal cord

30
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lies outside of the CNS and links the rest of the body to the CNS through a network of nerves that carry impulses to and from the brain and spinal cord.

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Peripheral nervous system

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functions when the body is under stress resulting in fight or flight syndrome.

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sympathetic nervous system

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functions when the SNS is not active and is sometimes referred to as the rest-and-digest system.

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Parasympathetic system

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are neurotransmitters found in the SNS.

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Norepinephrine and epinephrine

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is the main neurotransmitter in the PNS.

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Acetylcholine

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A medication that decreases the body’s sensitivity to pain or touch.

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Anesthetic

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A medication designed to prevent seizures or convulsions.

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Anticonvulsant

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A medication designed to prevent or relieve depression.

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antidepressive

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A medication used to treat severe psychiatric disorders.

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antipsychotic

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A medication class that depresses the CNS, resulting in calmness or sleep.

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Barbiturate

40
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Root word meaning head.

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Cephal

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is a clear, watery fluid produced by the brain that helps cushion the brain and spinal cord from injury.

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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A hormonal neurotransmitter released by the brain that is involved in various functions (attention, memory, learning, emotional arousal, rewarding sensations).

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Dopamine

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The process of graphing the electrical activity of the brain.

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Electroencepholography

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The process of graphing the electrical activity of the brain.

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Electroencephalography

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Root word meaning brain.

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Encephal/o

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Root word meaning nerve.

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Nerv/o Nerv/i Neur/o Neur/i

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A fibrous group of neurons that connect the brain or spinal cord to other parts of the body.

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Nerve

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A specialized impulse-conducting cell that is the functional unit of the nervous system that forms nerves.

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Neuron

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A medication that depresses the CNS, resulting in calmness or sleep.

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Sedative

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(5-HT): A hormonal neurotransmitter released by the brain involved in various functions (mood, pain perception, sleep, appetite, maintaining normal body temperature, hormonal state).

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Serotonin

51
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Anything that excites or activates a nerve.

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Stimulus

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