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3 Review Q's Nervous system and senses MT Flashcards

1
Q

What is the space between two neurons or between a neuron and a receptor organ is known as?

A

synapse

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2
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What is the white protective covering over some parts of the spinal cord and the axon of most peripheral nerves?

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myelin sheath

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3
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What are the root-like structures of a nerve that receive impulses and conduct them to the cell body?

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dendrites

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4
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what is the layer of the meninges that is located nearest to the brain and spinal cord?

A

pia mater

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5
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Seven vital body functions are regulated by?

A

hypothalamus

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6
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which nerves are the division of the autonomic nervous system that prepare the body for emergencies and stress?

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sympathetic nerves

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7
Q

what is a network of intersecting nerves called?

A

plexus

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8
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cranial nerves are part of which division of the nervous system?

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peripheral

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9
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what relays sensory stimuli from the spinal cord and midbrain to the cerebral cortex?

A

thalamus

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10
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which neurons carry impulses away from the brain and spinal cord

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efferent neurons

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11
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what connects the brain and spinal cord?

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brainstem

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12
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what coordinates muscular activity?

A

cerebellum

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13
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what controls basic survival functions?

A

medulla oblongata

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14
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what is the uppermost layer of the brain?

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cerebrum

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15
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what do you call a physician who specializes in administering anesthetic agents?

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anesthesiologist

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16
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what is a profound state of unconsciousness marked by an absence of spontaneous eye movements, no response to painful stimuli, and the lack of speech?

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coma

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17
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what kind of drug is also known as a tranquilizer?

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anxiolytic

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18
Q

what is a sensory perception that has no basis in external stimulation?

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hallucination

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19
Q

what is an excessive fear of heights?

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acrophobia

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20
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what is an acute condition that is characterized by confusion, disorientation, disordered thinking and memory, agitation, and hallucination?

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delirium

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21
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what is the term meaning inflammation of the spinal cord or inflammation of bone marrow?

A

myelitis

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what is the term meaning an abnormal fear of being in small or enclosed spaces?

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claustrophobia

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23
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what condition is characterized by severe lightning-like pain due to an inflammation of the fifth cranial nerve?

A

trigeminal neuralgia

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24
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what is the medical term for the condition known as a developmental reading disorder?

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dyslexia

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25
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what is the bruising of brain tissue as the result of a head injury?

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cerebral contusion

26
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what are mental conditions characterized by excessive, irrational dread or fear that is out of proportion to the real danger in a situation?

A

anxiety disorders

27
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what is a low-grade chronic depression with symptoms that are milder than those of severe depression but are present on a majority of days for two or more years?

A

dysthymia

28
Q

what is the structure that maintains the shape of the eye and protects the delicate inner layers of tissue?

A

sclera

29
Q

what is the snail-shaped structure of the inner ear?

A

cochlea

30
Q

what is known as the blind spot of the eye?

A

optic disc

31
Q

what lies between the outer ear and the middle ear?

A

tympanic membrane

32
Q

what separates the middle ear from the inner ear?

A

oval window

33
Q

what is the auditory ossicle, also known as the anvil, also called?

A

incus

34
Q

what term refers to the common changes in the eyes that occur with aging?

A

presbyopia

35
Q

what is it called when a laser is used to repair a detached retina?

A

retinopexy

36
Q

what is the inward turning of the edge of the eyelid called?

A

entropion

37
Q

what is inflammation of the middle ear also called?

A

otitis media

38
Q

what is the unit of measurement of a lens’s refractive power?

A

diopter

39
Q

what is the term meaning bleeding from the ears?

A

otorrhagia

40
Q

what is the surgical incision of the eardrum to create an opening for the placement of ear tubes?

A

myringotomy

41
Q

what is diagnosed using a visual field test to determine losses in peripheral vision?

A

glaucoma

42
Q

what is inflammation of the uvea, causing swelling and irritation called?

A

uveitis

43
Q

what leads from the middle ear to the nasal cavity and the throat?

A

Eustachian tube

44
Q

what is secreted by glands that line the external auditory canal?

A

cerumen or earwax

45
Q

what is the condition in which the eye does not focus properly because of uneven curvatures of the cornea?

A

astigmatism

46
Q

what is inflammation of the labyrinth that can result in vertigo and deafness?

A

labyrinthitis

47
Q

what is used to measure visual acuity?

A

Snellen chart

48
Q

what does a radial keratotomy performed treat?

A

myopia

49
Q

what is the condition in which the pupils are unequal in size ?

A

anisocoria

50
Q

what is performed in preparation for the placement of a cochlear implant?

A

mastoidectomy

51
Q

what is also known as a stye?

A

hordeolum

52
Q

what is the medical term for the condition commonly known as swimmer’s ear?

A

otomycosis

53
Q

what is the ability of the lens to bend light rays so they focus on the retina?

A

refraction

54
Q

what is a sense of whirling, dizziness, and the loss of balance?

A

vertigo

55
Q

What is a specialist in measuring the accuracy of vision?

A

optometrist

56
Q

what is the inflammation of the cornea that can be due to many causes, including bacterial, viral, or fungal infections?

A

keratitis

57
Q

what is the medical term for color blindness?

A

monochromatism

58
Q

what is the ringing of the ears called?

A

tinnitus

59
Q

what is swelling and inflammation of the optic nerve at the point of entrance into the eye through the optic disk?

A

papilledema (choked disk)

60
Q

what is the angle where the upper and lower eyelids meet?

A

canthus

61
Q

what is the term that describes any error of refraction in which images do not focus properly on the retina?

A

ametropia

62
Q

what is the presence of what appear to be flashes of light known as?

A

photopsia

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