Nervous system

Question 1

Localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel that results from weakness of blood vessel

Answer 1

Aneurysm

Question 2

Loss or defect in speech communication

Answer 2

Aphasia

Question 3

Tumor composed of astrocytes

Answer 3

Astrocytoma

Question 4

Bruised to the surface to the surface of the brain following a blow to the head

Answer 4

Cerebral Contusion

Question 5

Sudden damage to the brain resulting from reduction of blood flow. Commonly called stroke

Answer 5

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

Question 6

State of deep unconsciousness from which one cannot be roused

Answer 6

Coma

Question 7

Injury resulting from a violent blow or shock, result to unconsciousness

Answer 7

Concussion

Question 8

Series of violent, involuntary muscle contractions. Occurs with epilepsy

Answer 8

Convulsion

Question 9

Gradual and irreversible loss of intellectual function, associated with old age

Answer 9

Dementia

Question 10

Obstruction of a blood vessel by blood clot or other material

Answer 10

Embolism

Question 11

Inflammation of the brain

Answer 11

Encephalitis

Question 12

Accumulation of blood in the epidural space

Answer 12

Epidural Hematoma

Question 13

Chronic disease involving periodic sudden burst of electric activity from the brain resulting in seizures. Also called seizure disorder

Answer 13

Epilepsy

Question 14

Partial paralysis or weakness of one side of the body

Answer 14

Hemiparesis

Question 15

Paralysis of one side of the body

Answer 15

Hemiplegia

Question 16

Increase accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in or around the brain as result of obstructed flow

Answer 16

Hydrocephalus

Question 17

Insufficient or non restorative sleep despite ample opportunity to sleep

Answer 17

Insomnia

Question 18

Inflammation of the meninges

Answer 18

Meningitis

Question 19

Brief, uncontrollable episodes of sleep during the day

Answer 19

Narcolepsy

Question 20

Temporary or permanent loss of function of muscles

Answer 20

Paralysis

Question 21

Viral infection that follows nerve pathways causing lesions of the skin. Reactivation of the virus that causes chicken pox. Called herpes zoster

Answer 21

Shingles

Question 22

Shaking involuntary movement

Answer 22

Tremor

Question 23

Extreme, persistent fear of a specific object or situation

Answer 23

Phobia

Question 24

Loss of memory either from psychological or physical trauma

Answer 24

Amnesia

Question 25

Inability to move with purpose or to use objects properly

Answer 25

Apraxia

Question 26

Lack of muscle coordination, dyssynergia

Answer 26

Ataxia

Question 27

Paralysis of facial nerve

Answer 27

Bell Palsy

Question 28

Non-progressive neuromuscular disorder, caused by damage in CNS during or near the time of birth

Answer 28

Cerebral Palsy

Question 29

Fear of being shut in or enclosed

Answer 29

Claustrophobia

Question 30

Throbbing headache caused by genes, stress, trauma and others.

Answer 30

Migraine

Question 31

Inability to maintain balance when the eyes are shut and the feet are close together

Answer 31

Romberg test

Question 32

Amplification, recording, and interpretation of the brain’a electric signal

Answer 32

Electroencephalography

Question 33

Radiographic study of the brain’s blood vessels after injection of a contrast media

Answer 33

Cerebral Angiography

Question 34

Puncture of the subarachnoid space in the lumbar region for diagnosis or to inject anesthesia

Answer 34

Lumbar Puncture

Question 35

Cutting a piece of bone out of the skull, to relieve pressure in the brain. The instrument used is a trepan or trephine

Answer 35

Trephination

Question 36

Form of dementia caused by atrophy of the cerebral cortex

Answer 36

Alzheimer’s Disease