Anatomy Treatments

Question 1

Brain stem

Answer 1

Tron-co Ce-re-bral

Central part of the brain that connects with the spinal cord- it is responsible for controlling basic body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, consciousness, swallowing and breathing

Question 2

Carotid Arteries

Answer 2

Art-er-I-as
Caro-ti-das

Two major blood vessels located on both sides of the neck- they supply oxygenated blood from the heart to the brain and head

Question 3

Carotid endarectomy

Answer 3

End-ar-ter-ec-to-Mia
Caro-ti-de-a

A procedure that removes the buildup that causes the carotid arteries to stop or decrease blood flow to the brain

Question 4

CNS- Central Nervous System

Answer 4

Sistema nervioso central

The brain and the spinal cord- main data center for the body- interprets messages from the peripheral nervous system and sends directions for what to do

Question 5

Cognitive

Answer 5

Cognitivo- relating to cognition- consciousness- thinking

Question 6

Computed Tomography

Answer 6

Tomo-gra-fia
Compu-tar-I-Zada

CT is a noninvasive study using a combination of computer and X-ray images of the internal body structures to look for abnormalities

Question 7

CT myelography

Answer 7

Miel-o-gra-fia por
Tomo-grafia
Computarizada

Radio graphic study that uses contrast dye to form images of the spinal column including roots nerves and tissues

Question 8

EEG- Electroencephalogram

Answer 8

Electro-encefal-o-grama

Diagnostic study using electrodes attached to the head to record electrical brain activity

Question 9

Lumbar Puncture

Answer 9

Pun-cion lumbar

A surgical procedure to remove spinal fluid using a hollow needle- also known as a lumbar tap or a spinal tap

Question 10

Myelin

Answer 10

Mei-Lina

Insulating sheath that surrounds nerve fibers. It regulates the speed of electrical impulses between neurons

Question 11

Neuron

Answer 11

Neurona

A type of nerve cell that gets and sends electrical impulses from all over the body

Question 12

Peripheral Nervous System

Answer 12

Sistema Nervioso Peri-fer-ico

The network of nerves that branches out of the central nervous system to the rest of the body

Question 13

Serotonin

Answer 13

Sero-ton-ina

“Happy Hormone” it acts like a neurotransmitter and assists with nerve impulses- it plays a key role in mood, digestion, sleep, and pain perception

Question 14

Spinal Cord

Answer 14

Med-u-la
Es-pin-al

The cylinder shaped tube or column made up of nerve tissue. It connects to the brain and allows the passage of nerve fibers.