Chapter 10 Flashcards
(100 cards)
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CNS
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central nervous system
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PNS
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peripheral nervous system
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ALS
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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CSF
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cerebrospinal fluid
5
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EEG
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Electroencephalography
6
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MS
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Multiple sclerosis
7
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OCD
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obsessive-compulsive disorder
8
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PTSD
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post-traumatic stress disorder
9
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TIA
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transient ischemic attack
10
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ADHD
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attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
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CVA
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cerebrovascular accident
12
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MRI
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Magnetic resonance imaging
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cerebr/o, encephal/o
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brain
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myel/o
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spinal cord, bone marrow
15
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neur/i, neur/o
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nerve, nerve tissue
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psych/o
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mind
17
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cephal/o
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head
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-cele
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hernia
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mening/o
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meninges
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concuss/o
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shaken together, violently agitated
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contus/o
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bruise
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narc/o
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stupor
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somn/o
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sleep
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esthet/o
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feeling
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The function of the nervous system is to coordinate and control all activities of the ________.
body
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The PNS includes 12 pairs of ________.
cranial nerves
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The PNS includes 31 pairs of ________.
spinal nerves
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The CNS is made up of the
brain and spinal cord
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the cerebrum is divided to create ______ cerebral hemispheres
two
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the stalk like portion of the brain that connects cerebral hemispheres with the spinal cord is called
brainstem
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the tube like structure that begins at the end of the brainstem and continues down to almost the bottom of the spine is the
spinal cord
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The ___________ nervous system controls the involuntary actions of the body such as the functioning internal organs
autonomic
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A(n) _______________ is a physician who specializes in administering anesthetic agents before/during surgery
anesthesiologist
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A doctor who specializes in surgery of the nervous system is a
neurosurgeon
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______________ is a congenital herniation of meninges through defects in the skull or spinal column
meningocele
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_______________ disease is a degenerative disorder leading to progressive loss of control of movements due to inadequate levels of dopamine
Parkinson’s disease
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________________ is a violent shaking or jarring of the brain which may result in a temporary loss of awareness
concussion
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a lowered level of consciousness marked by listlessness, drowsiness, and apathy is called _________________
lethargy
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a brief loss of consciousness due to decreased blood flow to the brain (fainting) is called _____________
syncope
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A deep state of unconsciousness, with no spontaneous eye movements or response to painful stimuli or speech
coma
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A sleep disorder related to a prolonged or abnormal inability to sleep is called
insomnia
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sudden uncontrolled brief episodes of falling asleep during the day is called
narcolepsy
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____________ is a chronic neurological condition characterized by seizures of varying severity
epilepsy
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the supply of nerves to specific body parts
innervation
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allow different parts of the body to communicate with each other
neurons
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are chemical substances allowing messages to cross the synapse from a neuron to a target receptor
neurotransmitters
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________ cells include surrounding neurons and holding them in place, supplying oxygen/nutrients, insulating one neuron from another, and destroying and removing dead neurons
glial
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___________ fluid is a clear, colorless, watery fluid that cools and cushions the brain and spinal cord as well as nourishes the brain and spinal cord by transporting nutrients/chemical messengers to these tissues
cerebrospinal fluid
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located below the cerebrum, it relays impulses to and from the cerebrum and the sense organs
thalamus
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a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the nervous system is a
neurologist
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the excess of cerebrospinal fluid that accumulates in the ventricles of the brain is called
hydrocephalus
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A ____________ is a slow-growing (usually) benign tumor of the meninges.
meningioma
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A potentially fatal infection of the central nervous system caused by toxin produced by the Tetanus bacteria is named
tetanus
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________________ syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements and sounds.
Tourette syndrome
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_________________ disease is a progressive deterioration that affects memory and reasoning capabilities.
Alzheimer’s disease
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______________ lateral sclerosis is a rapidly progressive disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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A cerebral ______________ is bruising of the brain tissue that occurs when the brain bounces against the rigid bone of the skull.
contusion
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___________________ is being unresponsive, arousing only briefly despite repeated attempts.
Stupor
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____________________ is the loss of ability to speak, write, or comprehend written/spoken words.
Aphasia
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_______________ is a tumor of the spinal cord.
myelosis
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____ is inflammation of the sciatic nerve resulting in pain, burning, and tingling along the course of the nerve.
Sciatica
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A ____ is a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain affecting how the person feels and acts for a short time.
seizure
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A sensory perception experienced in the absence of external stimulation is a psychotic disorder referred to as a
hallucination
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________ is a substandard reading achievement due to the inability of the brain to process symbols.
Dyslexia
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The PNS includes the brain and the spinal cord.
false
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CNS receives and processes information as well as regulates all activities of the body.
true
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PNS transmits signals to and from CNS.
true
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The PNS is protected externally by bones of cranium and vertebrae of spinal column.
false
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The right cerebral hemisphere controls most functions on the right side of the body.
false
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The cerebellum is the second-largest part of the brain.
true
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Spinal nerves are named for area or function.
false
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An anesthetist is a physician specializing in administering anesthesia.
false
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A psychologist evaluates and treats emotional problems and mental illnesses.
true
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Inflammation of the meninges of the brain and the spinal cord is called meningitis.
true
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A malignant brain tumor does not invade brain tissue.
false
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An ischemic stroke occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked by the narrowing or blockage of a vein.
false
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Hemorrhagic stroke occurs due to the leakage of blood vessels in the brain.
true
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Baby Thomas was admitted to ER with signs of brain injury, fractures, and seizures, after allegedly being violently shaken. This clinical history is most likely related to ________ ________ syndrome.
shaken baby syndrome
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Clare suffers from frequent headaches which are accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light; sometimes perceives a warning aura. She most likely has a medical condition called ________.
migraine headache
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Mr. Wilde has been experiencing a slow progressive decline in his mental abilities, including memory, thinking, and judgment, accompanied by personality changes. He is most likely suffering from ________.
dementia
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Anthony had a severe car accident that led him to suffer from total or partial inability to recall past experiences. He’s likely had a brain injury called ________.
amnesia
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What does the mnemonic FAST stand for?
facial droop; arm drift; speech abnormality; time
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basic cell of nervous system
neuron
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membranes that enclose brain and spinal cord
meninges
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consist of cranial and spinal nerves
PNS (peripheral nervous system)
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cephalgia is also known as a
headache
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congenital herniation of the brain
encephalocele
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inflammation of the brain
encephalitis
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acute confusion, hallucination, agitation
delirium
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cerebrovascular accident
stroke
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somnambulism
sleepwalking
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inflammation of the spinal cord
myelitis
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pinched nerves
radiculitis
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inflammation of a nerve
neuritis
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persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve
causalgia
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fear of enclosed or narrow spaces
claustrophobia
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Anything that activates a nerve and causes an impulse is called a stimulus
stimulus
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narc/o
stupor; numbness
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cephalgia
headache
100
cephal/o
head
