Unit 7 Study Guide

Question 1

The pronunciation for the anatomic structure referring to the largest portion of the brain, divided into left and right hemispheres is

Answer 1

se-RE-brum

Question 2

The pronunciation for the anatomic structure referring to a group of nerve cells located outside the central nervous system is

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GANG-gle-on

Question 3

The combining form encephal/o is defined as

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brain

Question 4

The combining form that means sensation, sensitivity, feeling is

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esthesi/o

Question 5

The combining form phas/o is defined as

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speech

Question 6

The suffix -paresis is defined as

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slight paralysis

Question 7

The correct spelling of the term that means inflammation of the brain, spinal cord, and nerve roots is

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encephalomyeloradiculitis

Question 8

The term encephalitis is defined as inflammation of the

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brain

Question 9

The term that means tumor of blood below the dura mater is

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subdural hematoma

Question 10

The term cerebral thrombosis is defined as

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blood clot in the cerebrum

Question 11

A deficient supply of blood to the brain for a short time is called

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transient ischemic attack

Question 12

A slowly progressive type of dementia occurring more frequently after the age of 65 with brain atrophy and the inability to recall recent facts is

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Alzhemier disease

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An instrument used for recording the electrical activity of the brain is an

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electroencephalograph

Question 14

The term that means without (the loss of) feeling or sensation is

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anesthesia

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Paralysis of four limbs is

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quadriplegia

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The term dysphasia is defined as a condition marked by

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difficulty in speaking

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The term that means pertaining to below the dura mater is

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subdural

Question 18

The term shunt is defined as a

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tube implanted in the body to redirect the flow of fluid

Question 19

The term that means fainting is

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syncope

Question 20

The pronunciation of the anatomic structure that is approximately the size of a pea and is located at the base of the brain is

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pi-TOO-i-tar-e gland

Question 21

The pronunciation of the largest endocrine gland that secretes triiodothyronine(T3) and thyroxine(T4) is

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THI-royd gland

Question 22

The combining form that means potassium is

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kal/i

Question 23

The combining form that means extremities, height is

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acr/o

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The combining form that means calcium is

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calc/i

Question 25

The term acromegaly is defined as

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enlargement of the extremities

Question 26

The term hyperglycemia is defined as what in the blood

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excessive sugar

Question 27

A chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia that can cause chronic renal failure, retinopathy, and neuropathy is

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diabetes mellitus

Question 28

A serious condition resulting from uncontrolled diabetes in which acid ketones accumulate from fat metabolism is

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ketosis

Question 29

The term that means the enlargement of the thyroid gland is

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goiter

Question 30

The term polydipsia is defined as

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abnormal state of much thirst

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The tern glycemia is defined as

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sugar in the blood

Question 32

Largest portion of the brain

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se-RE-brum

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Contains centers that control respiration, heart rate

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ma-DUL-a ob-long-GAH-ta

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Cordlike structure made up of fibers

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nurv

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Removal of the thyroid

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thyroidectomy

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Thirst

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dips/o

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Inflammation of the meninges

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meningitis

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Manner of walking

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gait

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Calcium

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calc/i

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Sodium

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natr/o

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Potassium

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kal/i

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enlargement of the adrenal gland

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adrenomegaly

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Excessive calcium in the blood

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hypercalcemia

Question 44

Excessive potassium in the blood

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hyperkalemia

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Helps deal with stress by raising pulse and BP, fight to flight

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epinephrine

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Secreted by the thyroid gland

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thyroxine

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Stimulates uterine contraction during labor and postpartum

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oxytocin

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Controls carbohydrate metabolism

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insulin

Question 49

Spasms of nerves and muscles due to low parathyroid hormone

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tetany

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Gland

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aden/o

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Accumulation of acid products of metabolism

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acidosis

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Condition caused by overproduction of pituitary growth hormone

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gigantism

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One

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mon/o

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Secreted by parathyroid gland

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parathormone

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Interruption of blood supply to brain caused by cerebral thrombosis, embolism, or hemorrhage

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cerebrovascular accident

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Loss of brain functioning, usually with aging, causing problems with reasoning, memory, word find, and behavior

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dementia

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Located between pons and spinal cord- contains centers that control heart rate, respirations, and muscles in blood vessel walls that assist in regulating blood pressure

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medulla oblongata

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Period after a seizure

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postictal

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Tough outer layer of meninges

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dura matter

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located above each kidney

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adrenal gland