Abbreviations

Question 1

AD

Answer 1

Alzheimer Disease

Brian disorder marked by deterioration of mental capacity, irreversible dementia).

Question 2

CNS

Answer 2

Central Nervous System

Made up of brain and spinal cord.

The spinal cord carries messages back and forth between the brain and the nerves that run throughout the body.

The brain controls how we think, learn, move and feel.

Question 3

CSF

Answer 3

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Ultrafiltrate of plasma contained within the ventricles of the brain and the subarachnoid spaces of the cranium and spine.

Question 4

CVA

Answer 4

Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)

A stroke or a brain attack, an interruption in the flow of blood to cells in the brain.

When the cells in the brain are deprived of oxygen they die.

Question 5

EEG

Answer 5

Electroencephalography

A test that measures electrical activity in the brain using small, metal discs attached to the scalp.

Recording of the electrical activity of the brain.

Question 6

LP

Answer 6

Lumbar Puncture

AKA Spinal Tap

A hollow needle is inserted into a space surrounding the spinal cord to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for analysis.

Question 7

MS

Answer 7

Multiple Sclerosis

Destruction of the myelin sheath on nerve cells in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), with replacement by plaques of sclerotic hard tissue.

Question 8

TENS

Answer 8

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

A battery powered device delivers stimulation to nerves to relieve acute and chronic pain.

Question 9

TIA

Answer 9

Transient Ischemic Attack

(Temporary interference with blood supply to the brain); mini stroke