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chapter 10 nervous system Flashcards

1
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which part of the neuron receives a nerve impulse nerve?

A

dendrites

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2
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pertaining to muscles and nerves

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myoneural

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3
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Loss of mental capacity

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dementia

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4
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Elevated portion of the cerebral cortex

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Gyri

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5
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Part of the brain that controls breathing, heartbeat, and the size of blood vessels

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Medulla oblongata

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6
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Collection of spinal nerves below the end of the spinal cord

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cauda equina

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7
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paralysis of four extremities

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quadriplegia

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8
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Know how to spell

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paresthesia

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9
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pick the term that is spelled correctly

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cerebellum

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10
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part of the brain anterior to the cerebellum and between the medulla and the rest of the midbrain

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pons

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11
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lack of strength in nerves; sense of weakness and exhaustion

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Neurasthenia

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12
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WHich part of the brain controls the pituitary gland, water balance, and water temperature?

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hypothalamus

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13
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What is the burning sensation of pain known as?

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causalgia

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14
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inability to speak is known as:

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Aphasia

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15
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inflammation of the spinal nerve root

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radiculitis

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16
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Which is a highly malignant brain tumor?

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glioblastoma

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17
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Fainting is known as:

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syncope

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18
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abnormal sensation/tingling and prickling

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Paresthesia

19
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The space between nerve cells:

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synapse

20
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the part of the brain that controls muscular coordination

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Cerebellum

21
Q

loss of mental capacity

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dementia

22
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Chemical messenger released at the end of a neuron

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Neurotransmitter

23
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A depression or groove in the surface of the cerebral cortex

A

Sulcus

24
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a large interlacing network of nerves

A

plexus

25
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lower portion of the brain connecting the cerebrum with the spinal cord

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brain stem

26
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Essential cells of an organ:

A

parenchymal

27
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Which part of a neuron conducts nerve impulses away from the cell body?

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Axon

28
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Support cells of the nervous system are collectively known as:

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glial cells and neuroglia

29
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A cerebral vascular accident can be caused by:

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all of the above

30
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What is an X-Ray record/image of the spinal cord known as?

A

Myelography/myelogram

31
Q

What is a collection of blood within the meningeal layers called?

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subdural/subarachnoid hemorrhage

32
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Cerebral aneurysm, thrombosis, or hemorrhage can all cause what condition?

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stroke, coma or death

33
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What are the common signs exhibited by someone with Parkinson disease?

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-tremor in hands, arms, legs, jaw, or head.
-Muscle stiffness, where muscle remains contracted for a long time.
-Slowness of movement.
-Impaired balance and coordination, sometimes leading to falls.

34
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What is the condition called when someone has difficulty reading, writing, and
learning?

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Dyslexia

35
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Peculiar symptoms appearing before more definite symptoms.

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aura

36
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Within the meninges.

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The delicate inner layer is the pia mater. The middle layer is the arachnoid, a web-like structure filled with fluid that cushions the brain. The tough outer layer is called the dura mater.

37
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Manner of walking.

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the gait

38
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Loss of mental capacity.

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could be because of a stroke or brain injury, severe dementia or learning disability.

39
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Organ that receives a nervous stimulation and passes it on the afferent nerves

A

thalamus

40
Q

Involuntary, autonomic nerves that regulate normal body functions such as heart rate,
breathing, and gastrointestinal muscles

A

the autonomic nervous system

41
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The structure that lies between the medulla and the rest of the brain. It is a “bridge”
that connects various parts of the brain

A

the pons

42
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A structure consisting of capillaries that let certain substances into the brain while
preventing others

A

blood brain barrier

43
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A change in the internal or external environment that causes a response

A

stimulus

44
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The lower portion of the brain connecting the cerebrum with the spinal cord

A

brainstem

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