chapter 10 nervous system

Question 1

which part of the neuron receives a nerve impulse nerve?

Answer 1

dendrites

Question 2

pertaining to muscles and nerves

Answer 2

myoneural

Question 3

Loss of mental capacity

Answer 3

dementia

Question 4

Elevated portion of the cerebral cortex

Answer 4

Gyri

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Medulla oblongata

Question 6

Collection of spinal nerves below the end of the spinal cord

Answer 6

cauda equina

Question 7

paralysis of four extremities

Answer 7

quadriplegia

Question 8

Know how to spell

Answer 8

paresthesia

Question 9

pick the term that is spelled correctly

Answer 9

cerebellum

Question 10

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

Answer 10

pons

Question 11

lack of strength in nerves; sense of weakness and exhaustion

Answer 11

Neurasthenia

Question 12

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

Answer 12

hypothalamus

Question 13

What is the burning sensation of pain known as?

Answer 13

causalgia

Question 14

inability to speak is known as:

Answer 14

Aphasia

Question 15

inflammation of the spinal nerve root

Answer 15

radiculitis

Question 16

Which is a highly malignant brain tumor?

Answer 16

glioblastoma

Question 17

Fainting is known as:

Answer 17

syncope

Question 18

abnormal sensation/tingling and prickling

Answer 18

Paresthesia

Question 19

The space between nerve cells:

Answer 19

synapse

Question 20

the part of the brain that controls muscular coordination

Answer 20

Cerebellum

Question 21

loss of mental capacity

Answer 21

dementia

Question 22

Chemical messenger released at the end of a neuron

Answer 22

Neurotransmitter

Question 23

A depression or groove in the surface of the cerebral cortex

Answer 23

Sulcus

Question 24

a large interlacing network of nerves

Answer 24

plexus

Question 25

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

Answer 25

brain stem

Question 26

Essential cells of an organ:

Answer 26

parenchymal

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Axon

Question 28

Support cells of the nervous system are collectively known as:

Answer 28

glial cells and neuroglia

Question 29

A cerebral vascular accident can be caused by:

Answer 29

all of the above

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Myelography/myelogram

Question 31

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

Answer 31

subdural/subarachnoid hemorrhage

Question 32

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

Answer 32

stroke, coma or death

Question 33

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

Answer 33

-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.

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Dyslexia

Question 35

Peculiar symptoms appearing before more definite symptoms.

Answer 35

aura

Question 36

Within the meninges.

Answer 36

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.

Question 37

Manner of walking.

Answer 37

the gait

Question 38

Loss of mental capacity.

Answer 38

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

Question 39

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

Answer 39

thalamus

Question 40

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

Answer 40

the autonomic nervous system

Question 41

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

Answer 41

the pons

Question 42

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

Answer 42

blood brain barrier

Question 43

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

Answer 43

stimulus

Question 44

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

Answer 44

brainstem