Chapter 69 Vocab

Question 1

Ataxia

Answer 1

Impaired coordination of movement during voluntary movement

Question 2

Bulbar Paralysis

Answer 2

Immobility of muscles innervated by cranial nerves with their cell bodies in the lower portion of the brain stem

Question 3

Diplopia

Answer 3

Double vision, or the awareness of two images of the same object occurring in one or both eyes

Question 4

Dyskinesia

Answer 4

Impaired ability to execute voluntary movements

Question 5

Dysphonia

Answer 5

Voice impairment or altered voice production

Question 6

Hemiparesis

Answer 6

Weakness of one side of the body, or part of it, due to an injury in the motor area of the brain

Question 7

Hemiplegia

Answer 7

Paralysis of one side of the body, or part of it, due to an injury in the motor area of the brain

Question 8

Neuorpathy

Answer 8

General term indicating a disorder of the nervous system

Question 9

Paresthesia

Answer 9

Numbness, tingling, or a “pins and needles” sensation

Question 10

Prion

Answer 10

A particle smaller than a virus that is resistant to standard sterilization procedures

Question 11

Ptosis

Answer 11

Drooping of the eyelids

Question 12

Spasticity

Answer 12

Muscular hypertonicity with increased resistance to stretch often associated with weakness, increased deep tendon reflexes, and diminished superficial reflexes

Question 13

Spongiform

Answer 13

Having the appearance or quality of a sponge