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Chapter 9 - Neurology Flashcards

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peripheral

A

pertaining to outer aspects

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Which body parts make up the central nervous system?

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brain and spinal cord

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encephal/o-

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brain

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Where is the gustatory cortex located?

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frontal lobe

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Where is the olfactory cortex located?

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temporal lobe

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What is a synapse?

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a space between two neurons

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What is the function of the gustatory cortex?

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receives and analyzed information from task receptors in the tongue for sense of taste

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What is the function of the olfactory cortex?

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analyzes sensory information from receptors in the nose for the sense of smell

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Which body parts make up the peripheral nervous system?

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cranial nerves and spinal nerves

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cerebr/o-

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cerebrum

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spin/o-

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backbone; spine

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cytoplasm

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a gel-like substance that contains neurotransmitters

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cyt/o-

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cell

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-plasm

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formed substance; growth

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What is expressive asphasia?

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inability to verbally express thoughts

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What is receptive asphasia?

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inability to understand the spoken or written word

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What is global asphasia?

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having both expressive and receptive asphasia

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What is the left hemisphere of the brain responsible for?

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  1. Recalling memories
  2. Speech
  3. Writing
  4. Language
  5. Reasoning
  6. Problem solving
  7. Science
  8. Math
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What is the right hemisphere of the brain responsible for?

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  1. Analyzing the environment in three dimensions
  2. Recognizing faces and patterns
  3. Interpreting emotion content of words (not actual words)
  4. Understanding music and art
20
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What are endorphins?

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neuromodulators that are one of several natural pain relievers produced by the brain

21
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somat/o-

A

body

22
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What is a ventroperitoneal shunt?

A

a plastic tube that is used to remove excess cerebrospinal fluid associated with hydrocephalus

23
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CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident

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