Chapter 9 - Neurology Flashcards
peripheral
pertaining to outer aspects
Which body parts make up the central nervous system?
brain and spinal cord
encephal/o-
brain
Where is the gustatory cortex located?
frontal lobe
Where is the olfactory cortex located?
temporal lobe
What is a synapse?
a space between two neurons
What is the function of the gustatory cortex?
receives and analyzed information from task receptors in the tongue for sense of taste
What is the function of the olfactory cortex?
analyzes sensory information from receptors in the nose for the sense of smell
Which body parts make up the peripheral nervous system?
cranial nerves and spinal nerves
cerebr/o-
cerebrum
spin/o-
backbone; spine
cytoplasm
a gel-like substance that contains neurotransmitters
cyt/o-
cell
-plasm
formed substance; growth
What is expressive asphasia?
inability to verbally express thoughts
What is receptive asphasia?
inability to understand the spoken or written word
What is global asphasia?
having both expressive and receptive asphasia
What is the left hemisphere of the brain responsible for?
- Recalling memories
- Speech
- Writing
- Language
- Reasoning
- Problem solving
- Science
- Math
What is the right hemisphere of the brain responsible for?
- Analyzing the environment in three dimensions
- Recognizing faces and patterns
- Interpreting emotion content of words (not actual words)
- Understanding music and art
What are endorphins?
neuromodulators that are one of several natural pain relievers produced by the brain
somat/o-
body
What is a ventroperitoneal shunt?
a plastic tube that is used to remove excess cerebrospinal fluid associated with hydrocephalus
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
