Nervous System

Question 1

cerebell/o

Answer 1

Cerebellum (If there is an interruption in cerebellar nerve impulses, voluntary movements of the body become difficult.)

Question 2

electr/o

Answer 2

Electricity (An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a recording of the electrical impulses transmitted by the brain.)

Question 3

encephal/o, cerebr/o

Answer 3

Brain, Celebrum (Viral encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain by a virus; the cerebral part of the brain is what gives each individual unique personalities and thought processes.)

Question 4

mening/o

Answer 4

Meninges (Meningococcal encephalitis is an infection of the meninges resulting in inflammation of the brain.)

Question 5

neur/o

Answer 5

Nerve (Neuralgia is a generalized term meaning pain in a nerve.)

Question 6

phas/o

Answer 6

Speech (Occasionally when a patient has a stroke, aphasia, or inability to speak, can occur.)