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nervous system Flashcards

1
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neurotransmitter

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chemical released from a neuron into the synaptic space either to excite or inhibit the target cell

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ganglion

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bundle of neurons outside the CNS

Plural; ganglia

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meninges

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layers of connective tissue covering the brain and spinal cord
singular; meninx

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subarachnoid space

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space between arachnoid and pia mater layers of the meninges, contains cerebrospinal fluid

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cerebrospinal fluid

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fluid that nourishes, cools, and cushions the brain and spinal cord

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intervertebral disks

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fibrocartilage pads that separate and cushion the vertebrae

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innervate

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to supply an organ or body part with nerves

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hemiplegia

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paralysis, of one side of the body

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myelogram

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radiograph of the spinal cord after injection of a positive contrast medium into the subarachnoid space

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electroencephalogram

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record of electrical activity of the brain

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meningeoencephalitis

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inflammation of the meninges and brain

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nystagmus

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involuntary, rhythmic movement of the eyes

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13
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radiculitis

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inflammation of a spinal nerve root

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14
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grand mal seizure

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major seizure during which the patient completely loses consciousness and convulses

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15
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ipsilateral

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on the same side

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CNS

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central nervous system

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PNS

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peripheral nervous system

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CSF

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cerebrospinal fluid

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EEG

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electroencephalogram

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CNV, CNX, etc

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cranial nerve 5, cranial nerve 10, etc

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K+

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potassium ion

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Na+

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sodium ion

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Cl+

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chloride ion

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GABA

A

gamma aminobutyric acid

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MAO

A

monoamine oxidase

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MAOI

A

monoamine oxidase inhibitor

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COMT

A

catechol-o.-methyl transferase

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α

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alpha

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β

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beta

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γ

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gamma

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PLR

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pupillary light reflex

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BAR

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bright alert responsive

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QAR

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quiet alert responsive

34
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IVDD

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intervertebral disc disease

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CT

A

computed tomography

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MRI

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magnetic resonance imaging

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PET

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positron emission tomography

38
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SLUDDE

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salivation lacrimation urination defecation dyspnea emesis

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TCA

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trycylic antidepressant

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SSRI

A

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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