Nervous System Flashcards by karlie James

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central nervous system

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consists of brain and spinal cord

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Peripheral nervous system

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consists of nerves that connect with CNS

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Functions

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Sensory function

Integrative Function

Motor function

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CNS four major areas

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cerebrum
cerebellum
brain stem
diencephalon

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PNS four major areas

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Autonomic nervous system

sympathetic system
parasympathetic system

The somatic nervous system
-nerves

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Encephalitis

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inflammation of brain

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Meningitis

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Inflamation of the meninges

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Hydrocephalus

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accumalation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain

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Encephalopathy

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any disease of the brain

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MRI

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magnetic resonance imaging

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anaesthesia

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loss of sensation

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paresthesia

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sensation like numbness, eg pins or needles

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aphasia

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no speech

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dysphasia

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difficulty with speech

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aphagia

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inability to swallow

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dysphagia

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diffuclty swalloing

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hemiplagia

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paralysis on either left or right of body

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paraplegia

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paralysis on low part of body

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gait

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running/walking

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iridectomy

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removal of iris

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exophthlamia

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outward protrusion of eye

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retinopathy

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any disease of retina

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photophobia

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intolerance or sensitivity to light

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diplophia

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double vision

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hyperobia

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farsightness

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concussion

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bruising of brain

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aural

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pertaining to ear

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myringtomy

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cutting into eardrum to remove fluid

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otitis media

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inflammation of middle ear

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tympanoplasty

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reconsutruction of ear drum