Nervous System Flashcards
1
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central nervous system
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consists of brain and spinal cord
2
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Peripheral nervous system
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consists of nerves that connect with CNS
3
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Functions
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Sensory function
Integrative Function
Motor function
4
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CNS four major areas
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cerebrum
cerebellum
brain stem
diencephalon
5
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PNS four major areas
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Autonomic nervous system
- sympathetic system
- parasympathetic system
The somatic nervous system
-nerves
6
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Encephalitis
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inflammation of brain
7
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Meningitis
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Inflamation of the meninges
8
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Hydrocephalus
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accumalation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain
9
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Encephalopathy
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any disease of the brain
10
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MRI
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magnetic resonance imaging
11
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anaesthesia
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loss of sensation
12
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paresthesia
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sensation like numbness, eg pins or needles
13
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aphasia
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no speech
14
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dysphasia
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difficulty with speech
15
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aphagia
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inability to swallow
