Nervous system

Question 1

Alzheimer’s Dosease

Answer 1

Brain disorder marked by deterioration of mental capacity of

Question 2

Cerebrovascular accident

Answer 2

Damage to the blood vessels of the cerebrum leading to loss of blood supply to brain tissue

Question 3

Concussion

Answer 3

TBI that can cause bruising, damage to blood vessels, and injury to nerves. Loss of consciousness may occur.

Question 4

Epilepsy

Answer 4

Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.

Question 5

Glioblastoma

Answer 5

Malignant brain tumor arising from glial cells. BLAST means immature

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Hemiplegia

Answer 6

Paralysis that affects that right of left half of the body.

Question 7

Meningitis

Answer 7

Inflammation of the meninges

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Multiple Aclerosis

Answer 8

Destruction of the myelin sheath on nerve cells in the central nervous system with replacement by plaques of sclerotic tissues

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Paraplegia

Answer 9

Paralysis that affects on the lower portion

Question 10

Synscope

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Fairing. Sudden and temporary loss of consciousness as a result of innaqequate flow of blood to the brain.

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Cerebral Angiography

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X-ray imaging of the blood vessels in the brains after the injection of contrast material into an artery

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Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis

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CSF chemical tests cell counts, cultures, and bacterial smears on samples of CSF to detect diseases of the brain or meninges. A lumbar puncture is used to remove CSF for analysis

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Computed Tomography Scan

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Cross sectional X-ray images of the brain and spinal cord

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Electroencephalography EEG

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Recording of the electrical activity within the brain

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Lumbar puncture

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Introduction of hollow needle into a space surrounding the spinal cord to withdraw CSF for analysis. Pressure of CSF is measured and contrast may be injected for imaging. Aka spinal tap

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Magnetic waves and radio frequency waves are used to create images of the brain and spinal cord

Question 17

Position Emission Tomography Scan

PET

Answer 17

Uptake of radioactive material into the brain shows how the brain uses glucose and gives information about brain function

Question 18

Stereostatic Radiosurgery

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This is a non surgical type of radiation therapy used to treat abnormalities and small tumors of the brain. Aka CYBERKNIFE
Treatment delivers more precise targeted radiation in fewer high dose treatment that traditional therapy.

Question 19

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

Answer 19

A battery powered devise delivers stimulation to nerves to relieve acute and chronic pain.

Question 20

Cerebellum

Answer 20

Pertaining to the cerebellum

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Cerebral

Answer 21

Pertaining to the cerebrum

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Encephalitis

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Inflammation of the brain

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Medullary

Answer 23

Pertaining to the inner or soft part of the organ

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Myelitis

Answer 24

Inflammation of the spinal cord

Question 25

Neuropathy

Answer 25

Disease of nervous tissue