Neurology

Question 1

alges/o

Answer 1

sense of pain

Question 2

cephal/o

Answer 2

head

Question 3

cerebell/o

Answer 3

cerebellum

Question 4

cerebr/o

Answer 4

cerebrum

Question 5

encephal/o

Answer 5

brain

Question 6

esthes/o

Answer 6

sensation, feeling

Question 7

medull/o

Answer 7

medulla oblongata

Question 8

mening/o

Answer 8

meninges

Question 9

myel/o

Answer 9

spinal cord

Question 10

neur/o

Answer 10

nerve

Question 11

spin/o

Answer 11

spine

Question 12

alzheimer disease

Answer 12

chronic brain condition involving progressive disorientation, speech and gait disturbances, and loss of memory

Question 13

anyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Answer 13

disease with muscular weakness and atrophy due to degeneration of motor neurons of spinal cord (Lou Gehrig disease)

Question 14

anticonvulsant

Answer 14

medication to rescue excitability of neurons and to prevent uncontrolled neuron activity associated with seizures

Question 15

central nervous system

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the portion of the nervous system consisting of the brain an spinal cord

Question 16

cerebral contusion

Answer 16

bruising of brain from impact; symptoms last longer than 24 hours and include unconsciousness, dizziness, vomiting, unequal pupil size, and shock

Question 17

cerebral palsy

Answer 17

non progressive brain damage resulting from defect in fetal development or trauma or oxygen deprivation at time of birth

Question 18

cerebrovascular accident

Answer 18

development of brain infarct due to loss in blood supply to brain (CVA)

Question 19

coma

Answer 19

profound unconsciousness or stupor resulting from illness or injury

Question 20

concussion

Answer 20

injury to brain when brain is shaken inside skull due to impact; symptoms last 24 hours or less and can include dizziness, vomiting, unequal pupil size and shock

Question 21

delirium

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state of mental confusion with lack of orientation to time and place

Question 22

dementia

Answer 22

progressive impairment of intellectual function that interferes with performing activities of daily living

Question 23

epilepsy

Answer 23

recurrent disorder of brain; seizures and loss of consciousness occur as result of uncontrolled neuron electrical activity

Question 24

hemiplegia

Answer 24

paralysis on only one side of body

Question 25

hydrocephalus

Answer 25

buildup of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain

Question 26

lumbar puncture

Answer 26

puncture with needle into lumbar vertebral area to withdraw fluid for examination or injection of medication (spinal tap)

Question 27

migraine

Answer 27

specific type of headache characterized by sever head pain, sensitivity to light, dizziness, and nausea

Question 28

multiple sclerosis

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inflammatory autoimmune disease of central nervous system; immune system damages myelin around neurons and results in extreme weakness and numbness

Question 29

paralysis

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temporary or permanent loss of muscle function and movement

Question 30

paraplegia

Answer 30

paralysis of the lower portion of body and both legs

Question 31

parkinson disease

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chronic disorder of the nervous system with fine tremors, muscular weakness, rigifity, and shuffling gait

Question 32

peripheral nervous system

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the portion of the nervous system consisting of cranial nerves and spinal nerves

Question 33

quadriplegia

Answer 33

paralysis of all four ectremities

Question 34

seizure

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sudden, uncontrollable onset of symptoms; a convulsion or other clinically detectable event caused by a sudden discharge of electrical activity in the brain

Question 35

shunt

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artificial passage to diver flow from one main route to another

Question 36

spinal cord injury

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damage to spinal cord as are result of trauma

Question 37

subdural hematoma

Answer 37

mass of blood forming underneath the dura matter when meninges are torn by trauma

Question 38

syncope

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fainting

Question 39

transient ischemic attack

Answer 39

temporary reduction of blood supply to brain; causes symptoms such as syncope, numbness, and hemiplegia