REVIEW QUESTIONS: Chapter 7 Flashcards
What does an axon do?
Conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron’s cell body
What is the function of a motor neuron?
Transmits signals from the spinal cord to muscles
Define synapse.
The junction between two neurons where communication occurs
Name the three parts of the brainstem.
- Midbrain
- Pons
- Medulla oblongata
What are the meninges?
Three protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord
Identify the innermost layer of the meninges.
Pia mater
What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
- Sympathetic
- Parasympathetic
What is a myelogram?
An imaging test that uses dye to visualize the spinal cord
What does encephalopathy refer to?
Any disease that affects the brain’s function
What occurs during a cerebrovascular accident?
Interruption of blood supply to the brain, leading to brain damage
What does aphasia affect?
Language abilities, including speaking, understanding, reading, and writing
Define monoplegia.
Paralysis of a single limb or muscle group
What characterizes epilepsy?
Recurrent seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain
What is a phobia?
An excessive or irrational fear of a specific object or situation
