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Unit 15- Nervous System Flashcards

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cerebral contusion

A

bruise of the brain tissue (result of a head injury)

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cranial hematoma

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tumor of blood trapped in brain tissue

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encephalitis

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inflammation of the brain

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neuropathy

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abrmoal condition/ disease of the nerves

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Alzheimer’s

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A disease that destroys/ degenerates memory and other mental functions.

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cephalalgia

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head pain

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neurologist

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nerve specialist

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poliomyelitis

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inflammation of the spine

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CNS

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Central Nervous System

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neurectomy

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surgical removal of a nerve

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electroencepahlography

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recording electrical brain wave activity

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addiction

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an uncontrollable dependence on a substance

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encephal/o

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brain

-coordinates all body activities

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cephal/o

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head, crown

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crani/o

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skull

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neurotomy

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surgical incision of a nerve

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MRI

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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psychology

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the study of behavior and mental processes

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cerebell/o

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cerebellum

  • located in lower back of cranium
  • responsible for balance and coordination
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echoencephalogram

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sonogram (ultrasound) image of the brain

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cerebr/o

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cerebrum

  • largest, upper-most portion of the brain
  • “thinking” part of the brain
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cognitive

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our ability (or lack of) to think, learn, and memorize

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myoparesis

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muscle paralysis/ weakness

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24
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neurorrhaphy

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suturing a nerve

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25
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CT or CAT

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Computed (Axial) Tomography

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mening/o

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meninges

-layers around the brain and spinal cord

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mening/i

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meninges

-layers around the brain and spinal cord

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PERRLA

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pupils are equal, round, responsive to light and accommodation

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TIA

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transient ischemic attack

-little “strokes”

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radic/o

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nerve

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radicul/o

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nerve

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rhiz/o

A

nerve

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mononeuropathy

A

condition that affects a single nerve

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myel/o

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bone marrow or spinal cord

-pathyway for nerve impulses betwen brain, limbs, and lower body

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neur/o

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nerves

-receives and transmits messages to and from all parts of the body

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Sensory Organs

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ears, eyes, nose, skin (touch), and, tongue

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anesthesiologist

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a specialist that removes feeling during a procedure

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psychologist (not MD)

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psych/o: mind, emotions

-A mind specialist

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psychiatrist (MD)

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A mind specialist that can administer medication

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conscious

A

being alert, awake, aware, responsive

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A&O

A

alert and oriented

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syncopal episode

A

fainting spell

-breif loss of consciousness

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LOC

A

loss of consciousness or level of consciousness

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coma

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deep state of unconsciousness

-no response to pain, no speech, etc

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aneurysm

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localized weak-spot or balloon-like enlargement of the wall of an artery
-often fatal if ruptures

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stroke

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damage that occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted (blockage)

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aphasia

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the loss of ability to speak, write, comprehend language

-oftend due to brain damage associated with stroke

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hyperesthesia

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increased feeling or sensation

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seizure

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-also known as convulsions or -ictal

sudden, violent, involuntary contractions of a group of muscles caused by a disturbance in brain function

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CP

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cerebral palsy

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sciatica

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pain affecting the back, hip, and outer leg caused by the compression of the spinal nerve root in the lower back

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paralysis

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loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movement

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-paresis

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paralysis

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-plegia

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paralysis

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hemiparesis or hemiplegia

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paralysis on one side of the body

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paraplegia

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paralysis of both legs and lower body (paralyzed from the waist down)

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quadriplegia

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paralysis of all four extremities (from the neck down)

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monoplegia

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paralysis of one limb or area

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pretical

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time before a seizure

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postical

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time after a seizure

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ADD

A

attention deficit disorder

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ADHD

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attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

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concussion

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violent shaking or jarring of the brain

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A + Ox3

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alert and oriented times three (person, place, and time)

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MS

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multiple sclerosis

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CAT

A

computed axial tomorgraphy

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PERRLA

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pupils are equal, round, responsive to light and accommodation

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analgesic

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drug that relieves pain without affecting consciousness

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anesthesia

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absence of normal sensation, especially pain

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MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

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EEG

A

electroencephalogram

72
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HA

A

headache

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