cerebellum - located in lower back of cranium - responsible for balance and coordination

cerebrum - largest, upper-most portion of the brain - "thinking" part of the brain

Unit 15- Nervous System Flashcards by Claire Terp

cerebral contusion

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

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cranial hematoma

tumor of blood trapped in brain tissue

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encephalitis

inflammation of the brain

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neuropathy

abrmoal condition/ disease of the nerves

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Alzheimer’s

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

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cephalalgia

head pain

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neurologist

nerve specialist

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poliomyelitis

inflammation of the spine

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CNS

Central Nervous System

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neurectomy

surgical removal of a nerve

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electroencepahlography

recording electrical brain wave activity

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addiction

an uncontrollable dependence on a substance

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encephal/o

brain

-coordinates all body activities

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cephal/o

head, crown

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crani/o

skull

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neurotomy

surgical incision of a nerve

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MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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psychology

the study of behavior and mental processes

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cerebell/o

cerebellum

located in lower back of cranium
responsible for balance and coordination

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echoencephalogram

sonogram (ultrasound) image of the brain

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cerebr/o

cerebrum

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

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cognitive

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

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myoparesis

muscle paralysis/ weakness

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neurorrhaphy

suturing a nerve

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CT or CAT

Computed (Axial) Tomography

mening/o

meninges | -layers around the brain and spinal cord

mening/i

meninges | -layers around the brain and spinal cord

PERRLA

pupils are equal, round, responsive to light and accommodation

TIA

transient ischemic attack | -little "strokes"

radic/o

nerve

radicul/o

nerve

rhiz/o

nerve

mononeuropathy

condition that affects a single nerve

myel/o

bone marrow or spinal cord | -pathyway for nerve impulses betwen brain, limbs, and lower body

neur/o

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

Sensory Organs

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

anesthesiologist

a specialist that removes feeling during a procedure

psychologist (not MD)

psych/o: mind, emotions | -A mind specialist

psychiatrist (MD)

A mind specialist that can administer medication

conscious

being alert, awake, aware, responsive

A&O

alert and oriented

syncopal episode

fainting spell | -breif loss of consciousness

LOC

loss of consciousness or level of consciousness

coma

deep state of unconsciousness | -no response to pain, no speech, etc

aneurysm

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

stroke

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

aphasia

the loss of ability to speak, write, comprehend language | -oftend due to brain damage associated with stroke

hyperesthesia

increased feeling or sensation

seizure

-also known as convulsions or -ictal | sudden, violent, involuntary contractions of a group of muscles caused by a disturbance in brain function

cerebral palsy

sciatica

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

paralysis

loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movement

-paresis

paralysis

-plegia

paralysis

hemiparesis or hemiplegia

paralysis on one side of the body

paraplegia

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

quadriplegia

paralysis of all four extremities (from the neck down)

monoplegia

paralysis of one limb or area

pretical

time before a seizure

postical

time after a seizure

ADD

attention deficit disorder

ADHD

attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

concussion

violent shaking or jarring of the brain

A + Ox3

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

multiple sclerosis

CAT

computed axial tomorgraphy

PERRLA

pupils are equal, round, responsive to light and accommodation

analgesic

drug that relieves pain without affecting consciousness

anesthesia

absence of normal sensation, especially pain

MRI

magnetic resonance imaging

EEG

electroencephalogram

headache