Human Nervous System Basics

What is the term for a fracture that breaks into more than two fragments?

What is the term for a condition characterized by inflammation of muscular tissue with subsequent calcification and ossification of muscle?

What is the term for an autoimmune disease characterized by destruction of the synovial membrane and joint?

What is the term for a type of skin condition characterized by an autoimmune reaction involving T-cells?

What is the term for a type of skin lesion characterized by proliferation of keratinocytes?

What is the term for a type of skin cancer characterized by asymmetry, border irregularity, color variation, diameter >6mm, and elevation?

What is the primary function of the reticular formation in the brain?

Which type of bone is composed of a system of haversian canals and is found in the diaphysis of a long bone?

What is the term for the separation of the nutritious source from the axon due to injury or disease?

Which type of aphasia is characterized by difficulty with speech initiation and is often associated with damage to Broca's area?

What is the term for the increased permeability of the blood-brain barrier that can occur in response to stimuli such as hypertension, hyponatremia, and anesthetics?

What is the term for the type of sensory pathway that carries information related to proprioception and fine touch?

Which type of nerve fibers are responsible for carrying signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands?

What is the term for the area of the spinal cord that contains the nerve roots and is characterized by a bundle of nerve fibers?

Which type of joint is characterized by a complete lack of movement and is found in the skull?

What is the term for the type of bone cells that break down and resorb bone tissue?

What is the term for a fracture that breaks into more than two fragments?

What is the term for the inflammation of muscular tissue with subsequent calcification and ossification of muscle?

What is the term for a type of skin condition characterized by an autoimmune reaction involving T-cells?

What is the term for a type of fracture that perforates one cortex and splinters spongy bone?

What is the term for the type of joint that is connected by fibrocartilage or hyaline?

What is the term for the condition characterized by pain, paresthesia, pallor, pulselessness, and paralysis?

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating vital reflexes, including cardiovascular and respiratory functions, and maintaining wakefulness?

What is the term for the type of nerve fibers that are responsible for carrying signals from the senses to the central nervous system?

Which part of the spinal cord is responsible for transmitting motor signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands?

What is the term for the type of joint that is characterized by a slight degree of movement and is found in the spine?

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing incoming sensory data?

What is the term for the type of nerve damage that is characterized by the separation of the nutritious source from the axon due to injury or disease?

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling respiration?

What is the term for the type of aphasia that is characterized by difficulty with speech initiation and is often associated with damage to Broca's area?

Which type of bone cells are responsible for maintaining bone tissue and responding to parathyroid hormone?

What is the term for the type of bone tissue that is composed of a system of haversian canals and is found in the diaphysis of a long bone?