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What part of the brain is responsible for coordinating muscle movements and maintaining balance?
Cerebellum
What term refers to the relationship pertaining to muscles and nerves?
Myoneural
What is the name of the neurotransmitter that plays a key role in muscle contraction?
Acetylcholine
What is the part of the nerve cell that first receives the nervous impulse?
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What are the elevated portions of the cerebral cortex called?
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What term describes a burning sensation of pain?
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What is the network of interlacing nerve fibers in the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) called?
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What portion of the brain controls the pituitary gland, water balance, and body temperature?
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What type of cells in the nervous system are known as glial cells?
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What is the space between nerve cells called?
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What part of the brain controls breathing, heartbeat, and the size of blood vessels?
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What term describes the inability to speak?
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What is the collection of spinal nerves below the end of the spinal cord called?
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What is the X-ray record (image) of the spinal cord called?
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What is the term for a collection of blood within the meningeal layers?
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What is the abnormal sensation of tingling or prickling called?
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What is inflammation of a spinal nerve root called?
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What is the name of a highly malignant brain tumor?
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What term refers to paralysis of four extremities?
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What can cerebral aneurysm, thrombosis, or hemorrhage lead to?
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What term describes fainting?
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What condition is spina bifida associated with?
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What is Parkinson disease characterized by?
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What disorder involves difficulties with reading, writing, and learning?
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What condition refers to the absence of nervous sensation?
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What term pertains to fainting?
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What term describes abnormal sensation?
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What term is used for something that is relieving but not curing?
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What describes peculiar symptoms appearing before more definite symptoms?
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What term means 'within the meninges'?
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What are essential cells of an organ called?
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What is the space between nerve cells also known as?
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What part of the brain controls muscular coordination?
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What term describes one's manner of walking?
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What term refers to the loss of mental capacity?
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Study Notes
Nervous System Terminology
- Cerebellum: Brain region essential for coordinated muscle movements and balance maintenance.
- Myoneural: Refers to the relationship between muscles and nerves.
- Acetylcholine: Key neurotransmitter involved in transmitting nerve impulses.
- Dendrite: Part of a nerve cell that receives incoming nervous impulses.
- Gyri: Elevated areas located on the cerebral cortex, contributing to brain surface area.
- Causalgia: Experience of burning pain sensation, often associated with nerve damage.
- Plexus: Network of interconnecting nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
- Hypothalamus: Brain portion regulating the pituitary gland, body temperature, and water balance.
- Astrocytes: Type of glial cell that supports and nourishes neurons in the brain and spinal cord.
- Synapse: Gap or space occurring between two nerve cells, facilitating communication.
- Medulla Oblongata: Controls vital functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood vessel regulation.
- Aphasia: Condition characterized by the inability to speak or use language effectively.
- Cauda Equina: Bundle of spinal nerves situated below the end of the spinal cord.
- Myelogram: X-ray image of the spinal cord used to identify abnormalities.
- Subdural Hematoma: Accumulation of blood in the meninges, often due to trauma.
- Paresthesia: Abnormal sensation like tingling or prickling in the skin.
- Radiculitis: Inflammation affecting a spinal nerve root, leading to pain and discomfort.
- Glioblastoma: Highly malignant form of brain tumor with aggressive growth.
- Quadriplegia: Condition resulting in paralysis of all four limbs.
- Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke): Caused by cerebral aneurysm, thrombosis, or hemorrhage leading to brain injury.
- Syncope: Medical term for fainting or temporary loss of consciousness.
- Meningomyelocele: A type of spina bifida that involves spinal cord and nerve tissue herniating through the spine.
- Parkinson Disease: Characterized by a shuffling gait, tremors, and rigidity in movement.
- Dyslexia: Learning disorder that affects reading, writing, and processing language.
- Anesthesia: State of lack of nervous sensation, often induced for surgical procedures.
- Syncopal: Pertaining to episodes of fainting or syncope.
- Palliative: Relieves symptoms without curing the underlying condition.
- Aura: Sensory phase experienced before the onset of more defined symptoms, often seen in migraines or seizures.
- Intrathecal: Refers to being situated within the protective layers of the meninges surrounding the spinal cord.
- Parenchymal: Indicates essential cells that make up an organ's structure.
- Gait: Term describing the manner of walking, which can indicate neurological health.
- Dementia: Progressive loss of mental capacity affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities.
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