Nervous System Flashcards Chapter 10
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Part of the brain responsible for coordinating muscle movements and maintaining balance:

  • Thalamus
  • Cerebrum
  • Pons
  • Hypothalamus
  • Cerebellum (correct)

Pertaining to muscles and nerves:

  • Polyneuritis
  • Neuronastomosis
  • Meningomyelocele
  • Myelogram
  • Myoneural (correct)

Neurotransmitter:

  • Acetylcholine (correct)
  • Sulcus
  • Cerebrospinal fluid
  • Myelin
  • Lymph

Part of the nerve cell that first receives the nervous impulse is the:

<p>Dendrite (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Elevated portions of the cerebral cortex are called:

<p>Gyri (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Burning sensation of pain:

<p>Causalgia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A network of interlacing nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system:

<p>Plexus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Portion of the brain that controls the pituitary gland, water balance, and body temperature:

<p>Hypothalamus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Glial cells:

<p>Astrocytes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Space between nerve cells is called the:

<p>Synapse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Part of the brain that controls breathing, heartbeat, and the size of blood vessels:

<p>Medulla oblongata (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Inability to speak:

<p>Aphasia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Collection of spinal nerves below the end of the spinal cord:

<p>Cauda equina (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

X-ray record of the spinal cord:

<p>Myelogram (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Collection of blood within the meningeal layers:

<p>Subdural hematoma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abnormal sensation of tingling or prickling:

<p>Paresthesia (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Inflammation of spinal nerve root:

<p>Radiculitis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A highly malignant brain tumor:

<p>Glioblastoma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Paralysis of four extremities:

<p>Quadriplegia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cerebral aneurysm, thrombosis, or hemorrhage can be the cause of:

<p>Cerebrovascular accident (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fainting:

<p>Syncope (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Spina bifida is associated with:

<p>Meningomyelocele (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Parkinson disease is characterized by:

<p>Shuffling gait (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Disorder of reading, writing, and learning is:

<p>Dyslexia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Condition of no nervous sensation:

<p>Anesthesia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Brain Functions

  • Cerebellum: Coordinates muscle movements and maintains balance.
  • Hypothalamus: Regulates the pituitary gland, water balance, and body temperature.
  • Medulla Oblongata: Controls breathing, heartbeat, and blood vessel size.

Nervous System Components

  • Myoneural: Related to muscles and nerves.
  • Neurotransmitter: A chemical messenger, specifically Acetylcholine, that transmits signals across synapses.
  • Glial Cells: Supportive cells in the nervous system, particularly Astrocytes.

Neural Structure

  • Dendrite: Part of a nerve cell that receives the nervous impulse first.
  • Plexus: A network of interlacing nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system.
  • Synapse: The space between nerve cells where communication occurs.

Abnormal Sensations and Disorders

  • Causalgia: Burning sensation of pain.
  • Dysesthesia: Abnormal sensation of tingling or prickling.
  • Aphasia: Inability to speak.

Spinal Cord and Nerves

  • Cauda Equina: Collection of spinal nerves below the end of the spinal cord.
  • Myelogram: X-ray recording of the spinal cord.

Hematomas and Inflammation

  • Subdural Hematoma: A collection of blood within the meningeal layers.
  • Radiculitis: Inflammation of the spinal nerve root.

Diseases and Conditions

  • Glioblastoma: Highly malignant brain tumor.
  • Quadriplegia: Paralysis of all four extremities.
  • Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA): Condition resulting from cerebral aneurysm, thrombosis, or hemorrhage.

Other Key Terms

  • Syncope: Fainting.
  • Meningomyelocele: Condition associated with spina bifida.
  • Dyslexia: Disorder impacting reading, writing, and learning abilities.

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Test your knowledge of the nervous system with these flashcards from Chapter 10. Each card includes essential terms and their definitions, such as the roles of various brain parts and neurotransmitters. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of neuroscience.

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