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Purple Module - Nervous System Review Terms

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Epilepsy   A disorder characterized by seizures  
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Coma   Abnormal, deep unconsciousness  
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Microcephaly   Abnormally small head  
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Anorexia Nervosa   All-consuming desire to remain thin  
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Bulimia Nervosa   Binging and purging  
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Concussion   Brain injury causing transient loss of conciousness  
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Ventricle   Cavity of an organ  
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Trephination   Circular opening made in the skull to relieve ICP  
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Somatic Nervous System (SNS)   Coveys impulses for voluntary functions.  
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Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)   Conveys impulses to glands, smooth muscles and cardiac muscles  
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Hypnotic   Depresses CNS functions to induce sleep  
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Multiple Sclerosis   Disease of the myelin sheath  
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Myelopathy   Disease of the spinal cord  
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Cerebrum   Functions include sensory perception and interpretation, muscular movement and emotional aspects of behavior and memory.  
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Agnosia   Inability to comprehend auditory, visual, spatial, olfactory, and other sensations  
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Catatonic   Inability to move or talk  
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Aphasia   Inability to speak  
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Cranitomy   Incision into the skull  
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Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)   Includes all nervous tissue of the body found outside the CNS  
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Encephalitis   Inflammation of the brain  
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Pia Mater   Innermost membrane of the brain and spinal cord  
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Tremor   Involuntary tremble or shake  
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Tic   Involuntary, spasmodic muscular contractions  
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Ataxia   Lack of muscle coordination  
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Lethargy   Lack of response; sluggishness  
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Psychosis   Major emotional disorder  
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Nerve Conduction Velocity   Measures the speed impulses travel through a nerve  
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Arachnoid Membrane   Middle layer covering the brain and spinal cord  
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Efferent   Travelling away from a central structure  
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Afferent   Travelling toward a central structure.  
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Lumbar Puncture   Needle puncture of the lower spinal cavity.  
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Central Nervous System   Network of nervous tissue found in the brain and spinal cord.  
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Neurosis   Nonpsychotic mental illness  
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Idiopathic   Occurring without a known cause  
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Dura Mater   Outermost layer covering the brain and spinal cord  
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Myelalgia   Pain in the spinal cord  
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Herpes Zoster   Painful, acute infectious disease; aka shingles  
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Dystrophy   Poor development  
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Aura   Premonitory awareness of an approaching physical or mental disorder  
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Anaesthetics   Produce a loss of sensation  
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Anxiety   Psychological "worry" disorder  
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Electroencephalogram   Records electrical activity of brain patterns  
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Cerebellum   Refines muscular movement; aids in equilibrium  
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Analgesics   Relieve pain  
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Convulsion   Sudden and violent contraction of the muscles  
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Neuron   The functional cell of the nervous system  
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Meninges   Three membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord.  
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Neurotransmitters   Transmit impulses across synapses  
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Myelin   White fat-like sheath  
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Asthenia   Weakness or debility  
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The three major structures of neurons   1. Cell Body 2. Dendrites 3. Axon  
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The section of the cerebrum that can only be seen on dissection   The Insula  
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The four major structures of the brain   1.Cerebrum 2.Cerebellum 3.Diencephalon 4.Brainstem  
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The four major types of neuroglia   1.Astrocytes 2.Oligodendrocytes 3.Microglia 4.Ependyma  
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The function of the hypothalamus   Regulates activities of the ANS, such as heart rate, body temperature, and fluid balance.  
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The two types of nerve cells found in the nervous system   1.Neurons 2.Neuroglia  
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The three types of neurosis   1.Phobias 2.Hysterias 3.OCD  
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The CNS consists of   The brain and the spinal cord  
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Alzheimers disease   A progressive neurological disorder of unknown etiology, characterized by memory loss, impaired judgement, and orientation.  
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CSF   Cerebrospinal Fluid  
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Cerebrospinal Fluid   colourless, shock absorbing liquid, absorbed as rapidly as it is made, maintains constant volume  
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Parkinson disease   Progressive neurological disorder affecting the portion of the brain responsible for controlling movement. Caused by lack of dopamine.  
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The brainstem is composed of   1.Midbrain (mesencephalon) 2.Medulla Oblongata 3.Pons  
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Pons   The "bridge" from the midbrain to the medulla  
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Thalamus   Receives all sensory stimuli except olfactory, transmits them to the cerebral cortex.  
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AD   Alzheimer's disease  
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ADHD   attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder  
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ALS   amyotrophic lateral sclerosis  
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ANS   autonomic nervous system  
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ASAP   as soon as possible  
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BEAM   brain electrical activity mapping  
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C1   first cranial vertebrae  
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CNS   central nervous system  
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CP   cerebral palsy  
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CSF   cerebrospinal fluid  
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CTA   computed tomography angiogram  
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CVA   cerebrovascular accident  
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EEG   electroencephalography  
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EMG   electromyography  
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ICP   intracranial pressure  
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L3   3rd lumbar vertebra  
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LOC   loss of consciousness  
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LP   lumbar puncture  
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MEG   magentoencephalogram  
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MRA   magnetic resonance angiogram  
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MRI   magnetic resonance imaging  
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MS   multiple sclerosis  
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MSI   magnetic source imaging  
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NCV   nerve conduction velocity  
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OCD   obsessive compulsive disorder  
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PET   positron emission tomography  
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PNS   parasympathetic nervous system  
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SRS   stereotactic radiosurgery  
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SNS   somatic nervous system  
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STAT   immediately  
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T12   12th thoracic vertebra  
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TIA   transient ischemic attack  
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US   ultrasonography  
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