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Nervous System 1234

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encephal/o   brain  
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encephalitis   inflammation of the brain  
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cerebr/o   cerebrum  
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the cerebrum is the   largest part of the brain  
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the cerbrum contains your:   memories hopes dreams wishes fantasies imagination desires  
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the cerebrum is the part of the brain that houses your   individuality  
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cerebral angiography   process of recording the vessels(blood) of the cerebrum  
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the brain is made up of sections called   lobes  
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cerebell/o   cerebellar  
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cerebeller   pertaining to the cerebellum  
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the cerebellum is located at the   posterior base of your brain  
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the cerebellum is responsible for   balance equilibrium  
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the brain stem is made up the   pons medulla oblongata midbrain  
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the brain stem is responsible for regulation of your   ventilation(breathing) blood pressure heart rate  
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myel/o   spinal cord  
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polio myelitis   inflammation of the spinal cord caused by the polio virus.  
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mening/o or meningi/o   meninges  
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meningitis   inflammation of the meninges  
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meningioma   tumor or mass of the meninx(singular form)  
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the meninges are tissue that surrounds the   brain and spinal cord  
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the meninges are made up he   dura mater arachnoid membrane pia mater  
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the space under the dura mater is called the   subdural space  
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the space under the arachnoid membrane is called the   subarachnoid space  
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neur/o   nerve(s)  
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neurologist   a specialist in the study of nerves  
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sensory nerons allow you to   feel taste smell hear and see  
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motor neurons allows you to   move  
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CNS   Central Nevous System  
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the CNS is made up he   brain and spinal cord.  
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PNS   Peripheral Nervous System  
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The PNS is made up of all nerves except   the brain and spinal cord  
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the neurons of the PNS have the ability to   regenerate if damaged  
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The neurons of the CNS   do not have the ability to regenerate  
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ANS   Autonomic Nervous System (involuntary)  
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The ANS is the part of your nervous system that functions   automatically (reflex)  
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The ANS has two branches called   parasymphathetic nervous system and sympathetic nervous system aka fight or flight reaction.  
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The parasympathetic nervous system contols the routine nervous functions such as   a)normal heart rate b)eupnea(normal breathing) c)peripheral vasodialtion(normal pink color d)bronchoconstriction(normal respirtation) e) pupillary constraction(normal visual) f)digestion e)pupillary constrictions F)digestion g)normal reproductive process.  
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The sympathetic nervous system controls the emergency nervous functions such as:   Tachycardia Tachypnea Pallar Brochodilation Pupillary dilation The digestive and reproductive system are reduced to minimal function  
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esthesi/o   feeling nervous sensation  
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anesthesiologist   specialist in the study of no feeling or nervous sensation  
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phas/o   speech  
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dysphasia (dysphasic)   condition of difficult speech  
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psych/o and ment/o   mind  
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psychology   the study of the mind  
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mental   pertaining to the mind  
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plegia   a condition of paralysis  
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paraysis means   the inability to feel (sensory neurons) and move (motor neurons)  
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quadriplegia (quadriplegic)   a condition of paralysis of the four extremities (diving - spinal cord injury)  
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paraplegia (paraplegic)   a condition of paralysis of the lower trunk and both legs (spinal cord injury)  
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hemi   half  
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hemiplegia (hemiplegic)   a condition of paralysis of the right or left side of the body (brain damage)  
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paresis   partial paralysis  
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partial paralysis means   you can fee it but cannot move it or youan move it but cannot feel it.  
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hemiparesis   partial paralysis of the right or left side of the body (brain damage)  
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ict/o   seizure  
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preictal   pertaining to before a seizure  
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iatry   treatment  
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psychiatry   treatment of the mind  
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crani/o   cranium (skull)  
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intracranial   pertaining to within the cranium (skull)  
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alges/o   pain  
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analgesic   pertaining to no pain  
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cerebellitis   inflammation of the cerebellum  
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cerebral thrombosis   abnormal condition of a clot in the cerebrum  
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meningocele   hernaiation of a meninx  
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meningomyelocele   herniation of the spinal cord through the meninges.  
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neuralgia   a condition of nerves pain  
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neurarthropathy   disease condition of the nerves in the joints.  
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neurasthenia   a condition of nerve weakness  
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neuritis   inflammation of nerves  
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neuroma   a tumor or mass in a nerve  
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polyneuritis   inflammation of many nerves (poly likes many crackers)  
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subdural hematoma   a blood mass in the subdural space  
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cerebral aneursm   a weakness in a arterial septum of the cerebrum  
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neurosis (neurotic)   abnormal condition of the nerves  
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psychosis (psychotic)   abnormal condition of the mind  
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sciatica   inflammation of a sciatic nerve (leg)  
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neurectomy   surgical excistion of a nerve  
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neurolysis   separating a nerve from adhesions  
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neuroplasty   surgical repair of a nerve  
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neurorrhaphy   suturing a nerve  
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neurotomy   surgical incision of a nerve  
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shingles   viral disease affecting the PNS causing blisters on the skin and pain  
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myelogram   a record of the spinal cord  
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echoencephalography (echo EG)   the process of recording the brain using sound waves.  
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electroencephalogram (EEG)   a record of the electrical activity of the brain  
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electroencephalograph   The machine that records the electrical activity of the brain.  
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electroencephalography   the process of recording the electrical activity of the brain.  
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Computerized (axial) Tomography (CAT)   proces of recording using X-ray pictures slices and a computer.  
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megnetic resonance imaging (MRI)   a diagnostic imaging technique using magnetics to obtain an image.  
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Positron Emission Tomograph (PET)   X-ray picture slices of the brain using a contrast (radiopaque) material (injected dye)  
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Lumbar puncter (LP)   surgical puncture to aspirate  
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cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)   aka spinal tap  
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anesthesia (anesthetic)   a condition of no feeling or nervous sensation  
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aphasia (aphasic)   a condition of inability to speak.  
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cephalagia   a condition of head pain aka headache  
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craniocerebral   pertaining to the cranium (skull) and the cerebrum  
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encephalosclerosis   abnormal condition of hardening of the brain  
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hyperesthesia (hyperesthesic)   a condition of excessive nervous sensitivity to stimuli  
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a stimulus is a   change in your environment  
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interictal   pertaining to between seizures  
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monoparesis   partial paralysis of one limb  
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monoplegia (monoplegic)   a condition of paralysis of one limb  
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psychogenic   pertaining to originating in the mind  
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psychologist   a specialist in the study of the mind.  
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psychopathy (psychopathic)   a disease condition of the mind  
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pschosomatic   pertaining to the mind and body  
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ataxia (ataxic) take a taxi when uncoordinated   a condition of no coordination  
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cognitive   pertaining to the mental processes of comprehension, judgement, memory, and reasoning  
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cerbral concussion   head injury where the neurological deficits last less than 24 hours  
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cerebral contusion   head injury where the neurological deficits last more than 24 hours  
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conscious   awake, alert, and aware  
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semi conscious   partially awake, alert, or aware  
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convulsion   sudden rapid involuntary contraction and relaxation of a group of muscles (convulsion is a type of seizure)  
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seizures are associated with   epilepsy (epileptic)  
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tonic   clonic seizures (grand mal) (gin and tonic-clonic) refers to the rapid contraction and relaxation of a group of muscles associated with seizures  
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disorientation (disoriented)   a state of materal confusion to person and or place, and or time aka the three spheres  
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vertigo   a whirling sensation of oneself or external objects (dizziness)  
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gail (stable or unstable)   the manner or style of walking  
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incoherent   unable to express one's throughts in an intelligible manner  
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palsy   paralysis  
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dementia, senility or OBS / organic brain syndrome   mental decline  
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syncope (syncopal episode)   fainting  
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aura   a warning of an impending seizure  
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alert   the highest level of consciousness LOC  
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lethargy (lethargic)   mental sluggishness  
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stupor (stuporous)   very groggy  
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unconsciousness   state of being unaware of surroundings but will respond to stimuli  
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coma   unconsciousness where the person does not respond to any stimuli  
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cerebrospinal otorrhea   CSF draining from the ears  
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cortex   outer  
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medulla   middle or inner  
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bradykinesia (bradykinetic)   a condition of slow movement  
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papilledema   edema and inflammation of the optic nerve indicative of increased ICP  
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ICP stands for   intracranial pressure  
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lobotomy   surgical incision of a lobe  
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hemisphere   half of a sphere (brain)  
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GCS stands for   glascow coma scale  
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GCS   a standardized system to assess neurological impairment  
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verticles   chambers  
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ventricles can be found in the   brain and heart  
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neurological checks "neuro check" or neurological vital signs (NVS)   periodic assessment of a person's neurological status  
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Neurological Checks include   alert and orientated x 3 PEARRLA gait and reflex assessment  
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PEARRLA stands for   pupils equal and round react to light and accommodation  
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AD stands for   Alzheimer's Disease or right ear  
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ADHD stands for   attention deficit hyperactivity disorder  
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MVA   motor vehicle accident  
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CVA "shock"   cerebral vascular accident  
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TIA   transient ischemic attack aka mini or little stroke temporary  
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MS   multiple sclerosis or morphine sulfate  
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CP   cerebral palsy  
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TENS   transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation  
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TENS is use to   stimulate healing and for treatment of chronic pain (back)  
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EMG   electromyogram  
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LOC   Level of consciousness or loss of consciousness  
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