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Ch. 10 Med Term.
Mod 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which division of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord | Central |
| Which term is the result of a blood vessel in the brain that leaks or ruptures | Hemorrhagic stroke |
| Which condition is characterized by fine muscle tremors, a mask-like facial expression, and a gait | Parkinson's disease |
| Which membrane is the thick, tough outer layer surrounding the brain | Dura mater |
| Which diagnostic tool is the process of recording brain-wave activity | Electroencephalography |
| Which portion of the brain is responsible for the highest level of thought | Cerebrum |
| Which term means an abnormally increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain | Hydrocephalus |
| Which condition is a collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the brain | Cranial Hematoma |
| Which term means inflammation of the spinal cord | Myelitis |
| Which term describes a viral infection of the gray matter of the spinal cord that may result in | Poliomyelitis |
| Which condition is commonly known as fainting | Syncope |
| What kind of neuron carries impulses toward the brain and spinal cord | Afferent |