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Nervous system ch 15

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What structure supports and connects the cells of the nervous system Neurolgia
Protective mechanism blocks chemicals from entering brain tissue Blood brain barrier
The anterior root of the spinal cord is composed of what Motor fibers
Fight or flight situations are dominated by the what Sympathetic nervous system
Nerves that conduct impulses toward the brain or spinal cord are called what Affrent
Chemicals that facilitate movement of impulses and synapses are called Neurotransmitters
What structure joins the two hemispheres of the brain Corpus callosum
All functions of the cerebellum are concerned with what Movement
The central nervous system is composed of what Brain and spinal chord
The small space between neurons are called what Synapse
The protective covering of the brain and spinal cord are Meninges
Lex/o Word,phrase
Meaning/o Meninges
Myel/o Bone marrow, spinal chord
Cerebro/o Cerebrum
Gil/o Glue, neurotical glue
Ton/o Tension
Thec/o Sheath
-estesia Feeling
-kinesia Movement
-lepsy Seizure
-pegia Paralysis
-asthenia Weakness, debility
Chronic, reoccurring seizures are called Epilepsies
What is autism characterized by Mental disorder characterized by Extreme withdrawal and abnormal absorption in fantasy
What is the life-threatening emergency involving the whole cortex Status epilepticus
Abnormal activity or lack of response to normal stimulants Lethargy
What are brain lesions associated with Alzheimer’s disease Plaques
Another name for stroke Cerebrovascular accident or cva
What is syncope Fainting
Hey difficulty with reading or an inability to read is called Dyslexia
Sensory phenomenon acts as a warning signal of immediate seizure Aura
What mental disorder is characterized by unusual shifts in mood emotion energy and the ability to function Bipolar disorder
Sudden and violent contraction of one or more voluntary muscles Convulsions
Most severe form of spina bafida which spinal cord and menges protrude through spine Myelomeningocele
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