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Chapter 4 Review

Nervous System & Psychiatry

TermDefinition
Neuron Functional units that consist of cell body, axon, and myelin
Central nervous system (CNS) Brain and spinal cord
Peripheral nervous system (PNS) Nerves that branch from the CNS
Autonomic nervous system (ANS) Nerves that carry involuntary impulses to smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and various glands
Somatic nervous system Voluntary, conscious control (skeletal muscles)
Frontal Motor control, some aspects of personality
Parietal Sensation, some aspects of language
Occipital Vision
Temporal Speech, hearing
Cerebral embolism Embolus obstructs artery when it lodges
Cerebral thrombosis Thrombus gradually builds, blocking artery
crani/o Skull
gli/o Glue
encephal/o Entire brain
myel/o Spinal cord or bone marrow
kinesi/o Movement
phob/o Exaggerated fear or sensitivity
phor/o Carry or bear
spondyl/o Vertebra
tax/o Order or coordination
CP Cerebral palsy
ADHD Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
MRI Magnetic resonance imaging
LP Lumbar puncture
TIA Transient ischemic attack
PSG Polysomnography
PNS Peripheral nervous system
MS Multiple sclerosis
ALS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
CSF Cerebrospinal fluid
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