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Unit 1 Discussion

Deciphering the Code

TermDefinition
CNS Central Nervous System
EEG Electroencephalogram
MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Neuro Neurology
Ax Axon
Syn Synapse
Medulla oblong Medulla Oblongta
Hypothal Hypothalamus
Broca's Area Named after Paul Broca Linked to speech production
Alzheimer's Disease Named after Alois Alzheimer Progressive brain disorder that causes memory loss, confusion, and other cognitive declines
Neuron Basic functional unit of the nervous system
Synapse Junction between two neurons
Myelin Sheath Insulating layers around axons
Dendrite Branch-like extension of neurons
Neurotransmitter Chemical messenger Examples: dopamine, serotonin
PNS Peripheral Nervous System
CSF Cerebrospinal
Wernicke's Area Named after Carl Wernicke Linked to language comprehension
Parkinson's Disease Named after James Parkinson A progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, and coordination
Bell's Palsy Named after Chris Bell A temporary condition that causes weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles on one side of the face
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