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neuroglia supporting cells of the nervous system
anterior root of spinal cord is composed of motor nerves
Leptomeninges arachnoid and pia mater
asthenia weakness
-esthesia feeling
status epilepticus life-threatening siezure that involves the whole cortex
Bradykinesia slow movement
pachymeningitis inflammation of dura mater only
functions of the cerebellum movement
gli/o glue, neuroglia tissue
syncope fainting
positron emission tomography imaging technique produces colors to indicate f metabolism or blood flow in brain
circular opening cut into the skull to reveal brain tissue and decrease intracranial pressure trephination
-paresis partial paralysis
neuroglial cell that possesses phagocytic properties microglia
Nerves that conduct impulses toward the CNS afferent nerves
Inflammation of the nerve root associated with the spinal column radiculopathy
Medications that depress CNS functions, promote sleep, and relieve agitation, anxiousness, and restlessness hypnotics
Narc/o sleep
agnosia loss of knowledge
Encephal/o brain
Bipolar disorder is characterized by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganized behavior, and hyperelevated mood False
Nodding of the head, slowness of movement, tremors, the stiffness of large joints, and a shuffling gait are associated with brain tumors False
Vagotomy surgical procedure associated with the treatment of peptic ulcers
papilledema optic disc swelling that is caused by increased intracranial pressure
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