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Chap12..
Question | Answer |
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Cephal/o | Head |
Encephal/o | brain |
neur/o | Nerve |
The suffix -plegia | paralysis |
the suffix-phasia | speech |
what is the nervous systems resposible for? | for coordinating all the activity of the body |
what are the two basic types of cells in the nervous tissue consist of? | neurons and neuroglial cells |
Grey matter | is comprised of unsheathed or uncovered bodies and dendrites |
White matter | is myelinated nerve fibers |
The largest section of the brain is? | Cerebrum |
The cerebrum is subdivided into left and right halves called? | cerebral hemispheres |
the final portion of the brain is the? | brain stream |
the brain and the spinal cord is also protected by? | cerebrospinal fluid |
dura mater also means? | tough mother |
this is where either type of nerve is attached to the nervous system? | nerve root |
What is the name of the cranial nerves that carries impulses for sense of sight? | optic |
What is the name of the cranial nerves that controls facsial musles for expression salivation and taste on two thirds of tongue (anterior) | Facial |
Cephalagia | Head Pain |
Nerve tumor | Neuroma |
Dysphasia | Difficult speech |
Palsy | temporary or permanant loss of the ability to control movement |
Syncope | Faint |