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H.I.T

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Term
Definition
ANS   Autonomic nervous system  
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CNS   Central nervous system  
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CSF   Cerebral spinal fluid  
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CT   Computed tomography  
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EEG   Electroencephalogram  
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EMG   Electromyogram  
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ICP   Intracranial pressure  
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LP   Lumbar puncture  
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PNS   Peripheral nervous system  
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TENS   Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation  
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Central nervous system   Which comprises the brain & spinal cord  
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Peripheral nervous system   Which comprises the nerves that connect the body organs to the central nervous system  
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Somatic nervous system   Which connects the central nervous system to the skin & skeletal muscles  
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Autonomic nervous system   Which connects the central nervous system to the visceral organs  
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Brain   Has more than 100 billion neurons that are connected by means of electrochemical pulses, & it is responsible for all physical & mental functions of the body  
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Meninges   The protective tissue that covers the brain & spinal cord  
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Dura mater   Outermost layer of the meninges  
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Arachnoid mater   Middle layer of the meninges  
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Pia mater   Innermost layer of the meninges  
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Cerebral cortex   Consists of a layer of neurons on the surface of the brain  
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Cerebrum   The largest part of the brain  
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Cerebellum   Second largest part of the brain  
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Diencephalon   Located between the cerebrum & the midbrain. The thalamus, hypothalamus, posterior pituitary gland & pineal gland  
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Brain steam   Connects the diencephalon to the spinal cord  
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Midbrain (Mesencephalon)   Located between the diencephalon & the pons  
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Spinal nerves   31 nerves located in the spinal area  
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Burr hole procedures   The physician drills a burr hole in the cranium to complete the procedure  
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Trephine   A surgical instrument that is used to cut a cylindrical shape  
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Craniectomy   Completed to remove a skull bone  
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Craniotomy   Making an incision into the skull  
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Endovascular therapy   Completed within the vascular system of the head or neck for a specific purpose  
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Nervous system   Controls all bodily activities & is divided into 2 main parts  
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Meningitis   Inflammation of the membranes of the spinal cord or brain  
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Encephalitis   Inflammation of the brain  
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Myelitis   Inflammation of the spinal cord  
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Encephalomyelitis   Inflammation of both the brain & spinal cord  
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Parkinson's disease   A progressive disease characterized by a mask-liked facial expression, weakened muscles, tremors, & involuntary movement  
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Alzheimer's disease   A disease in which the brain structure changes lead to memory loss, personality changes, & ultimately impaired ability to function  
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Cerebral palsy   A disorder in which the motor function of the brain is impaired  
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Hemiplegia   Condition in which one side of the body is paralyzed  
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Hemiparesis   Another word for hemiplegia  
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Epilepsy   A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance  
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Grand mal   Abnormal electrical activity throughout the brain  
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Multiple sclerosis   Progressive disease involving damage to the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord  
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Petit mal   A mild form of epilepsy characterized by brief spells of unconsciousness without loss of posture  
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