Medical Terminology Module 10

Involuntary nerves that stimulate the body in times of stress and crisis are __________ nerves.

The _____ nervous system consists of the cranial and spinal nerves.

Which of the following nervous system cells do not transmit impulses throughout the body? Glial Afferent Nerves Efferent Nerves Neurons

The chemical messenger released at the end of a nerve cell that stimulates or inhibits another cell is called:

The main sensory relay center of the brain is the:

The fluid-filled spaces within the brain are called:

A nerve cell is a(n):

_____ nerves carry impulses to the brain and spinal cord.

The microscopic space through which an impulse is transmitted is a(n):

________ nerves carry impulses away from the brain and spinal cord.

This threadlike extension carries impulses along a nerve cell.

The "bridge" between the medulla and the midbrain is the:

This posterior portion of the brain coordinates voluntary muscle movements and maintains balance.

The lower portion of the brain that connects the cerebrum and spinal cord is the:

The __________ is the outer region of the cerebrum

The __________ activates and integrates the autonomic nervous system and controls pituitary secretions.

White fatty tissue that surrounds and insulates the axon of a nerve cell is called:

The pia mater is the:

The peripheral nervous system includes _____ pairs of cranial nerves and _____ pairs of spinal nerves.

Unlike other cranial nerves, the _____ nerve carries messages to and from the neck, chest, and abdomen.

The purpose of the blood-brain barrier is to:

The brain and spinal cord make up the ________ nervous system.

"Star cells" called __________ are a type of glial cell that transports water and salts from capillaries.

Where are the thalamus and hypothalamus housed?

_____is a severe, recurring, unilateral, vascular headache.

CVA is the abbreviation for

MS is the abbreviation for:

TIA is the abbreviation for:

ALS is the abbreviation for:

________itis is an inflammatory disease of the nervous system involving the roots of the spinal nerves.

A ________cele is the hernial protrusion of the meninges through a defect in the spinal column.

An________ means being insensitive to pain.

Mrs. Jarod's seizures, visual disturbances, and memory deficit were caused by increased intracranial pressure from a malignant, rapidly growing tumor called ________blastoma multiforme.

Baby James's parents were told that he had spina ________, a congenital defect in the spinal column due to imperfect union of vertebral parts.

________ disease is the degeneration of nerves in the brain leading to tremors, muscle rigidity, and a shuffling gait.

A progressive neurologic disorder marked by gradual decline in mental capacity that can begin in middle age but is more frequently seen in the older person is ________ disease.

________ palsy is a disorder of the facial nerve that results in unilateral facial paralysis.

Another name for absence seizures is:

Accelerating to get through a traffic light before it turned red, Jason was hit broadside by a car coming from the right and flipped. Three backseat passengers were treated and hospitalized for injuries. One backseat passenger lost consciousness at the scene of the accident. However, by the time he arrived at the hospital one hour later, he had regained consciousness and was coherent. No neurologic deficits were noted after a 24-hour observation period. This type of head injury is called a:

Mr. Morrison suffers from Lou Gehrig disease. Another term for Lou Gehrig disease is:

The progressive muscular atrophy of Lou Gehrig disease that eventually progresses to involve most of the body, including the respiratory muscles, is the result of:

Which condition is associated with an excess of or hypersensitivity to dopamine?

Which condition develops in response to reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox?

With __________, antibodies block the ability of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to transmit the nervous impulse from nerve to muscle cells.

A medical term for abnormal, involuntary, spasmodic movements is:

The medical term for inflammation of the meninges is __________.

Tonic-clonic seizures are also known as _______ events.

A peculiar sensory sensation often preceding the onset of a seizure is called:

A general term that means a disease state of the brain is ________:

A lumbar puncture is also known as a:

The ER physician suspected Baby Chang had meningitis and performed a lumbar puncture to obtain ________spinal fluid for analysis.

_____________ is the radiographic imaging of the blood vessels in the brain after injection of contrast medium.

Electro________ is the recording of the electrical activity of the brain.

A _____________ scan, which is abbreviated ___ scan, is a computerized imaging technique that shows chemical activity of the brain and gives information about brain function.

The procedure in which CSF is withdrawn for analysis from between two lumbar vertebrae is:

The imaging modality that generates computerized multiple images of the brain and spinal cord using a contrast material is:

_____ is a computerized imaging technique that shows the chemical activity of the brain.

This imaging study uses sound waves to detect blood flow in the carotid and intracranial arteries.

During __________ radiosurgery, a focused beam of radiation, called a(n) _________, can target a tumor to destroy it.

Treatment of hydrocephalus involves the use of a __________ to drain the excess cerebrospinal fluid.

Which of the following diagnostic procedures uses a magnetic field and pulses of radiowave energy to image the brain and spinal cord?

Which of the following is a procedure to diagnose abnormal electrical activity of the brain?

Which of the following is a procedure that uses radioactive material that is taken up by the brain to gather information about the brain?

Preferred imaging technique for viewing brain damage related to infection, inflammation or tumors:

The combining form encephal/o means:

The combining form cerebr/o means:

The suffix -lepsy in the term epilepsy means:

The combining form vag/o means:

_____neuritis is the inflammation of several nerves.

________cele is the protrusion of the meninges and spinal cord through a defect in the spinal column.

The medical term for headache is ceph________.

Baby Casey was born with spina bifida, which resulted in the protrusion of the meninges called a ________cele.

Ms. Kabobi received a(n) ________ic medication to relieve her postoperative pain.

The outer layer of the meninges is called the ________ mater.

The largest and uppermost section of the brain is the:

A neurologic disorder marked by tics, uncontrollable vocal sounds, and inappropriate words is called:

Which procedure records electrical activity of the brain?

The sensory warning some people experience before a seizure is called:

Mrs. Granger, age 77, has a history of hypertension and atherosclerosis. During the past 3 months, she has experienced temporary episodes of paresthesia and paresis of the right arm consistent with TIAs. She now enters the hospital with a CVA. She has aphasia and right-sided hemiplegia. Mrs. Granger's diagnosis on hospitalization was:

The medical term for a condition of involuntary, spasmodic movements is:

What is the term for brief episodes of neurologic deficit caused by temporary interference with blood supply to the brain?

Diagnostic studies for Mrs. Granger included an MRI and PET scan. Findings indicated blockage of a cerebral artery by a blood clot with necrosis and edema of the area involved. The type of cerebral infarction Mrs. Granger experienced is called a(n):

Mrs. Talifori was diagnosed with Parkinson disease. Characteristic symptoms likely to be seen in Mrs. Talifori as the disease progresses include all of the following except:

Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography confirmed that Mr. Hullinger has a malignant glioma that is surgically inaccessible. He is scheduled for stereotactic radiosurgery. A glioma is an intracranial tumor that arises from the:

Which procedure uses an intracranial guiding device to deliver high-dose radiation to the precisely targeted tumor tissue?

After losing consciousness, falling, and seizing, Clio, age 5, was brought to the ER by his parents. Two more episodes of tonic-clonic seizures occurred in the ER. Anticonvulsants were started and an EEG ordered. Another term for tonic-clonic seizures is:

Tonic-clonic seizures are marked by:

Interview of the parents of 5-year-old Clio revealed that for about the last 24 hours, Clio has been irritable, febrile, vomiting, and experiencing cephalgia. On further examination, nuchal rigidity (stiff neck) was noted. The physician performed a lumbar puncture to measure intracranial pressure and to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for analysis. Results confirmed a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Clio was started on antibiotics. Which term means inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord?

The white wrapping that surrounds and protects the axon is the:

Through which part of the neuron does an impulse leave the cell?

The first part of the nerve cell to receive the impulse is the:

A fold in the surface of the cerebral cortex is called a:

A network of intersecting nerves in the peripheral nervous system is called a:

A depression or groove in the surface of the cerebral cortex is a:

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain is called:

Lou Gehrig disease is another name for:

Destruction of the myelin sheath surrounding neurons in the brain and spinal cord describes which condition?

Which of the following is a hereditary disorder caused by degenerative changes in the cerebrum?

Which of the following is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the motor neurons fail to transmit impulses to the muscles to cause muscle contraction?

A burning pain experienced as a result of a peripheral nerve injury is called:

The suffix -phasia means:

A cerebral hemorrhage may be caused by a localized weakness in a blood vessel wall that dilates and bursts. This weak section of blood vessel is called a(n) _________:

A general term for progressive neurologic conditions characterized by a gradual decline in mental ability is __________: