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the largest region of the brain is the |
cerebrum |
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The area of the brain responsible for respiration, heart rate, and smooth muscle control of our blood vessels is the: |
medulla oblongata |
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structure that conducts nerve impulses to and from the brain and serves as a reflex center for some sensory information without input from the brain is the |
spinal cord |
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The three-layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and literally means membrane is called the: |
menginges |
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group of nerve cell bodies that are found outside of the spinal cord and brain |
ganglions |
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term that means spinal cord inflammation is |
myel/itis |
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the combining form en/cephal/o actually means |
brain "literally means within head" |
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combining form phren/o- means |
mind or diaphragm |
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combining form that means physical sensation, sensitivty, or feeling |
esthesi/o- |
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combining form phas/o- |
speech |
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combining form ment/o- |
mind |
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The word part -iatro- in iatro/genic or ger/iatric means |
physician caused |
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suffix -paresis means |
partial paralysis ("paraparesis means slight or near paralysis") |
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diagnostic term that means softening of the brain is |
en/cephalo/malac/ia |
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the diagnostic term cerebr/al thromb/o/sis means |
condition of a blood clot in the brain "cerebrum" |
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the diagnostic term for a viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes the skin to blister |
shingles |
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interruption of blood supply to the brain caused by a cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, or cerebral hemorrhage is caleld |
cerebro/vascular accident, apoplexy, or stroke |
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diagnostic term that means deficient supply of blood to the brain for a short time is called a |
transient ischemic attack |
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diagnostic term for an emotional disorder characterized by the use of ineffective skills for coping with anxiety or inner conflict is |
neurosis "no loss of reality" |
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which of these is not a sign of brain concussion |
increased appetite |
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the diagnostic term for a condition caused by an increased amount of cerebral spinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain is |
hydrocephalus |
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diagnostic term for a condition characterized by brain damage and lack of muscle control and partial paralysis is |
cerebral palsy |
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procedural term echo/encephalo/graphy actually means |
procedure of recording brain structures by use of sound |
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an instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the brain is called an |
electro/encephalo/graph |
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diagnostic term for a process that includes the use of a computer to produce a series of images of the tissues of the brain at any desired depth is |
CAT scan |
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the medical term dys/phasia means |
difficulty speaking |
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the medical term that means mental disease is |
phrenopathy |
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the medical term shunt means |
tube implanted in the body to redirect the flow of a fluid |
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the medical term ataxia means |
lack of gross motor balance/coordination |
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the medical term that means feeling faint is |
syncope |
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Lou Gehrig’s disease is also known as |
ALS |
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cerebral contusion means |
the process of bruising the brain |
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the medical term hematoma means |
blood swelling or tumor |
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The medical term Opistho/tonos (backward bending tone) means: |
tensions that bends back and head backward "tetanus" |
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The term Con/junctiv/itis literally means together/joined/inflamed. It actually means: |
inflammation of the membrane that covers the eyeball and eyelid |
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dacryo/cyst/itis or lacrimo/cyst/itis means |
inflammation of the tear sac |
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Miotic Eye Drops cause the eyes pupil to: |
constrict |
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the medical term myopic literally means ___ and actually means |
nearsightedness or shortsighted "see clear close up" |
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The Optic (sight), Oculomotor (eye movement), Trochlear (pulley-like), and Abducens (to draw away) Nerves all innervate the eye in some way. These are referred to as Cranial Nerves _________________ (OOOTTAFAGVAH): |
2, 3, 4, 6 |
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Bell’s Palsy |
facial paralysis |
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para/noia literally means "mind/beyond or beside" or refers to behavior that is out of touch with reality or |
psychosis, not real |
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The term Schizo/phrenia (split/mind – with delusions, persecution, hallucinations, jealousy, and/or catatonia "stupor") actually refers to a type of Psych/osis (loss of reality) that is also characterized by: |
thought deterioration and lack of social functioning before 45 YO |
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the diagnostic medical term multiple sclerosis refers to |
deterioration or loss of the myelin sheath nerve body covering paralysis |
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aural atresia refers to |
closure of the outer auditory or hearing canal |
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The medical terms Palpebr/itis and Blepharo/ptosis refer to: |
eyelid inflammation and eyelid droopoing |
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The medical term Retin/itis Pigmentosa can be called: |
animal tracks |
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outer hard layer of the eye (white of the eye) is the |
sclera |
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eye structure that lies directly behind the pupil and iris is the |
lens |
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The inner layer of the eye with the vision receptors is the: |
retina "net" |
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The tear glands that lubricate and protect the eye are called: |
lacrimal glands |
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mucous membrane lining the inner eyelids and globe eyeball is the |
conjunctiva |
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Mydr/iatic Drops are used to: |
dilate pupils |
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the diagnostic term hyperopia means |
farsightedness |
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an instrument that examines the interior of the eye is called |
ophthalmo/scop/e |
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medical term that actually means one who is skilled in filling prescriptions for lenses is |
optician |
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medical term for a specialist who studies the disease of the eye and is a medical doctor |
ophthalmologist |
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The structure in the inner ear that contains balance receptors and endolymph is called the: |
semicircular canals |
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diagnostic term for a chronic disease of the inner ear characterized by dizziness (vertigo) and ringing (tinnitus) in the ear is |
Meniere’s disease |
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With mechanical deafness, there is a problem with the: |
middle ear |
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a chiropractor specializes in the repositioning of bones with adjustments in order to relieve nerve and tissue pressure caused by bone |
subluxations |
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