Nervous System Med Term

This means "pertaining to both body and mind."

This is an increased sensitivity to stimulation, such as touch or pain.

What is the function of the structure highlighted in green?

The patient that experiences sudden, uncontrollable attacks of sleep has:

This utilizes radioactive material to provide information about brain function.

This is a dilated and weakened blood vessel in the brain.

The central nervous system consists of the:

This is softening of the brain tissue.

How many cranial nerves are there?

Which of the following word parts refers to speech?

If the patient is suffering paralysis of one limb, they have:

This procedure uses a microscope and small incision to remove herniated disc.

This serves as the innermost layer of the protective coverings of the brain.

Which of the following word parts refers to the insulating layer that surrounds the axon?

Which of the following utilizes magnetic waves to create images of the brain and spinal cord?

This refers to pain in the nerve.

Identify the condition depicted in the picture.

Identify the structure highlighted in blue.

Which of the following refers to the functional cell of nervous tissue?

If a patient has difficulty speaking, they have:

What disorder is depicted in the picture?

This is a sudden loss of consciousness as a result of inadequate blood supply to the brain.

Which of the following is another term for "stroke?"

How many pairs of spinal nerves does the body have?

Which of the following records the electrical activity of the brain?