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Nerves that transmit impulses toward the CNS
afferent nerves
fluid that flows through the brain and around the spinal cord protecting them from physical blows or impact
cerebrospinal fluid
inability to convert ones thought into writting
agraphia
usually precedes the onset of a migraine or epileptic seizure
aura
consists of the brain and spinal cord
CNS
stem like portion of the brain that connects the cerebral hemisphere with spinal cord
brain stem
state of prolonged unconsciousness in which the individual can not be aroused and doesn't respond to external stimuli
coma
inability to speak
aphasia
transports nerve impulses away from the nerve cell body
axon
regulates the involuntary vital functions of the body such as the activities involving the heart muscle smooth muscle and gland
autonomic nerves system
type of hole made in the skull using a drill
burr hole
surgical incision into the cranium
craniotomy
without sensitivity to pain
analgesia
receives impulses and conducts them on to the nerve cell body
dendrites
12 pairs of cranial nerves 31 pairs of spinal nerves
peripheral nervous system
part of the brain responsible for coordinating normal movement and balance
cerebellum
any neurological deficiency or variation of the normal
deficit
without muscle coordination
ataxia
abnormally slow movement
bradykinesia
controls consciousness memory sensation emotions and voluntary movement
cerebrum
small scattered venous hemorrhages in the brain
bruise
cerebral contusion
difficulty speech
dysphasia
without feeling or sensation
anesthesia
headache
cephalalgia
transmits nerve impulses away from the CNS
efferent nerves