Brain Anatomy
Where is the brain located?
In the skull
What is the prefix for mind?
Psycho
What do neurosurgeons do?
Preform brain/spine surgery
Encephalitis can be diagnosed by:
Blood tests and CT scans
Part of the brain manages your emotions
What is the brain terminology for nerve?
Neuro
What does a neurologist do?
Diagnose/treat disorders
What is the rarity of Parkinson's Disease?
Part of the brain that receives information from the spinal cord
Brain stem
What is the affix for cerebellum?
Cerebro
What do neuro-psychologists do?
They assess brain behavior links
How is epilepsy diagnosed?
Neurological exams/Blood tests
Part of the brain that processes sight and object depth
Occipital lobe
What is the meaning of the affix, "Meningo"?
Membranes surrounding the brain/spinal cord
What do radiation oncologists do?
Use radiation for tumors
What treatments are available for Encephalitis?
Hospitalization, Corticosteroids, Antibiotics
Part of the brain that coordinates brain's sensory information with muscle movements
Cerebellum
What is the affix for brain?
Encephalo
What do interventional neuroradiologists do?
They use imaging/processing for treatment
What is hydrocephalus?
Build-up of fluid in the brain