Structure
Main cell of the nervous system
Neuron
carries an impulse towards the cell body
Dendrite
A strong fear of something
phobia
Seen more often in childhood. Characterized by inattention, boredom and impulsive behavior.
ADHA - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
A main characteristic is seizures
Epilepsy
Central Nervous System
carries impulses away from the cell body
Axon
rapid, simple, automatic response to a stimulus.
Reflex
absence of a brain
anencephaly
Inability to fall asleep or stay asleep.
Insomnia
Includes all nervous tissue outside of the brain and spinal cord
Peripheral Nervous System
This controls the skeletal muscles
Somatic nervous system (will also accept peripheral nervous system).
Difficulty reading, mixes up letters
Dyslexic, Dyslexia
state of deep unconsciousness where one can not be aroused
coma
Excessively sleepy
Hypersomnolent
Point of contact between 2 neurons
Synapse
medication that helps treat depression
antidepressant
dyssomnia
sleeping difficulty or disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
uncontrolled "attacks" of sleep
narcolepsy
This contains 4 lobes and is the largest part of the brain.
area of the brain that coordinate balance, movement and posture. "little brain"
cerebellum
Paralysis to a side (right or left) of the body
hemiparesis
High level of intelligence; difficulty with social interactions
Autism
Mental state characterized by delusions, paranoia, and hallucinations
Psychosis
There are 31 pairs of these
Spinal nerves
In charge of returning the body to the normal state after a "fight or flight" reaction.
parasympathetic nervous system
A tumor of neuralgia
Glioma
shaking or involuntary movement
tremor
A person with aphasia has this problem
Can't speak
The midbrain, pons, ad medulla oblongata comprise the
Brainstem
In charge of our "fight or flight" response. (specifically)
sympathetic nervous system
Surgical removal of a ganglion.
Ganglionectomy
loss of oxygen or breathing cessation during sleep
sleep apnea
Disease with progressive loss of memory and function.
Alzheimer Disease
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Meninges (dura mater, arachnoid, Pia mater)
Links endocrine and nervous system. Makes, stores and secretes hormones.
Pituitary
Obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot or other material carried in the bloodstream.
Emoblism
sudden stop of blood flow to the brain (ischemic or hemmorhagic)
This is a brain disorder caused by multiple small strokes.
Multi-infarct dementia
The hypothalamus, thalamus and pituitary gland are located here
Diencephalon
Procedure that makes a hole in the subarachnoid space in the lumbar region to remove spinal fluid or inject medication.
Lumbar tap, spinal tap
loss of memory
amnesia
A state of elation, which may include agitation, hyperexcitability, or hyperactivity.
mania
Akinesia, tremors and muscle rigidity are symptoms of this.
Parkinsons disease
This insulates and protects an axon.
Myelin
Specific area that links the brain with the spinal cord. Has vital centers for control of heart rate, respiration and blood pressure.
Medulla oblongata
Localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel
aneurysm
condition associated with recurrent and intrusive thoughts, images, and repetitive behaviors performed to relieve anxiety
Obsessive compulsive disorder
chronic, progressive disease involving the loss of myelin in the CNS
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)