Body Parts
What body part makes up the system; Organizes and conducts messages in form of small electrical impulses called nerve impulses?
Nerve Cells
What specialist that care of the health of the nervous system and brain?
Neurologist- Neurologo
It is a most common form of dementia in older people
Alzheimer Disease
EEG is shortened for...
electroencephalogram
Timpano
What is the transparent part of the eye that covers the lens muscle, iris and pupil
Cornea
What is the job of the Neurosurgeon?
Perform surgery on parts of the nervous system
What is cataracts?
A clouding of the lens in your eye, affecting the vision
what are electroencephalograms used for?
they are used to detect seizure activity, tumors, or brain injuries
Otorrinolaringologo
It is a kind of fluid; found between the cornea and lens, what is it?
Aqueous Humor
Cual es El trabajo de el oftalmologo?
El especialista que cuida la salud de los ojos
This a type of movement disorder in which nerve cells in the brain don't produce enough of the chemical dopamine
Parkinson Disease
What is the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
The fluid that encases the brain and fills the spinal cord
Convulciones en Ingles
Seizures
What body part is located outside of the body and has an outer canal about 3/4 inches long ?
Outer ear
Que especialista se encarga de la salud de los ojos relacionado con la vision
Optometrista- Optometrist
A glaucoma is...
A disease that can damage the optic nerve in the eye
What are the 3 things a Lumbar punction( LP)/ Spinal tap do?
1. Remove CSF from spinal cord via an incision
2. Inject contrast materials to see the spinal cord better
3. Administer medicines
Spanish translation of lens muscle
Musculo cristalino
What is the part that bends, contracts and changes shape to allow the eye to focus incoming light on the nerve endings and in the back of the eyes?
Lens Muscle
El especialista que trabaja con El sistema nervioso y El sistema respiratorio. Se especializa en las orejas, nariz y garganta.
Otorhinolaryngologist- Otorrinolaringologo
It is a vision problem that occurs when the shape of the eye prevents you from focusing well
Most common types:
Myopia, Hyperopia, Presbyopia, and Astigmatism
Refractive error
What is a CSF tested for?
CSF can be tested for infections problems with the nervous system
Doctor: I have the results of your evaluation.
Patient: Okay… what did you find?
Doctor: Your symptoms are consistent with cerebral palsy, which affects muscle control and movement.
Patient: So that’s what has been causing my stiffness and balance problems?
Doctor: Yes. The condition affects the nervous system, but we can create a treatment plan to help manage your symptoms.
Patient: Thank you for explaining.
Doctor: Tengo los resultados de su evaluación.
Paciente: Está bien… ¿qué encontró?
Doctor: Sus síntomas son consistentes con ______, que afecta el control muscular y el movimiento.
Paciente: ¿Entonces eso es lo que ha causado mi rigidez y mis problemas de equilibrio?
Doctor: Sí. La condición afecta el sistema nervioso, pero podemos crear un plan de tratamiento para ayudar a manejar sus síntomas.
Paciente: Gracias por explicarlo.