cerebr/o
cerebrum, brain
Responsible for relaying sensory stimuli from spinal cord and midbrain to cerebral cortex
hypothalamus
Leading form of dementia
Alzeheimer's disease
- is an ultrasound of the carotid artery typically performed to detect plaque buildup in the artery, ruling out stroke
carotid ultrasonography
Excessive fear of leaving the home
agoraphobia
phobia
second largest part of the brain, responsible for coordinating movement and balance
cerebellum
congenital herniation of the meninges through a defect in the skull or spinal column
meningocele
Also known as a "spinal tap"
lumbar puncture
Medication administered to prevent or relieve depression
antidepressant
radicul/o
root or nerve root
makes up the pon, medulla, and midbrain
brainstem
sleep disorder consisting of sudden and uncontrollable brief episodes of fall asleep during the day
Narcolepsy
Removal of a portion of the brain to treat braiin cancer or seizure disorders
lobectomy
a chronci pattern of inner experience and behavior that causes serious problems with relationships and work
personality disorders
-tropic
having an affinity for
Acts as a cushion and nourishes the brain and spinal cord by transporting nutrients and chemical messengers to the tissues
cerebrospinal fluid
highly contagious viral infection of the brainstem and spinal cord that can lead to paralysis
Polio
Focuses on changing thoughts that are affecting a person's emotions and actions
cognitive behaviral therapy
intentionl creation of false or grossly exaggerated phsyical or psychological symptoms
malingering
-esthesia
sensation, feeling
Neurotransmitters are
chemical substances that make it possible for messages to cross from the synapse (passageway) of a neuron to the target receptors
chronic pain condition characterized by severe, lightening like pain due to inflammation of the 5th cranial nerve
Trigenimal neuralgia
electroencephalography
Most common type of stroke in older people, occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked by naorrwing or blockage of an artery
ischemic stroke