Structures
the major divisions of NS and their fx
CNS Central NS-brain and spinal cord, the control center
PNS Peripheral NS-connects brain and spial cord with receptors
recording of electrical activity of the brain
EEG electroencephalography
inability or refusal to swallow (2)
aphagia/dysphagia
orexia
manic episodes followed by depressive or mixed moods
bipolar disorder
conduct impulses either to or from the NS
Which transmit to cell body?
Which away?
neurons
dendrites
axon
accumulation of blood beneath the dura mater
subdural hematoma
absence or impairment ability to communicate w speech, writing, signs
aphasia
open marketplace
agora
any major mental disorder that has gross impairment in reality testing which individual incorrectly evaluates accuracy of thoughts or perceptions and makes incorrect inferences even in the face of contrary evidence
Psychosis
3 membranes called the meninges (protective coverings)
dura mater
arachnoid
pia mater
normal blood supply to the brain is disrupted
CVA Cerebral vascular accident
aka stroke
abnormal slow movement/sluggish mental and physical processes
bradykinesia
weakness
asthenia
Individuals with this disorder exhibit a lack of ability to empathize with others and an inflated sense of self-importance; they don't consider others. Feel they are excluded from rules and deserve special treatment.
Narcissist
What connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord?
What 3 things are included in this structure?
brainstem
midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata
brief interruption of cerebral blood flow
TIA transient ischemic attack
aka mini stroke
recurrent episodes of sensory disturbances, loss of consciousness from an uncontrolled electrical discharge
epilepsy
sensation/perception
esthesia
refusal to eat
anorexia nervosa
Which area of the brain is identified with speech, vision, movement of body and so forth?
cerebral cortex
accumulation of fluid in the skull
hyrocephalus
chronic dx w fine tremors, weakness, rigidity, gait issues
Parkinsons Dx
words/phrases
lexia
gross distortion of reality, hallucinations, disturbances of language and communication and disorganized or catatonic behavior with muscular rigidity that is interrupted by agitation
Schizophrenia