Nervous System Basics
The nervous system is divided into these two main parts.
what is the central and peripheral nervous system?
The prefix “neuro” refers to
What is the nerve or nervous system
This organ is the control center of the body
What is the brain?
a device used to measure body temperature
what is a thermometer?
The type of doctor that specializes in the nervous systems.
What is a neurologist?
Inflammation of the brain is called
What is Encephalitis?
The spinal cord is protected by these bones
What is the vertebrae?
a tool used by surgeons to make incisions?
what is a scalpel?
The nervous system helps control these two main body functions.
What arevoluntary and involuntary movements?
i The medical term for a stroke is
What is cerebrovascular accident? (CVA)
This part of the brain controls basic functions like breathing and heart rate
What is the medulla oblongata?
a needle- like instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids
what is a syringe?
This system works with the nervous system to release hormones.
What is the endocrine system?
The loss of feeling or sensation, often caused by nerve damage, is called
What is numbness?
The brain is divided into this many lobes
what is 4?
this instrument used to listen heart and lung sounds
what is a stethoscope?
The part of the nervous system that controls automatic functions like heartbeat and digestion.
What is the autonomic nervous system?
A doctor might order this type of scan to check for brain injuries
What is an MRI or CT scan?
the fluid that cushions the brain and spinal cord
what is Cerebrospinal fluid
a divide used to sterilize medical equipment with high pressure steam
What is an autoclave?