Anatomy
What organs make up the Central Nervous System?
The brain and spinal cord
Neourologist
neuróloga o neurólogo
What is Epilepsy?
brain disorder that causes people to have recurring seizures.
Name the 2 common procedures
Electroencephalogram and Lumbar Puncture
Where is the optic nerve located?
located in the back of the eye
Ear drum
What is Cerebral palsy?
a group of disorders affecting a person’s ability to move and maintain balance/posture.
What is another name for Lumbar Puncture?
spinal tap
What is the Aqueous humor?
one kind of fluid found between the cornea and lens
Spinal cord
médula espinal
What is another name for conjunctivitis?
pink eye
What is the Electroencephalogram used for?
to detect seizure activity, tumors, or brain injuries.
What is the colored part of the eye called?
Iris
Cochlea
cóclea
What common problems has these symptoms?
serious problems with two or more brain functions, like memory and language.
Dementia
Name at least one thing the a lumbar puncture can do
remove CSF from the spinal cord via an incision
Inject contrast materials to see the spinal cord better
Administer medicines
Where does the light go into the eye?
through the cornea, then passes through the pupil, and is focused by the lens onto the retina at the back of the eye
Lens muscle
Músculo cristalino
What common problem has these symptoms?trembling of hands, arms, legs, jaw and face, stiffness of arms, legs, and trunk, slowness of movement, poor balance and coordination
Parkinson’s Disease