Words Parts & Basic
This combining form refers to the brain.
What is "encephal/o"?
The largest and uppermost part of the brain responsible for thought and memory.
What is the cerebrum?
A violent shaking or jarring of the brain often caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
What is a concussion?
A procedure that records the electrical activity of the brain to diagnose seizures.
What is electroencephalography (EEG)?
A physician who treats nervous system disorders, but does not perform surgery.
What is a neurologist?
The suffix meaning "sensation" or "feeling".
What is "-esthesia"?
This part of the brain is known as the "little brain" and coordinates balance.
What is the cerebellum?
Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
This type of drug is administered to prevent or relieve depression.
What is an antidepressant?
A state of drowsiness or a lowered level of consciousness.
What is lethargy?
The "roots" of a neuron that receive incoming signals.
What are dendrites?
The outermost layer of the cerebrum, containing gyri and sulci.
What is the cerebral cortex?
What is Parkinson's Disease?
Also known as a spinal tap, this obtains a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
What is a lumbar puncture?
This specialist has a PhD or PsyD and treats disorders through counseling.
What is a psychologist?
The space between two neurons where chemical messengers are released.
What is a synapse?
The thick, tough, outermost layer of the meninges.
What is the dura mater?
Temporary paralysis of the 7th cranial nerve causing drooping of the face.
What is Bell's Palsy?
A medication used to induce a loss of normal sensation or awareness.
What is an anesthetic?
A deep state of unconsciousness with no response to pain or speech.
What is a coma?
This division of the Autonomic Nervous System is for "rest and digest".
What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
This lobe of the brain is responsible for receiving and interpreting nerve impulses from sensory receptors.
What is the parietal lobe?
A temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, often called a "mini-stroke".
What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
The surgical repair of a nerve or nerves.
What is a neuroplasty?
The term for the body's balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
What is homeostasis?