Medical Terminology
Common Disorders and Conditions
Anatomy and Systems
Instruments and Procedures
100
What does the prefix "psych" mean?
Mind
100
What is it called when the brain experiences bursts of electrical activity? Symptoms include involuntary contraction of muscles and convulsions, loss of consciousness, confusion, and staring. Most of the time, they are also caused by epilepsy.
A Seizure
100
What is the name of the tube-like tissue that resides in the spine and connects almost every part of the body to the brain?
The Spinal Cord
100
What is the name of the machine in the picture that uses magnets and radio waves to detect problems or conditions in the brain? [Hint: It is similar to a CT scan.]
An MRI Machine (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
200
What does the prefix "neur" or "neuro" mean?
Nerve
200
What condition affects memory and brain function? Its symptoms include memory loss, confusion, and poor judgement. It also mostly affects the elderly.
Alzheimer's Disease
200
What system in the nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord? It works as the "main controls."
Central Nervous System
200
What is the name of the test being done in the picture? This tool records electrical activity and changes in the brain.:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/eeg-601235088-5a524fdef1300a0037eeebe5.jpg)
An Electroencephalogram or EEG
300
What does the word root "encephal" mean?
Brain
300
What condition interrupts blood flow to the brain, depriving it of oxygen and nutrients? This condition can also occur when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Symptoms include trouble walking/talking and numbness in the face or extremities.
A Stroke
300
What is the system that makes up the outer part of the nervous system? It is a network of nerves that run throughout the head, neck, and body.
Peripheral Nervous System
300
What is the name of the procedure that can be used to diagnose infections or diseases of the central nervous system and/or inject spinal medicines or dyes.
A Spinal Tap or Lumbar Puncture
400
What does the prefix "myel" mean? There can be two meanings, but which term relates to the nervous system?
Spinal Cord
400
What is inflammation of the tissues or membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord called? Symptoms include headaches, fever, and stiff necks. This condition can be life-threatening or it may resolve itself. It can be caused by infection, viruses, and even parasites.
Meningitis
400
How many nerves are in the human body?
Over 7 Trillion!
400
What is the name of the test that involves taking an x-ray of the blood vessels in the brain that looks for changes? [The picture is an example of the x-ray typically taken.]
Cerebral Angiogram/Arteriogram