Major Organs / Structures
What is the brain?
This organ controls thoughts, memory, and sensory processing.
Psych/o
mind
What is slow?
The prefix “brady-” means this.
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
A progressive brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills.
What is a craniotomy?
This surgical procedure removes part of the skull to relieve pressure.
What is the spinal cord?
This structure carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body.
Neur/o
Nerve
What is below?
The prefix “sub-” means this.
What is a stroke?
This happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted.
What is neuroplasty?
This surgical repair of a nerve is called this.
What are nerves?
These transmit signals between the central nervous system and the body.
Spin/o
Spine
What is inflammation?
The suffix “-itis” means this.
What is neuralgia?
This term means intense, burning pain along a nerve.
What is surgical repair?
“-plasty” means this.
What is the central nervous system (CNS)?
This system includes the brain and spinal cord.
Ment/o
Mind
What is surgical removal?
The suffix “-ectomy” means this.
What is meningitis?
Inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.
What is level of consciousness?
Nurses monitor this to check awareness and alertness.
What is the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
This system includes nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
Fibr/o
Fiber
What is many?
The prefix “poly-” means this.
What is epilepsy?
This condition involves repeated seizures.
What is pupil activity?
These are checked to evaluate nervous system function: reflexes and this.