Nervous System
term that describes the basic cell of the nervous system
neuron
term that describes the largest part of the brain
Cerebrum
term that describes a disorder of unknown cause, characterized by seizures
epilepsy
carries the sense of smell toward the brain
olfactory
suffix for speech
-phasia
loss of memory
amnesia
the name of the system that controls involuntary responses
autonomic nervous system
made up of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata
brainstem
a form of dementia caused by atrophy of the cerebral cortex
Alzheimer Disease
controls a muscle of the eyeball
trochlear
Suffix for paralysis
-plegia
inability to move with purpose or to use objects properly
apraxia
term that describes a simple response that requires few cells
reflux
four masses of gray matter in the cerebrum and upper brainstem that are involved in movement and coordination
basal ganglia
loss or defect in speech communication
aphasia
controls a muscle of the eyeball
abducens
suffix for seizure
-lepsy or -ictal
paralysis of the facial nerve
Bell palsy
suppport cells of the nervous system
neuroglia
an area in the left frontal lobe of the cerebrum that controls speech production
Broca area
sudden damage to the brain resulting from reduction of cerebral blood flow
CVA-Cerebral Vascular Accident
supplies most of the organs in the thoracis and abdominal cavities
vagus
suffix for persistent, irrational fear
-phobia
a phase of schizophrenia in which the patient is unresponsive; there is tendency to remain in a fixed position without moving or talking
catatonia
the junction between 2 nerve cells
synapse
a large band of connecting fibers between the cerebral hemispheres
corpus callosum
accumulation of blood in the epidural space
epidural hematoma
controls muscles of facial expression, carries sensation for taste, stimulates small salivary glands and lacrimal glands
facial
suffix for excited state, obsession
-mania
fear of being shut in or enclosed
claustrophobia
scientific name for a nerve cell
neuron
an area of the temporal lobe concerned with speech comprehension
Wernicke area
paralysis of one side of the body
hemiplegia
carries sensory impulses from the eye, upper jaw, and lower jaw toward the brain, controls chewing muscles
Trigeminal
suffix meaning half
-hemi
a malignant astrocytoma
glioblastoma
the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems make up the
autonomic nervous system
a widespread system in the brain that maintains wakefulness
reticular activating system
inflammation of the meninges
meningitis
controls muscles in the neck and larynx
spinal accessory
suffix pertaining to incision
-otomy
abnormal anxiety about one's health
hypochondriasis
a chemical that acts as a synapse
neurotransmitter
affecting the oppsosite side of the body
contralateral
an acute viral infection that follows nerve pathways causing small lesions on the skin
shingles
controls muscles of the tongue
hypoglossal
suffix pertaining to removal; cut out
-ectomy
state of unconsciousness or lethargy with loss of responsiveness
stupor