Chapter 10 Worksheet

Front

What is the term for a collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the brain, often caused by a head injury?

Back

hematoma

Front

What is the term for an abnormal fear of something?

Back

phobia

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What is the medical term for a bruise?

Back

contus/o

Front

What part of the nervous system connects the brain and spinal cord?

Back

brainstem

Front

What is the term for inflammation of the nerves and spinal cord based on word parts?

Back

neuromyelitis

Front

What is the medical term for a bruise that results from a blow to the body?

Back

contusion

Front

What is the function of the brainstem in the central nervous system?

Back

It controls basic life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure.

Front

What is the difference between a hematoma and a contusion?

Back

A hematoma is a collection of blood outside of blood vessels, while a contusion is a bruise caused by trauma to the skin and underlying tissues.

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What are common symptoms of a phobia?

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Intense fear, anxiety, avoidance behavior, and physical symptoms like sweating or rapid heartbeat.

Front

What is the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

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It transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body and coordinates reflexes.