“many hardenings,” MS is a disease of unknown cause that manifests as multiple hard plaques of degeneration of the insulating layer of nerve fibers in the central nervous system.

stroke”. A blood vessel in the brain may burst causing internal bleeding. Or, a clot may arise in a brain blood vessel (a thrombus), or arise elsewhere (embolus) and travel to get stuck in a brain vessel which then deprives brain tissue of oxygen.

“Ischemia” was introduced previously in the circulatory diseases module referring to the heart. It literally means “not quite enough blood”

“seizure.” Convulsions is another term used. Seizures may have many causes and not all seizures are epilepsy.

Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

stroke”. A blood vessel in the brain may burst causing internal bleeding. Or, a clot may arise in a brain blood vessel (a thrombus), or arise elsewhere (embolus) and travel to get stuck in a brain vessel which then deprives brain tissue of oxygen.

“many hardenings,” MS is a disease of unknown cause that manifests as multiple hard plaques of degeneration of the insulating layer of nerve fibers in the central nervous system.

“Ischemia” was introduced previously in the circulatory diseases module referring to the heart. It literally means “not quite enough blood”

“seizure.” Convulsions is another term used. Seizures may have many causes and not all seizures are epilepsy.

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

“Ischemia” was introduced previously in the circulatory diseases module referring to the heart. It literally means “not quite enough blood”

“many hardenings,” MS is a disease of unknown cause that manifests as multiple hard plaques of degeneration of the insulating layer of nerve fibers in the central nervous system.

“stroke”. A blood vessel in the brain may burst causing internal bleeding. Or, a clot may arise in a brain blood vessel (a thrombus), or arise elsewhere (embolus) and travel to get stuck in a brain vessel which then deprives brain tissue of oxygen.

“seizure.” Convulsions is another term used. Seizures may have many causes and not all seizures are epilepsy.

“many hardenings,” MS is a disease of unknown cause that manifests as multiple hard plaques of degeneration of the insulating layer of nerve fibers in the central nervous system.

“stroke”. A blood vessel in the brain may burst causing internal bleeding. Or, a clot may arise in a brain blood vessel (a thrombus), or arise elsewhere (embolus) and travel to get stuck in a brain vessel which then deprives brain tissue of oxygen.

“Ischemia” was introduced previously in the circulatory diseases module referring to the heart. It literally means “not quite enough blood”.

loss of speech. The speech centers are located on the left side of the brain in a majority of people. If someone suffers a “stroke” (cerebrovascular accident-CVA), or traumatic brain injury, and it involves the left side of the brain, they may suffer speech impediments that vary over a spectrum of problems from difficulty in finding the right word, speaking slowly and with difficulty, or complete loss of speech.

a physician specializing in diseases of the brain, spinal cord and nerves. He/she may refer a patient to a neurosurgeon. Neurologists do not do surgery.

introducing a needle between the lower bony vertebrae of our spinal column allows a physician to sample the fluid, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

introducing a radioactive element into the blood can image possible tumors in the brain.

a physician specializing in diseases of the brain, spinal cord and nerves. He/she may refer a patient to a neurosurgeon. Neurologists do not do surgery.

loss of speech. The speech centers are located on the left side of the brain in a majority of people. If someone suffers a “stroke” (cerebrovascular accident-CVA), or traumatic brain injury, and it involves the left side of the brain, they may suffer speech impediments that vary over a spectrum of problems from difficulty in finding the right word, speaking slowly and with difficulty, or complete loss of speech.

ntroducing a needle between the lower bony vertebrae of our spinal column allows a physician to sample the fluid, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

introducing a radioactive element into the blood can image possible tumors in the brain.

Lumbar (spinal) puncture or tap (LP)

introducing a needle between the lower bony vertebrae of our spinal column allows a physician to sample the fluid, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

loss of speech. The speech centers are located on the left side of the brain in a majority of people. If someone suffers a “stroke” (cerebrovascular accident-CVA), or traumatic brain injury, and it involves the left side of the brain, they may suffer speech impediments that vary over a spectrum of problems from difficulty in finding the right word, speaking slowly and with difficulty, or complete loss of speech.

a physician specializing in diseases of the brain, spinal cord and nerves. He/she may refer a patient to a neurosurgeon. Neurologists do not do surgery.

introducing a radioactive element into the blood can image possible tumors in the brain.

loss of speech. The speech centers are located on the left side of the brain in a majority of people. If someone suffers a “stroke” (cerebrovascular accident-CVA), or traumatic brain injury, and it involves the left side of the brain, they may suffer speech impediments that vary over a spectrum of problems from difficulty in finding the right word, speaking slowly and with difficulty, or complete loss of speech.

a physician specializing in diseases of the brain, spinal cord and nerves. He/she may refer a patient to a neurosurgeon. Neurologists do not do surgery.

introducing a needle between the lower bony vertebrae of our spinal column allows a physician to sample the fluid, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Electroencephalography (EEG)

n image (in this case a written recording) of the brain’s electrical activity. EEGs are used to diagnose different types of seizure disorders such as epilepsy, brain tumors, and are used in sleep research to identify stages of sleep.

a specialized X-ray machine that takes multiple images of a body area from different angles and has a computer that integrates the multiple images into “slices” of the body. The resolution is much better than standard X-rays and there is better differentiation of types of tissue (bone, air, solid organ).

Although the image produces the “slices” through the body seen by CT (see above), no X-rays are involved. The patient’s body is placed in a strong magnetic field. Radio pulses affect the resonance or “spin” of atoms in the tissues. A computer analyzes this information to show subtle differences in tissue molecular structure producing very high resolution and better differentiation of soft tissue, such as a tumor within the liver.

Computed tomography (CT)

a specialized X-ray machine that takes multiple images of a body area from different angles and has a computer that integrates the multiple images into “slices” of the body. The resolution is much better than standard X-rays and there is better differentiation of types of tissue (bone, air, solid organ).

Starting at the end of the word: an image (in this case a written recording) of the brain’s electrical activity. EEGs are used to diagnose different types of seizure disorders such as epilepsy, brain tumors, and are used in sleep research to identify stages of sleep.

Although the image produces the “slices” through the body seen by CT (see above), no X-rays are involved. The patient’s body is placed in a strong magnetic field. Radio pulses affect the resonance or “spin” of atoms in the tissues. A computer analyzes this information to show subtle differences in tissue molecular structure producing very high resolution and better differentiation of soft tissue, such as a tumor within the liver.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

a specialized X-ray machine that takes multiple images of a body area from different angles and has a computer that integrates the multiple images into “slices” of the body. The resolution is much better than standard X-rays and there is better differentiation of types of tissue (bone, air, solid organ).

Starting at the end of the word: an image (in this case a written recording) of the brain’s electrical activity. EEGs are used to diagnose different types of seizure disorders such as epilepsy, brain tumors, and are used in sleep research to identify stages of sleep.

a specialized X-ray machine that takes multiple images of a body area from different angles and has a computer that integrates the multiple images into “slices” of the body. The resolution is much better than standard X-rays and there is better differentiation of types of tissue (bone, air, solid organ).

inflammation of the membranes around the brain

inflammation of the spinal cord

a sensation of itchiness of the scalp

an inflammation unique to males

Neuropathy is a term describing

a noninflammatory disease of nerves

a specialist in diseases of the nervous system

inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain

a herniation of the brain outside the skull

A meningomyelocele describes

herniation of both protective membranes and spinal cord

herniation of the brain out of the skull

herniation of protective membranes surrounding the brain

inflammation of membranes surrounding the brain

a hole in the protective membranes surrounding the brain

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30 sec • 1 pt

Cephal/o

Head

Inside the head (brain)

Membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

Spinal cord

Nerve

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Encephal/o

Head

Inside the head (brain)

Membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

Spinal cord

Nerve

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mening/o

Head

Inside the head (brain)

Membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

Spinal cord

Nerve

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Myel/o

Head

Inside the head (brain)

Membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

Spinal cord

Nerve

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Dys

Difficult, painful, abnormal

Hernia, abnormal protrusion of structure out of normal anatomical position

Disease, abnormality

Development, formation, growth

Paralysis

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

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30 sec • 1 pt

Neur/o

Head

Inside the head (brain)

Membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

Spinal cord

Nerve

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

-cele

Difficult, painful, abnormal

Hernia, abnormal protrusion of structure out of normal anatomical position

Disease, abnormality

Development, formation, growth

Paralysis

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

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Dys

Neur/o

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