MD Activity 2.3 Vocabulary (PLTW)

What is a lesion?

• An abnormal growth of tissue

• An area of tissue that suffered damage through injury or disease

• A nerve in the lower leg

• A test to measure electrical activity in muscles

What is the peroneal nerve responsible for?

• Controlling movement and sensation in the foot, toes, and lower leg

• Measuring electrical activity in muscles

• Identifying nerve damage

• Growing abnormally

What is another name for neurological disorders?

• Nervous system diseases

• Muscle diseases

• Tumor growths

• Leg nerve issues

What type of growth is a tumor?

• Normal tissue growth

• Abnormal growth of tissue

• Nerve damage

• Muscle activity

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What does a lesion indicate?

• Healthy tissue

• Nerve growth

• Tissue damage through injury or disease

• Muscle activity

What does an electromyography test measure?

• Tumor size

• Electrical activity in muscles

• Nerve growth

• Brain diseases

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What is cerebrospinal fluid?

• A type of brain scan

• A clear, colorless liquid surrounding the brain and spinal cord

• A medical doctor who interprets images

• A type of x-ray

What does a CT scan do?

• Uses magnetic fields to create images

• Scans the head from multiple angles to create a three-dimensional picture

• Delivers nutrients to the brain

• Specializes in the imaging of human anatomy

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What does cerebrospinal fluid do?

• Scans the head

• Cushions the brain and spinal cord

• Uses radio waves

• Interprets medical images

What is a CT scan also known as?

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging

• Computed Tomography

• Radiologic Technology

• Cerebrospinal Fluid

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