WorksheetsMed Term Chpt 15 The Nervous System
Total questions: 170
Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
cerebell/o
a)
cerebellum
b)
treatment, specialty
c)
brain
2.
cerebr/o
a)
cerebrum, brain
b)
nerve root
c)
cerebellum
3.
dur/o
a)
hard, dura mater
b)
ganglion
c)
cerebrum, brain
4.
encephal/o
a)
brain
b)
slight paralysis
c)
four
5.
gangli/o
a)
ganglion
b)
meninges
c)
gangelino
6.
ganglion/o
a)
ganglion
b)
cerebellum
c)
gangelino
7.
gli/o
a)
glia, gluey substance
b)
brain
c)
gray matter
8.
mening/o
a)
meninges
b)
nerve root
c)
gray matter
9.
meningi/o
a)
meninges
b)
four
c)
hard, dura mater
10.
myel/o
a)
spinal cord
b)
nerve
c)
meninges
11.
neur/o
a)
nerve
b)
speech
c)
meninges
12.
radic/o
a)
nerve root
b)
around
c)
mind
13.
radicul/o
a)
nerve root
b)
seizure, attack
c)
mind
14.
rhiz/o
a)
nerve root
b)
sensation, sensitivity, feeling
c)
nerve
15.
esthesi/o
a)
sensation, sensitivity, feeling
b)
nerve
c)
nerve root
16.
ment/o
a)
mind
b)
specialist, physician
c)
nerve root
17.
psych/o
a)
mind
b)
gray matter
c)
nerve root
18.
mon/o
a)
one, single
b)
mind
c)
difficult
19.
phas/o
a)
speech
b)
meninges
c)
seizure, attack
20.
poli/o
a)
gray matter
b)
ganglion
c)
sensation, sensitivity, feeling
21.
quadr/i
a)
four
b)
glia, gluey substance
c)
slight paralysis
22.
-iastrist
a)
specialist, physician
b)
hard, dura mater
c)
brain
23.
-iatry
a)
treatment, specialty
b)
mind
c)
speech
24.
-ictal
a)
seizure, attack
b)
cerebrum, brain
c)
spinal cord
25.
-paresis
a)
slight paralysis
b)
one, single
c)
treatment, specialty
26.
cerebellitis
a)
inflammation of the cerebellum
b)
magnetic resonance imaging
c)
slight paralysis of one (limb)
d)
pertaining to within the cerebrum
27.
cerebral thrombosis
a)
pertaining to the cerebrum, abnormal condition of a clot
b)
inflammation of the nerve roots
c)
fainting or sudden loss of consciousness caused by lack of blood
d)
electroencephalogram
28.
duritis
a)
inflammation of the dura mater
b)
cognitive impairment characterized by loss of intellectual brain function
c)
group of diagnostic tests that measure changes and responses in brain waves elicited by stimuli
d)
study of nerves
29.
encephalitis
a)
inflammation of the brain
b)
emotional disorder characterized by feelings of apprehension, tension, or uneasiness
c)
computerized radiographic process producing a series of sectional images of brain tissue
d)
mood disturbance characterized by feelings of sadness, disapr, lack of joy
30.
encephalomalacia
a)
softening of the brain
b)
occuring after a seizure or attack
c)
inflammation of a nerve
d)
disease of the nerve roots
31.
encephalomyeloradiculitis
a)
inflammation of the brain, spinal cord, and nerve roots
b)
record of electrical activity of the brain
c)
alzheimer disease
d)
tumor composed of developing glial tissue
32.
gangliitis
a)
inflammation of a ganglion
b)
chronic degenerative disease characterized by sclerotic patches along the brain and spinal cord
c)
condition characterized by lack of muscle control and partial paralysis
d)
abnormal sensation
33.
glioblastoma
a)
tumor composed of developing glial tissue
b)
softening of the brain
c)
hardening of the brain
d)
pertaining to below the dura mater
34.
glioma
a)
tumor composed of the glial tissue
b)
incision into a nerve
c)
a state of mental confusion as to time, place, or identity
d)
total paralysis
35.
meningioma
a)
tumor of the meninges
b)
marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable
c)
sudden, abnormal surge of electrical activity in the brain
d)
disease of the nerves
36.
meningitis
a)
inflammation of the meninges
b)
pertaining to the cranium and cerebrum
c)
compulsive eating of nonnutritive substances such as clay or ice
d)
inflammation of the dura mater
37.
meningocele
a)
protrusion of the meninges
b)
sudden, involuntary contraction of a group of muscles
c)
suturing of a nerve
d)
tumor made up of nerve cells
38.
meningomyelocele
a)
protrusion of the meninges and spinal cord
b)
occurring between seizures or attacks
c)
posttraumatic stress disorder
d)
pertain to the cerebrum
39.
mononeuropathy
a)
disease affecting a single nerve
b)
glial cell
c)
process of recording the electrical activity of the brain
d)
an embolus lodges in the cerebral artery
40.
neuralgia
a)
pain in a nerve
b)
subarachnoid hemorrhage
c)
sudden, involuntary contraction of a group of muscles
d)
inflammation of the cerebellum
41.
neuritis
a)
inflammation of a nerve
b)
disease of the nerves
c)
process of recording blood vessels of the cerebrum
d)
tube implanted in the body to redirect the flow of fluid
42.
neuroarthropathy
a)
disease of nerves and joints
b)
eating disorder characterized by uncontrolled binge eating followed by purging
c)
cognitive impairment characterized by loss of intellectual brain function
d)
slight paralysis of half of the body
43.
neuroma
a)
tumor made up of nerve cells
b)
computerized radiographic process producing a series of sectional images of brain tissue
c)
paralysis of four limbs
d)
process of recording blood vessels of the cerebrum
44.
neuropathy
a)
disease of the nerves
b)
cerebrovascular accident
c)
paralysis of muscles on one side of the face caused by inflammation of the facial nerve
d)
pain in the head
45.
poliomyelitis
a)
inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord
b)
injury to the brain caused by minor or major head trauma
c)
total paralysis
d)
aneurysm in the cerebrum
46.
polyneuritis
a)
inflammation of many nerves
b)
inflammation of the sciatic nerve, causing pain that travels from the thigh through the leg to the foot and toes
c)
cerebrovascular accident
d)
disease of nerves and joints
47.
polyneuropathy
a)
disease of many nerves
b)
condition of difficulty speaking
c)
the inability to use speech that is distinct and connected
d)
diagnostic procedure performed by insertion of a needle into the subarachnoid space usually between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae
48.
radiculitis
a)
inflammation of the nerve roots
b)
paralysis of muscles on one side of the face caused by inflammation of the facial nerve
c)
pain in a nerve
d)
condition characterized by recurrent seizures
49.
radiculopathy
a)
disease of the nerve roots
b)
high-strength computer-controlled magnetic fields producing a series of sectional images of the soft tissues
c)
awake, alert, aware of one's surroundings
d)
posttraumatic stress disorder
50.
rhizomeningomyelitis
a)
inflammation of the nerve root, meninges, and spinal cord
b)
cerebrospinal fluid
c)
process of recording the spinal cord
d)
magnetic resonance imaging
51.
subdural hematoma
a)
pertaining to below the dura mater, tumor of blood (blood tumor)
b)
excessive sensitivity
c)
inflammation of the brain
d)
viral disease that affects the PNS and causes blisters on the skin that follow the path of the nerve
52.
Alzheimer disease
a)
disease characterized by early dementia, confusion, loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings
b)
bleeding caused by a ruptured blood vessel just outside the brain
c)
eating disorder characterized by uncontrolled binge eating followed by purging
d)
episode of sudden onset of acute anxiety, occurring unpredictably
53.
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
a)
progressive muscle atrophy caused by degeneration and scarring of neurons along the spinal cord
b)
lack of muscle coordination
c)
obsessive-compulsive disorder
d)
occurring between seizures or attacks
54.
Bell palsy
a)
paralysis of muscles on one side of the face caused by inflammation of the facial nerve
b)
inflammation of the cerebellum
c)
aneurysm in the cerebrum
d)
protrusion of the meninges and spinal cord
55.
cerebral aneurysm
a)
aneurysm in the cerebrum
b)
a manner of style of walking
c)
cerebral palsy
d)
central nervous system
56.
cerebral embolism
a)
an embolus lodges in the cerebral artery
b)
inflammation of the meninges
c)
disease of the nerve roots
d)
incision into a nerve
57.
cerebral palsy
a)
condition characterized by lack of muscle control and partial paralysis
b)
obsessive-compulsive disorder
c)
peripheral nervous system
d)
cerebrospinal fluid
58.
dementia
a)
cognitive impairment characterized by loss of intellectual brain function
b)
pain in the head
c)
inflammation of the cerebellum
d)
disease of many nerves
59.
epilepsy
a)
condition characterized by recurrent seizures
b)
pertaining to below the dura mater
c)
disease of nerves and joints
d)
disorder characterized by chronic, debilitating emotional response to a traumatic event
60.
hydrocephalus
a)
congenital or acquired disorder caused by obstructed circulation of CSF
b)
pertaining to the mind and body
c)
dissolution of a nerve
d)
incision into a nerve root
61.
intracerebral hemorrhage
a)
bleeding into the brain as a result of a ruptured blood vessel within the brain
b)
positron emission tomography
c)
glial cell
d)
sudden, involuntary contraction of a group of muscles
62.
multiple sclerosis
a)
chronic degenerative disease characterized by sclerotic patches along the brain and spinal cord
b)
total paralysis
c)
pertaining to the mind and body
d)
injury to the brain caused by minor or major head trauma
63.
Parkinson disease
a)
chronic degenerative disease of the CNS, includes resting tremors
b)
disease of the nerve roots
c)
disease of the nerves
d)
paralysis of four limbs
64.
sciatica
a)
inflammation of the sciatic nerve, causing pain that travels from the thigh through the leg to the foot and toes
b)
inflammation of the dura mater
c)
inflammation of the sciatic nerve, causing pain that travels from the thigh through the leg to the foot and toes
d)
compulsive eating of nonnutritive substances such as clay or ice
65.
shingles
a)
viral disease that affects the PNS and causes blisters on the skin that follow the path of the nerve
b)
state of being unaware of surroundings and incapable of responding to stimuli
c)
physician who studies and treats diseases of the mind
d)
bleeding into the brain as a result of a ruptured blood vessel within the brain
66.
stroke
a)
occurs when there is an interruption of blood supply to a region of the brain
b)
dissolution of a nerve
c)
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
d)
inflammation of the brain, spinal cord, and nerve roots
67.
subarachnoid hemorrhage
a)
bleeding caused by a ruptured blood vessel just outside the brain
b)
paralysis from the waist down caused by damage to the lower spinal cord
c)
occuring after a seizure or attack
d)
disorder characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts that result in the tendency to perform rituals
68.
transient ischemic attack
a)
sudden deficient supply of blood to the brain lasting a short time
b)
resembling a nerve
c)
tumor composed of the glial tissue
d)
resembling a nerve
69.
ganglionectomy
a)
excision of a ganglion
b)
nuclear medicine procedure combining CT and radioactive chemicals producing section images to examine blood flow and metabolic activity
c)
electroencephalogram
d)
occurs when there is an interruption of blood supply to a region of the brain
70.
neurectomy
a)
excision of a nerve
b)
disorder of learning and behavioral problems marked inattention, distractibility
c)
originating in the mind
d)
disease affecting a single nerve
71.
neurolysis
a)
dissolution of a nerve
b)
fainting or sudden loss of consciousness caused by lack of blood
c)
study of the mind
d)
nuclear medicine procedure combining CT and radioactive chemicals producing section images to examine blood flow and metabolic activity
72.
neuroplasty
a)
surgical repair of a nerve
b)
inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord
c)
abnormal condition of the mind
d)
pertaining to below the dura mater, tumor of blood (blood tumor)
73.
neurorrhaphy
a)
suturing of a nerve
b)
posttraumatic stress disorder
c)
eating disorder resulting in failure to maintain body weight
d)
inflammation of the meninges
74.
neurotomy
a)
incision into a nerve
b)
physician who studies and treats diseases of the nervous system
c)
physician who studies and treats diseases of the nervous system
d)
pertaining to the mind and body
75.
radicotomy, rhizotomy
a)
incision into a nerve root
b)
inflammation of a ganglion
c)
magnetic resonance imaging
d)
excessive sensitivity
76.
cerebral angiography
a)
process of recording blood vessels of the cerebrum
b)
a state of mental confusion as to time, place, or identity
c)
specialty of the mind
d)
eating disorder resulting in failure to maintain body weight
77.
CT myelography
a)
process of recording the spinal cord
b)
incision into a nerve root
c)
and disease of the mind
d)
lumbar puncture
78.
electroencephalogram
a)
record of electrical activity of the brain
b)
instrument used to record electrical activity of the brain
c)
transient ischemic attack
d)
alzheimer disease
79.
electroencephalograph
a)
instrument used to record electrical activity of the brain
b)
inflammation of the brain, spinal cord, and nerve roots
c)
sudden deficient supply of blood to the brain lasting a short time
d)
originating in the mind
80.
electroencephalography
a)
process of recording the electrical activity of the brain
b)
process of recording the electrical activity of the brain
c)
pertaining to the mental processes of comprehension, judgment, memory, and reason
d)
subarachnoid hemorrhage
81.
computed tomography (CT) of the brain
a)
computerized radiographic process producing a series of sectional images of brain tissue
b)
tumor composed of developing glial tissue
c)
disease of many nerves
d)
fainting or sudden loss of consciousness caused by lack of blood
82.
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain or spine
a)
high-strength computer-controlled magnetic fields producing a series of sectional images of the soft tissues
b)
disorder characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts that result in the tendency to perform rituals
c)
incision into a nerve root
d)
chronic degenerative disease of the CNS, includes resting tremors
83.
positron emission tomography (PET) of the brain
a)
nuclear medicine procedure combining CT and radioactive chemicals producing section images to examine blood flow and metabolic activity
b)
disease affecting a single nerve
c)
state of being unaware of surroundings and incapable of responding to stimuli
d)
paralysis of muscles on one side of the face caused by inflammation of the facial nerve
84.
evoked potential studies
a)
group of diagnostic tests that measure changes and responses in brain waves elicited by stimuli
b)
originating in the mind
c)
a manner of style of walking
d)
process of recording the electrical activity of the brain
85.
lumbar puncture
a)
diagnostic procedure performed by insertion of a needle into the subarachnoid space usually between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae
b)
occurs when there is an interruption of blood supply to a region of the brain
c)
multiple sclerosis
d)
condition characterized by lack of muscle control and partial paralysis
86.
anesthesia
a)
without feeling or sensation
b)
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
c)
central nervous system
d)
softening of the brain
87.
aphasia
a)
condition of without speaking
b)
aneurysm in the cerebrum
c)
unable to express one's thoughts or ideas in an orderly, intelligible manner
d)
process of recording the spinal cord
88.
cephalalgia
a)
pain in the head
b)
group of diagnostic tests that measure changes and responses in brain waves elicited by stimuli
c)
inflammation of many nerves
d)
paralysis of one (limb)
89.
cerebral
a)
pertain to the cerebrum
b)
surgical repair of a nerve
c)
disease affecting a single nerve
d)
group of diagnostic tests that measure changes and responses in brain waves elicited by stimuli
90.
craniocerebral
a)
pertaining to the cranium and cerebrum
b)
suturing of a nerve
c)
nuclear medicine procedure combining CT and radioactive chemicals producing section images to examine blood flow and metabolic activity
d)
peripheral nervous system
91.
dysphasia
a)
condition of difficulty speaking
b)
paralysis of one (limb)
c)
Parkinson disease
d)
Parkinson disease
92.
encephalosclerosis
a)
hardening of the brain
b)
physician who studies and treats diseases of the mind
c)
paralysis of half of the body
d)
cerebrovascular accident
93.
gliocyte
a)
glial cell
b)
sudden, abnormal surge of electrical activity in the brain
c)
injury to the brain caused by minor or major head trauma
d)
cognitive impairment characterized by loss of intellectual brain function
94.
hemiparesis
a)
slight paralysis of half of the body
b)
viral disease that affects the PNS and causes blisters on the skin that follow the path of the nerve
c)
inflammation of the dura mater
d)
state of being unaware of surroundings and incapable of responding to stimuli
95.
hemiplegia
a)
paralysis of half of the body
b)
condition characterized by recurrent seizures
c)
bleeding into the brain as a result of a ruptured blood vessel within the brain
d)
pertaining to the cerebrum, abnormal condition of a clot
96.
hyperesthesia
a)
excessive sensitivity
b)
cerebral palsy
c)
slight paralysis of half of the body
d)
inflammation of a ganglion
97.
interictal
a)
occurring between seizures or attacks
b)
excision of a nerve
c)
lack of muscle coordination
d)
softening of the spinal cord
98.
intracerebral
a)
pertaining to within the cerebrum
b)
compulsive eating of nonnutritive substances such as clay or ice
c)
condition of difficulty speaking
d)
major psychological disorder typified by disturbance in mood
99.
mental
a)
pertaining to the mind
b)
protrusion of the meninges and spinal cord
c)
surgical repair of a nerve
d)
evoked potential studies
100.
monoparesis
a)
slight paralysis of one (limb)
b)
protrusion of the meninges
c)
record of electrical activity of the brain
d)
spectrum of mental disorders, onset during infancy/childhood
101.
monoplegia
a)
paralysis of one (limb)
b)
inflammation of the brain
c)
viral disease that affects the PNS and causes blisters on the skin that follow the path of the nerve
d)
marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable
102.
myelomalacia
a)
softening of the spinal cord
b)
occuring before a seizure or attack
c)
occuring before a seizure or attack
d)
computerized radiographic process producing a series of sectional images of brain tissue
103.
neuroid
a)
resembling a nerve
b)
lumbar puncture
c)
chronic degenerative disease of the CNS, includes resting tremors
d)
inflammation of many nerves
104.
neuroid
a)
resembling a nerve
b)
abnormal condition of the mind
c)
softening of the spinal cord
d)
and disease of the mind
105.
neurologist
a)
physician who studies and treats diseases of the nervous system
b)
progressive muscle atrophy caused by degeneration and scarring of neurons along the spinal cord
c)
major psychological disorder typified by disturbance in mood
d)
paralysis of half of the body
106.
neurology
a)
study of nerves
b)
conveying away from the center
c)
excision of a nerve
d)
any one of a large group of psychotic disorders characterized by gross distortions of reality
107.
panplegia
a)
total paralysis
b)
disease of nerves and joints
c)
state of profound unconsciousness
d)
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
108.
paresthesia
a)
abnormal sensation
b)
study of the mind
c)
episode of sudden onset of acute anxiety, occurring unpredictably
d)
without feeling or sensation
109.
postictal
a)
occuring after a seizure or attack
b)
pertaining to below the dura mater, tumor of blood (blood tumor)
c)
softening of the brain
d)
eating disorder characterized by uncontrolled binge eating followed by purging
110.
preictal
a)
occuring before a seizure or attack
b)
unable to express one's thoughts or ideas in an orderly, intelligible manner
c)
disease characterized by early dementia, confusion, loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings
d)
pertaining to the mental processes of comprehension, judgment, memory, and reason
111.
quadriplegia
a)
paralysis of four limbs
b)
pain in a nerve
c)
tube implanted in the body to redirect the flow of fluid
d)
resembling a nerve
112.
subdural hematoma
a)
pertaining to below the dura mater
b)
without feeling or sensation
c)
inflammation of the meninges
d)
chronic degenerative disease characterized by sclerotic patches along the brain and spinal cord
113.
afferent
a)
conveying toward a center
b)
chronic degenerative disease of the CNS, includes resting tremors
c)
disorder characterized by chronic, debilitating emotional response to a traumatic event
d)
emotional disorder characterized by feelings of apprehension, tension, or uneasiness
114.
ataxia
a)
lack of muscle coordination
b)
disorder characterized by chronic, debilitating emotional response to a traumatic event
c)
disorder characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts that result in the tendency to perform rituals
d)
awake, alert, aware of one's surroundings
115.
cognitive
a)
pertaining to the mental processes of comprehension, judgment, memory, and reason
b)
specialty of the mind
c)
tumor of the meninges
d)
state of profound unconsciousness
116.
coma
a)
state of profound unconsciousness
b)
the inability to use speech that is distinct and connected
c)
disorder of learning and behavioral problems marked inattention, distractibility
d)
dissolution of a nerve
117.
concussion
a)
injury to the brain caused by minor or major head trauma
b)
awake, alert, aware of one's surroundings
c)
occurring between seizures or attacks
d)
excision of a ganglion
118.
conscious
a)
awake, alert, aware of one's surroundings
b)
congenital or acquired disorder caused by obstructed circulation of CSF
c)
study of nerves
d)
conveying away from the center
119.
convulsion
a)
sudden, involuntary contraction of a group of muscles
b)
peripheral nervous system
c)
conveying toward a center
d)
physician who studies and treats diseases of the mind
120.
disorientation
a)
a state of mental confusion as to time, place, or identity
b)
hardening of the brain
c)
excision of a ganglion
d)
progressive muscle atrophy caused by degeneration and scarring of neurons along the spinal cord
121.
dysarthria
a)
the inability to use speech that is distinct and connected
b)
slight paralysis of one (limb)
c)
high-strength computer-controlled magnetic fields producing a series of sectional images of the soft tissues
d)
inflammation of the nerve root, meninges, and spinal cord
122.
efferent
a)
conveying away from the center
b)
resembling a nerve
c)
incision into a nerve
d)
record of electrical activity of the brain
123.
gait
a)
a manner of style of walking
b)
process of recording blood vessels of the cerebrum
c)
specialist of the mind
d)
pain in a nerve
124.
incoherent
a)
unable to express one's thoughts or ideas in an orderly, intelligible manner
b)
tumor composed of the glial tissue
c)
positron emission tomography
d)
obsessive-compulsive disorder
125.
paraplegia
a)
paralysis from the waist down caused by damage to the lower spinal cord
b)
sudden deficient supply of blood to the brain lasting a short time
c)
spectrum of mental disorders, onset during infancy/childhood
d)
condition of without speaking
126.
seizure
a)
sudden, abnormal surge of electrical activity in the brain
b)
pertaining to within the cerebrum
c)
pertaining to below the dura mater
d)
physician who studies and treats diseases of the nervous system
127.
shunt
a)
tube implanted in the body to redirect the flow of fluid
b)
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
c)
paralysis from the waist down caused by damage to the lower spinal cord
d)
inflammation of the sciatic nerve, causing pain that travels from the thigh through the leg to the foot and toes
128.
syncope
a)
fainting or sudden loss of consciousness caused by lack of blood
b)
major psychological disorder typified by disturbance in mood
c)
protrusion of the meninges
d)
a manner of style of walking
129.
unconsciousness
a)
state of being unaware of surroundings and incapable of responding to stimuli
b)
softening of the spinal cord
c)
diagnostic procedure performed by insertion of a needle into the subarachnoid space usually between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae
d)
the inability to use speech that is distinct and connected
130.
psychiatrist
a)
physician who studies and treats diseases of the mind
b)
episode of sudden onset of acute anxiety, occurring unpredictably
c)
lumbar puncture
d)
occuring after a seizure or attack
131.
psychiatry
a)
specialty of the mind
b)
mood disturbance characterized by feelings of sadness, disapr, lack of joy
c)
disorders characterized by physical symptoms for which no known physical cause exists
d)
lack of muscle coordination
132.
psychogenic
a)
originating in the mind
b)
pertaining to the mind
c)
inflammation of the brain, spinal cord, and nerve roots
d)
paralysis from the waist down caused by damage to the lower spinal cord
133.
psychologist
a)
specialist of the mind
b)
and disease of the mind
c)
chronic degenerative disease characterized by sclerotic patches along the brain and spinal cord
d)
hardening of the brain
134.
psychology
a)
study of the mind
b)
spectrum of mental disorders, onset during infancy/childhood
c)
subarachnoid hemorrhage
d)
occuring before a seizure or attack
135.
psychopathy
a)
and disease of the mind
b)
alzheimer disease
c)
condition of without speaking
d)
disease characterized by early dementia, confusion, loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings
136.
psychosis
a)
abnormal condition of the mind
b)
excision of a ganglion
c)
cerebrospinal fluid
d)
positron emission tomography
137.
psychosomatic
a)
pertaining to the mind and body
b)
evoked potential studies
c)
pertaining to below the dura mater, tumor of blood (blood tumor)
d)
disorders characterized by physical symptoms for which no known physical cause exists
138.
anorexia nervosa
a)
eating disorder resulting in failure to maintain body weight
b)
disorders characterized by physical symptoms for which no known physical cause exists
c)
any one of a large group of psychotic disorders characterized by gross distortions of reality
d)
study of the mind
139.
anxiety disorder
a)
emotional disorder characterized by feelings of apprehension, tension, or uneasiness
b)
inflammation of many nerves
c)
occurs when there is an interruption of blood supply to a region of the brain
d)
transient ischemic attack
140.
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
a)
disorder of learning and behavioral problems marked inattention, distractibility
b)
study of nerves
c)
progressive muscle atrophy caused by degeneration and scarring of neurons along the spinal cord
d)
pertaining to the mind
141.
autism
a)
spectrum of mental disorders, onset during infancy/childhood
b)
central nervous system
c)
resembling a nerve
d)
instrument used to record electrical activity of the brain
142.
bipolar disorder
a)
major psychological disorder typified by disturbance in mood
b)
bleeding into the brain as a result of a ruptured blood vessel within the brain
c)
an embolus lodges in the cerebral artery
d)
unable to express one's thoughts or ideas in an orderly, intelligible manner
143.
bulimia nervosa
a)
eating disorder characterized by uncontrolled binge eating followed by purging
b)
an embolus lodges in the cerebral artery
c)
emotional disorder characterized by feelings of apprehension, tension, or uneasiness
d)
inflammation of the brain
144.
major depression
a)
mood disturbance characterized by feelings of sadness, disapr, lack of joy
b)
state of profound unconsciousness
c)
resembling a nerve
d)
excision of a nerve
145.
obsessive-compulsive disorder
a)
disorder characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts that result in the tendency to perform rituals
b)
pertaining to the cerebrum, abnormal condition of a clot
c)
marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable
d)
pertaining to the cranium and cerebrum
146.
panic attack
a)
episode of sudden onset of acute anxiety, occurring unpredictably
b)
conveying toward a center
c)
inflammation of the nerve root, meninges, and spinal cord
d)
sudden, abnormal surge of electrical activity in the brain
147.
phobia
a)
marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable
b)
any one of a large group of psychotic disorders characterized by gross distortions of reality
c)
tumor made up of nerve cells
d)
specialist of the mind
148.
pica
a)
compulsive eating of nonnutritive substances such as clay or ice
b)
Parkinson disease
c)
mood disturbance characterized by feelings of sadness, disapr, lack of joy
d)
condition of difficulty speaking
149.
posttraumatic stress disorder
a)
disorder characterized by chronic, debilitating emotional response to a traumatic event
b)
condition of without speaking
c)
evoked potential studies
d)
tumor composed of the glial tissue
150.
schizophrenia
a)
any one of a large group of psychotic disorders characterized by gross distortions of reality
b)
pertaining to the mental processes of comprehension, judgment, memory, and reason
c)
conveying away from the center
d)
abnormal condition of the mind
151.
somatoform disorders
a)
disorders characterized by physical symptoms for which no known physical cause exists
b)
tumor made up of nerve cells
c)
paralysis of one (limb)
d)
surgical repair of a nerve
152.
AD
a)
alzheimer disease
b)
tumor of the meninges
c)
protrusion of the meninges and spinal cord
d)
congenital or acquired disorder caused by obstructed circulation of CSF
153.
ADHD
a)
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
b)
process of recording the spinal cord
c)
abnormal sensation
d)
tumor of the meninges
154.
ALS
a)
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
b)
inflammation of a nerve
c)
excessive sensitivity
d)
glial cell
155.
CNS
a)
central nervous system
b)
abnormal sensation
c)
instrument used to record electrical activity of the brain
d)
inflammation of the nerve roots
156.
CP
a)
cerebral palsy
b)
eating disorder resulting in failure to maintain body weight
c)
inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord
d)
cerebral palsy
157.
CSF
a)
cerebrospinal fluid
b)
paralysis of four limbs
c)
tumor composed of developing glial tissue
d)
slight paralysis of one (limb)
158.
CVA
a)
cerebrovascular accident
b)
multiple sclerosis
c)
without feeling or sensation
d)
a state of mental confusion as to time, place, or identity
159.
EEG
a)
electroencephalogram
b)
condition characterized by lack of muscle control and partial paralysis
c)
inflammation of a ganglion
d)
sudden deficient supply of blood to the brain lasting a short time
160.
EP studies
a)
evoked potential studies
b)
paralysis of half of the body
c)
congenital or acquired disorder caused by obstructed circulation of CSF
d)
high-strength computer-controlled magnetic fields producing a series of sectional images of the soft tissues
161.
LP
a)
lumbar puncture
b)
inflammation of the nerve root, meninges, and spinal cord
c)
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
d)
conveying toward a center
162.
MRI
a)
magnetic resonance imaging
b)
transient ischemic attack
c)
bleeding caused by a ruptured blood vessel just outside the brain
d)
inflammation of a nerve
163.
MS
a)
multiple sclerosis
b)
disease of many nerves
c)
pertaining to the mind
d)
inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord
164.
OCD
a)
obsessive-compulsive disorder
b)
pertain to the cerebrum
c)
pertaining to the cranium and cerebrum
d)
multiple sclerosis
165.
PD
a)
Parkinson disease
b)
slight paralysis of half of the body
c)
condition characterized by recurrent seizures
d)
specialty of the mind
166.
PET
a)
positron emission tomography
b)
electroencephalogram
c)
pertaining to within the cerebrum
d)
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
167.
PNS
a)
peripheral nervous system
b)
diagnostic procedure performed by insertion of a needle into the subarachnoid space usually between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae
c)
pertaining to the cerebrum, abnormal condition of a clot
d)
protrusion of the meninges
168.
PTSD
a)
posttraumatic stress disorder
b)
specialist of the mind
c)
inflammation of the nerve roots
d)
bleeding caused by a ruptured blood vessel just outside the brain
169.
SAH
a)
subarachnoid hemorrhage
b)
tube implanted in the body to redirect the flow of fluid
c)
pertain to the cerebrum
d)
disorder of learning and behavioral problems marked inattention, distractibility
170.
TIA
a)
transient ischemic attack
b)
disease characterized by early dementia, confusion, loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings
c)
pain in the head
d)
suturing of a nerve
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