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WorksheetsNervous System Flashcards - Full Set
Total questions: 86
Worksheet time: 48mins
What is the meaning of caus/o?
Burning or burn.
Cut or incision.
Swelling or inflammation.
Color or pigment.
What does cerebr/o refer to?
Cerebrum or brain.
Heart or cardiac muscle.
Liver or hepatic tissue.
Kidney or renal system.
What is the meaning of encephal/o?
Brain.
Liver.
Stomach.
Heart.
What does concuss/o mean?
Shaken together or violently agitated.
To cut into
To bind or tie
To break apart
What is the meaning of contus/o?
Bruise.
Cut.
Swelling.
Fracture.
What does -esthesia mean?
Sensation or feeling.
Loss of movement.
Inflammation of tissue.
Abnormal growth.
What is the process of producing a picture or record called?
-graphy
-ology
-phobia
-itis
What does mening/o refer to?
Meninges or membranes.
Muscles.
Bones.
Blood vessels.
What is the meaning of myel/o?
Spinal cord or bone marrow.
Muscle tissue.
Nerve cell.
Blood vessel.
What does esthet/o mean?
Feeling, nervous sensation, or sense of perception.
Skin or covering.
Blood or blood condition.
Bone or bony tissue.
What does neur/i refer to?
Nerve or nerve tissue.
Blood vessel.
Muscle fiber.
Bone tissue.
What is the meaning of neur/o?
Nerve or nerve tissue.
Muscle or muscle tissue.
Bone or bone tissue.
Blood or blood vessel.
What does psych/o mean?
Mind.
Body.
Blood.
Bone.
What is the meaning of radicul/o?
Root or nerve root.
Spinal cord.
Muscle fiber.
Blood vessel.
What does -tropic mean?
Having an affinity for.
Relating to nutrition.
Pertaining to movement.
Describing temperature.
What is the meaning of phobia?
Abnormal fear.
Extreme happiness.
Lack of interest.
Physical strength.
Unusual talent.
What is an excessive fear of heights called?
acrophobia
claustrophobia
arachnophobia
agoraphobia
What is a medication used to induce anesthesia called?
anesthetic
antibiotic
analgesic
antipyretic
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
A rapidly progressive neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles, resulting in complete paralysis and death; also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
A chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints, causing pain and swelling.
A genetic disorder that results in the buildup of thick mucus in the lungs and digestive tract.
A viral infection that primarily affects the liver, leading to jaundice and fatigue.
What is an anesthetist?
A medical professional who specializes in administering anesthesia but is not a physician.
A doctor who only performs surgeries.
A nurse who works in the emergency room.
A technician who operates X-ray machines.
What is anorexia nervosa?
A false perception of body appearance leading to an intense fear of gaining weight and inability to maintain a healthy body weight.
A condition characterized by excessive sleep and lack of appetite.
A disorder where a person eats large amounts of food and then purges.
A metabolic disorder causing rapid weight gain.
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
A group of disorders involving the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language, marked by progressive deterioration.
A type of skin infection caused by bacteria.
A temporary loss of consciousness due to low blood sugar.
A condition characterized by joint inflammation and pain.
What are anxiety disorders?
Mental conditions characterized by excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations or fear out of proportion to real danger.
Physical injuries caused by accidents or trauma.
Diseases caused by bacterial or viral infections only.
Nutritional deficiencies resulting from poor diet.
What is autism?
A subgroup of autistic spectrum disorders with significant developmental delays in speech, language, and social relationships.
A type of physical disability affecting only motor skills.
A temporary condition caused by stress.
A disease that only affects adults.
What is Bell’s palsy?
Temporary paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve causing paralysis on one side of the face.
A chronic disease causing progressive muscle weakness throughout the body.
A genetic disorder resulting in abnormal bone growth in the skull.
A viral infection that leads to inflammation of the inner ear.
An ultrasound study of the carotid artery to detect plaque buildup and predict or diagnose ischemic stroke is called _________.
carotid ultrasonography
echocardiography
electroencephalography
angioplasty
A condition characterized by poor muscle control, spasticity, speech defects, and other neurologic deficiencies is known as _________.
cerebral palsy
muscular dystrophy
multiple sclerosis
epilepsy
Bruising of brain tissue from a head injury causing the brain to bounce against the skull is called _________?
cerebral contusion
subdural hematoma
epidural hemorrhage
concussion
Persistent, severe burning pain following injury to a sensory nerve is called _________.
causalgia
neuralgia
anesthesia
paresthesia
Damage to the brain from disrupted blood flow; also known as a stroke, is called _________.
cerebrovascular accident
myocardial infarction
epilepsy
meningitis
Nerve pain caused by pressure on the spinal nerve roots in the neck region is called _________.
cervical radiculopathy
lumbar spondylosis
sciatica
thoracic myelopathy
The mental activities associated with thinking, learning, and memory are referred to as _________.
cognition
digestion
respiration
circulation
A violent shaking up or jarring of the brain that may result in temporary loss of awareness and function is called _________.
concussion
fracture
contusion
sprain
An abnormal fear of being in small or enclosed spaces is called _________.
claustrophobia
agoraphobia
arachnophobia
acrophobia
A deep state of unconsciousness marked by absence of spontaneous eye movement, response to painful stimuli, or speech is called _________?
coma
delirium
amnesia
insomnia
An acute condition of confusion, disorientation, disordered thinking and memory, agitation, and hallucinations is called _________.
delirium
dementia
mania
schizophrenia
A collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the brain is called _________.
cranial hematoma
cerebral edema
meningitis
brain aneurysm
A slowly progressive decline in mental abilities including memory, thinking, and judgment, often with personality changes, is called _________.
dementia
migraine
epilepsy
insomnia
A disorder involving sudden and severe mental changes or seizures caused by abruptly stopping alcohol use is called _________.
delirium tremens
Wernicke's encephalopathy
Korsakoff's syndrome
alcoholic neuropathy
A false personal belief maintained despite proof or evidence to the contrary is called _________.
delusion
hallucination
obsession
illusion
The thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges is called _________.
dura mater
pia mater
arachnoid mater
epineurium
The use of ultrasound imaging to create a detailed visual image of the brain for diagnostic purposes is called _________.
echoencephalography
electroencephalography
angiography
magnetoencephalography
A learning disability characterized by substandard reading due to inability of the brain to process symbols is called _________.
dyslexia
aphasia
dysgraphia
apraxia
Inflammation of the brain is called _________.
encephalitis
neuritis
meningitis
arthritis
The process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through electrodes attached to the scalp is called _________.
electroencephalography
electrocardiography
magnetotherapy
angiography
Regional anesthesia produced by injecting a local anesthetic into the epidural space of the spine is called _________.
epidural anesthesia
spinal anesthesia
local infiltration
nerve block
A chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures of varying severities is called _________.
epilepsy
migraine
multiple sclerosis
Alzheimer's disease
Fill in the blank: A condition where a person acts as if they have a physical or mental illness when they are not really sick is called _________.
factitious disorder
conversion disorder
somatic symptom disorder
malingering
Fill in the blank: A sensory perception experienced in the absence of an external stimulation is called _________.
hallucination
sensation
illusion
perception
Fill in the blank: Occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures; also known as a bleed is called _________.
hemorrhagic stroke
ischemic stroke
transient ischemic attack
migraine
Fill in the blank: Inflammation of the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves, leading to rapidly worsening muscle weakness and possible paralysis is called _________
Guillain–Barré syndrome
Multiple sclerosis
Myasthenia gravis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
A condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the ventricles of the brain is called _________
hydrocephalus
meningitis
encephalitis
cerebral palsy
Fill in the blank: Abnormal and excessive sensitivity to touch, pain, or other sensory stimuli is called _________.
hyperesthesia
anesthesia
analgesia
hypoesthesia
A type of stroke that occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked by narrowing or blockage of a carotid artery is called _________.
ischemic stroke
hemorrhagic stroke
transient ischemic attack
subarachnoid hemorrhage
Fill in the blank: Inflammation of the meninges of the brain or spinal cord is called _________.
meningitis
encephalitis
neuritis
myelitis
Fill in the blank: A lowered level of consciousness marked by listlessness, drowsiness, and apathy is called _________.
lethargy
mania
delirium
euphoria
Fill in the blank: The congenital herniation of the meninges through a defect in the skull or spinal column is called _________.
meningocele
hydrocephalus
spina bifida
encephalitis
Fill in the blank: A headache characterized by throbbing pain on one side of the head, sometimes with nausea or light sensitivity is called _________.
migraine headache
tension headache
cluster headache
sinus headache
Fill in the blank: A radiographic study of the spinal cord after injecting a contrast medium through a lumbar puncture is called _________.
myelography
angiography
arthrography
cholecystography
Fill in the blank: A progressive autoimmune disorder causing demyelination of the myelin sheath in the brain and spinal cord is called _________.
multiple sclerosis
Alzheimer's disease
Parkinson's disease
epilepsy
Fill in the blank: Inflammation of the spinal cord or bone marrow is called _________.
myelitis
neuritis
arthritis
dermatitis
Fill in the blank: A sleep disorder consisting of sudden and uncontrollable brief episodes of falling asleep during the day is called _________.
narcolepsy
insomnia
sleep apnea
restless leg syndrome
Fill in the blank: A burning or prickling sensation felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet is called _________.
paresthesia
anemia
edema
apnea
Fill in the blank: An unexpected, sudden experience of fear in absence of danger, often with heart palpitations or shortness of breath is called _________?
panic attack
migraine
insomnia
depression
Fill in the blank: A chronic, degenerative CNS disorder with tremors, rigidity, and slow movement due to dopamine deficiency is called _________.
Parkinson’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Epilepsy
Fill in the blank: Chemical substances that make it possible for messages to cross from one neuron to another are called _________.
neurotransmitters
hormones
enzymes
receptors
Fill in the blank: An anxiety disorder with recurrent intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors is called _________.
obsessive-compulsive disorder
generalized anxiety disorder
panic disorder
post-traumatic stress disorder
A disorder of the peripheral nerves causing pain, loss of sensation, and muscle control problems is called _________
peripheral neuropathy
multiple sclerosis
myasthenia gravis
epilepsy
Fill in the blank: A disorder that may develop after trauma, with symptoms of anxiety, nightmares, and hyperarousal is called _________.
post-traumatic stress disorder
generalized anxiety disorder
bipolar disorder
obsessive-compulsive disorder
What is the term for the following definition: A serious disorder in children causing vomiting and confusion, sometimes following viral illness treated with aspirin.
Reye's syndrome
Kawasaki disease
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Epstein-Barr virus infection
What is the term for the following definition: Brief loss of consciousness caused by decreased blood flow to the brain; also known as fainting.
syncope
seizure
coma
amnesia
What is the term for the following definition: Inflammation of the sciatic nerve.
sciatica
neuritis
arthritis
myalgia
What is the term for the following definition: A psychotic disorder characterized by withdrawal from reality, delusions, and hallucinations.
schizophrenia
bipolar disorder
obsessive-compulsive disorder
generalized anxiety disorder
What is the term for the following definition: A sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain affecting how a person feels or acts for a short time.
seizure
migraine
stroke
coma
What is the term for the following definition: Results from violent shaking of a child, causing brain injury, blindness, fractures, or death.
shaken baby syndrome
sudden infant death syndrome
cerebral palsy
autism spectrum disorder
What is the term for the following definition: Severe lightning-like pain due to inflammation of the fifth cranial nerve affecting the face.
trigeminal neuralgia
Bell's palsy
cluster headache
migraine
This word means the mental activities associated with thinking, learning, and memory.
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This word means an acute condition of confusion, disorientation, disordered thinking and memory, agitation, and hallucinations.
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This word means an excessive fear of heights.
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This word means a sensory perception (sight, touch, sound, smell, or taste) experienced in the absence of an external stimulation.
(a)
This word means the brief loss of consciousness caused by the decreased flow of blood to the brain; also known as fainting.
(a)
This word means inflammation of the brain.
(a)
This word means a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities—including memory, thinking, and judgment—that is often accompanied by personality changes.
(a)
This word means a medical professional who specializes in administering anesthesia but is not a physician.
(a)
This word means a radiographic study of the spinal cord after the injection of a contrast medium through a lumbar puncture.
(a)
This word means chemical substances that make it possible for messages to cross from the synapse of a neuron to the target receptor.
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