Quick and Easy Medical Terminology: Medical Terminology Ch. 13 Flashcards

aka sensory receptors
detect changes that occur inside and outside the body and convey them to the brain

send motor signals from the brain to muscles and glands to cause an effect

the part of the nervous system under conscious and voluntary control

part of the nervous system that relates to involuntary or automatic body functions

the control system including the brain and spinal cord

consists of various nerve processes that connect the brain and spinal cord with receptors, muscles, and glands

transmit impulses to the cell body

carry impulses away from the cell body

aka glia
the supporting tissue cells of the nervous system

beneath the thalamus

three membranes of the brain

provides additional protection for brain and spinal cord

nerve endings that detect chemicals

located immediately under the skin to detect changes in temp

responsible for vision

pertaining to tears

refers to the production and discharge of tears

carry tears to nasal cavity

convex, transparent structure at the front of the eyeball

located in the posterior part of the eye & contains photoreceptors (cones & rods)

the recording and analysis of the electrical activity of the brain

the record obtained from an electroencephalography

blood accumulates in the epidural space

accumulation of blood beneath the dura mater

bleeding that occurs within the brain

normal blood supply to the brain is disrupted
aka stroke

caused by a brief interruption in cerebral blood flow
refers to deficient blood circulation
symptoms include disturbance of normal vision, dizziness, weakness, and numbness

accumulation of fluid in the skull

complete or partial loss of muscle movement

partial or complete loss of sensation with or without loss of consciousness

inability or refusal to swallow

an abnormal condition in which there is an absence or impairment of the ability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs

uneven curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye that prevents the sharp focus of an image on the retina

abnormal slowness of movement or sluggishness of mental or physical processes

headache

loss of consciousness, either temporary or prolonged, as a result of a blow to the head

bruising of brain tissue as a result of a head injury

result of the rupture of a sclerosed, diseased, or injured blood vessel in the brain

brain disorder characterized by paralysis and lack of muscle coordination; results from developmental defects in the brain or trauma at birth

state of unconsciousness from which the patient cannot be aroused, even by powerful stimulation

paralysis affecting like parts on both sides of the body

double vision, the perception of two images of a single object

inability to read, spell, and write words despite the ability to see and recognize letters

difficulty in swallowing, usually associated with obstruction or other disorder of the esophagus

speech impairment caused by a lesion in the brain; characterized by lack of coordination and failure to arrange words properly

preparation, study, and interpretation of an electromyogram, a graphic record of the contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation

inflammation of the brain

hernial protrusion of brain substance through a congenital or traumatic opening of the skull; craniocele

softening of the brain

inflammation of the brain and meninges

any disease of the brain

group of neurological disorders characterized by recurrent episodes of convulsive seizures sensory disturbances, loss of consciousness, or all of these

abnormal condition of increased pressure within the eye

paralysis on one side of the body

abnormally increased activity or motor function

farsightedness, an error in the refraction in which the rays of light entering the eye are brought to focus behind the retina

chronic disease of the inner ear characterized by recurrent episodes of dizziness

inflammation of the meninges

herniation of the meninges through a defect in the skull or vertebral column

chronic CNS disease with progressive destruction of the myelin sheaths of the neurons. resulting scar tissue interferes with the normal transmission of nerve impulses

disease characterized by muscle weakness and abnormal fatigue

inflammation of the bone marrow or spinal cord

radiographic examination of the spinal cord by injection of a radiopaque medium

nearsightedness; a defect in the vision in which rays of light entering the eye are brought to focus in front of the retina

chronic aliment involving sudden attacks of sleep that occur at intervals

pain along the course of a nerve

inflammation of a nerve

any disease of the nerves

paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body

chronic nervous disease characterized by a fine, slowly spreading tremor, muscular weakness, rigidity, and often a peculiar gait

paralysis of all four extremities
aka tetraplegia

separation of the retina from the back of the eye, usually resulting from a hole or tear in the retina

any disease of the retina

acute, infectious eruption of vesicles, usually on the trunk of the body along a peripheral nerve

subjective ringing of one or both ears

refers to any major mental disorder characterized by a gross impairment in reality testing and often characterized by inappropriate mood and diminished impulse control

a gross distortion of reality, disorganization, and fragmentation of though and emotional reaction, and withdrawal from social interaction

an impulse control disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to set fires

characterized by manic episodes, major depression, or mixed moods

an abnormal emotional state characterized by exaggerated feelings of sadness, despair, emptiness, and hopelessness

a persistent, irrational, intense fear of something specific, such as fear of fire, meeting strangers, or leaving the familiar setting of home

intense, irrational fear of open spaces.

eating disorder associated with emotional stress or conflict characterized by a prolonged refusal to eat resulting in wasting, emotional disturbance concerning body image and fear of becoming obese

a nervous condition characterized by chronic weakness, fatigue, and sometimes exhaustion
sometimes follows depression

characterized by withdrawal and impaired development in social interaction and communication

progressive mental disorientation with several characteristics including confusion, memory failure, restlessness, and inability to carry out purposeful movement

any surgical opening into the skull

surgical repair of the skull after surgery or injury to the skull

passages or bypasses between two vessels

involves closed-skull destruction of a target using ionizing radiation

plastic surgery to repair a nerve or nerves

suturing of a cut nerve

release of a nerve sheath by cutting it longitudinally
surgery to break up adhesions surrounding a nerve
relief of tension on a nerve
disintegration of nerve tissue

agents that relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness

drugs used as sedatives to produce a calming effect

a method of pain control by the application of electrical impulses to the nerve endings

relieve or prevent convulsions