Chapter 13 - Nerves Of Steel

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The basic unit of the nervous system.

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Neuron

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A single process that extends away from the cell body and conducts impulses away from the cell body.

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Axon

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AKA Nerve fibers

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Rootlike structures that receive impulses and conduct them toward the cell body.

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Dendrite

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AKA Nerve fibers

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Neuron cell bodies grouped together outside the CNS.

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Ganglia

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The junction between two neurons or between a neuron and a receptor.

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Synapse

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The chemical substance created by neural impulses in the junction of the synapse.

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Neurotransmitter

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A protective covering over some nerve cells, including parts of the spinal cord, white matter of the brain, and most peripheral nerves.

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Myelin

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The supply or stimulation of a body part through the action of nerves.

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Innervation

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Sensory organ that receive external stimulation and transmit that information to the sensory neurons.

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Receptor

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Related to spatial orientation or perception of movement.

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Proprioception

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The layers of connective tissue enclosing the CNS.

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Meninges

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The second layer of the meninges.

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Arachnoid

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Means located above or superficial to the dura mater.

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Epidural

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The clear, colorless ultrafiltrate that nourishes, cools, and cushions the CNS.

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Cerebrospinal Fluid

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The largest part of the brain, responsible for receiving and processing information.

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Cerebrum

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The second largest part of the brain, coordinates muscle activity for smooth movement.

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Cerebellum

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The process of maintaining a stable internal body environment.

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Homeostasis

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Without coordination; "stumbling"

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Ataxia

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Shaking of the brain caused by injury

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Concussion

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Inflammation of the brain.

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Encephalitis

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Recurrent seizures of non-systemic origin or of intracranial disease.

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Epilepsy

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Means unknown cause or disease of an individual.

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Idiopathic

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Inflammation of the meninges.

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Meningitis

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Means weakness.

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Paresis

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Loss of voluntary movement or or immobility.

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Paralysis

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Sudden, involuntary contraction of some muscles cause by a brain disturbance.

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Seizure

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AKA convulsions

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Without pain.

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Analgesia

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Absence of sensation.

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Anesthesia

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The part of the peripheral nervous system that innervates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

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Autonomic

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