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25 Cards in this Set
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Which part of the brain connects to the spinal cord and assists in breathing, heart rhythm, vision, and consciousness? |
Medulla oblangata |
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Which lobe of the brain is the outer layer of the cerebrum and controls higher mental functions? |
Cerebral cortex |
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Which part of the brain contains the thalamus, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland? |
Diencephalon |
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Which lobe of the cerebrum controls voluntary muscle movement and is involved in emotions? |
Frontal lobe |
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The membraneous covering of the brain and spinal cord is the |
Meninges |
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Which of the following is the strong fibrous outer most layer of the meninges? |
Dura mater |
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What do we call a groove or fissure on the surface of the brain? |
Sulcus |
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A group of nerve cell bodies located along the pathway of a nerve are known as |
Ganglion |
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Combining form of spilt |
Schiz/o |
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Combing form means "fear" or "worry" |
Anxi/o |
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Combining form means speech |
Phas/o |
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Combining form pertains to stupor, numbness, or sleep? |
Narc/o |
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The combining form somn/o relates to? |
Sleep |
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Combining form pertains to sensation or perception? |
Esthesi/o |
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Combing form means the "entire brain" |
Encephal/o |
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Combining form means glue |
Gli/o |
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Combining form means mind, soul, or emotion |
Thym/i or thym/o |
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Combining form dur/o means |
Hard |
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Prefix for half |
Hemi |
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The --- system consists of the brain and spinal cord |
Central nervous |
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The ---- root carries sensory impulses to the spinal cord |
Dorsal |
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The whitish cordlike structure the transmits stimuli from the central nervous system to another area of the body and vice versa is a |
Nerve |
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Toe movement elicited by manipulation in a neurologic test performed on the sole of the foot to indicate injury to the brain or spinal nerves is called the |
Babinski sign |
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Excision of part of the cranium to access the brain is known as a |
Craniectomy |
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Which lobe of the brain is the back portion of the cerebrum that controls vision? |
Occipital lobe |