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Acetylcholine
Neurotransmitter that stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system and the skeletal muscles and is involved in memory
Acute pain
Usually temporary and results from something specific such as a surgery and injury or an infection
Afferent nerves
Structures that links sensory receptor door with the central nervous system and transmit sensory information nerves that carry impulses from the receptors to the central nervous system
Aging
With age comes a steady loss of neurons in the brain and spinal cord


Aging
With age comes a steady loss of neurons in the brain and spinal cord


Ascending
Tracks that carries sensory information to the brain
Aging
With age comes a steady loss of neurons in the brain and spinal cord


Ascending
Tracks that carries sensory information to the brain
Acrachnoid mater
Second layer of meninges cobweb like membrane containing many blood vessels
Aroma therapy
Uses the connection between scents and now limbic system
Aroma therapy
Uses the connection between scents and now limbic system
Automatic nervous system
Nerves that connect the central nervous system to the glands heart and smooth muscles has two divisions the sympathetic and the parasympathetic
Aroma therapy
Uses the connection between scents and now limbic system
Automatic nervous system
Nerves that connect the central nervous system to the glands heart and smooth muscles has two divisions the sympathetic and the parasympathetic
Axon
A single elongated projection from the nerve cell body that transmits impulses away from the body cell
Aroma therapy
Uses the connection between scents and now limbic system
Automatic nervous system
Nerves that connect the central nervous system to the glands heart and smooth muscles has two divisions the sympathetic and the parasympathetic
Axon
A single elongated projection from the nerve cell body that transmits impulses away from the body cell
Bells palsy
Resulting from inflammation of the seventh cranial nerve
Aroma therapy
Uses the connection between scents and now limbic system
Automatic nervous system
Nerves that connect the central nervous system to the glands heart and smooth muscles has two divisions the sympathetic and the parasympathetic
Axon
A single elongated projection from the nerve cell body that transmits impulses away from the body cell
Bells palsy
Resulting from inflammation of the seventh cranial nerve
Brachial plexus
Innervates muscles of the neck armpit arm and hand if client has been diagnosed with a brachioplexus impingement if this source of pressure on the nerve is muscular massage will be applied to the neck
Aroma therapy
Uses the connection between scents and now limbic system
Automatic nervous system
Nerves that connect the central nervous system to the glands heart and smooth muscles has two divisions the sympathetic and the parasympathetic
Axon
A single elongated projection from the nerve cell body that transmits impulses away from the body cell
Bells palsy
Resulting from inflammation of the seventh cranial nerve
Brachial plexus
Innervates muscles of the neck armpit arm and hand if client has been diagnosed with a brachioplexus impingement if this source of pressure on the nerve is muscular massage will be applied to the neck
Brain
Largest and most complex unit of the nervous system brain is composed of over 70% water
Aroma therapy
Uses the connection between scents and now limbic system
Automatic nervous system
Nerves that connect the central nervous system to the glands heart and smooth muscles has two divisions the sympathetic and the parasympathetic
Axon
A single elongated projection from the nerve cell body that transmits impulses away from the body cell
Bells palsy
Resulting from inflammation of the seventh cranial nerve
Brachial plexus
Innervates muscles of the neck armpit arm and hand if client has been diagnosed with a brachioplexus impingement if this source of pressure on the nerve is muscular massage will be applied to the neck
Brain
Largest and most complex unit of the nervous system brain is composed of over 70% water
Brainstem
Part of the brain is divided into them a Doula oblong got off the ponds and the midbrain and controls basic bodily functions primitive portion of the brain that contains centers for vital functions and relax action such as vomiting coughing sneezing posture and basic movement patterns
Aroma therapy
Uses the connection between scents and now limbic system
Automatic nervous system
Nerves that connect the central nervous system to the glands heart and smooth muscles has two divisions the sympathetic and the parasympathetic
Axon
A single elongated projection from the nerve cell body that transmits impulses away from the body cell
Bells palsy
Resulting from inflammation of the seventh cranial nerve
Brachial plexus
Innervates muscles of the neck armpit arm and hand if client has been diagnosed with a brachioplexus impingement if this source of pressure on the nerve is muscular massage will be applied to the neck
Brain
Largest and most complex unit of the nervous system brain is composed of over 70% water
Brainstem
Part of the brain is divided into them a Doula oblong got off the ponds and the midbrain and controls basic bodily functions primitive portion of the brain that contains centers for vital functions and relax action such as vomiting coughing sneezing posture and basic movement patterns
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Is caused by compression of the median nerve
Aroma therapy
Uses the connection between scents and now limbic system
Automatic nervous system
Nerves that connect the central nervous system to the glands heart and smooth muscles has two divisions the sympathetic and the parasympathetic
Axon
A single elongated projection from the nerve cell body that transmits impulses away from the body cell
Bells palsy
Resulting from inflammation of the seventh cranial nerve
Brachial plexus
Innervates muscles of the neck armpit arm and hand if client has been diagnosed with a brachioplexus impingement if this source of pressure on the nerve is muscular massage will be applied to the neck
Brain
Largest and most complex unit of the nervous system brain is composed of over 70% water
Brainstem
Part of the brain is divided into them a Doula oblong got off the ponds and the midbrain and controls basic bodily functions primitive portion of the brain that contains centers for vital functions and relax action such as vomiting coughing sneezing posture and basic movement patterns
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Is caused by compression of the median nerve
Catecholamines
Neurotransmitters involved in sleep mood pleasure a motor function
Central canal
Part of the gray matter of the spinal cord in which cerebrospinal fluid flows
Central nervous system
Brain and spinal cord brain and spinal cord in there coverings
Central nervous system
Brain and spinal cord brain and spinal cord in there coverings
Cerebral cortex
Gray matter of the brain
Cerebrospinal fluid
Clear colorless liquid that flows throughout the brain and around the spinal cord cushioning and protecting structures and maintaining proper pH balance
Cerebellum
Second largest part of the brain
Cerebrum
Largest portion of the brain part of the brain is divided into four lobes temporal, occipital, parietal and frontal. The part of brain that receives interprets and associates incoming information with past memories and then transmits the appropriate motor response
Cerebrum
Largest portion of the brain part of the brain is divided into four lobes temporal, occipital, parietal and frontal. The part of brain that receives interprets and associates incoming information with past memories and then transmits the appropriate motor response
Circle of Willis
The structures that are check and balance system that provides continuous blood flow to the brain
Cerebrum
Largest portion of the brain part of the brain is divided into four lobes temporal, occipital, parietal and frontal. The part of brain that receives interprets and associates incoming information with past memories and then transmits the appropriate motor response
Circle of Willis
The structures that are check and balance system that provides continuous blood flow to the brain
Chronic pain
Pain that has lasted for six months or longer
Cerebrum
Largest portion of the brain part of the brain is divided into four lobes temporal, occipital, parietal and frontal. The part of brain that receives interprets and associates incoming information with past memories and then transmits the appropriate motor response
Circle of Willis
The structures that are check and balance system that provides continuous blood flow to the brain
Chronic pain
Pain that has lasted for six months or longer
Collaterals
Branches from axon that allow communication among neurons
Centralateral reflex
Restores or maintains balance
Centralateral reflex
Restores or maintains balance
Cranial nerves
12 pairs of nerves that originate from the old factory bulbs thalamus visual cortex and brainstem, identified by Roman numerals according to their order from front to back, identified by names that refer to their function or distribution. 12 pairs of sensory and or motor nerves relays sensory input from the head and neck to the brain
Centralateral reflex
Restores or maintains balance
Cranial nerves
12 pairs of nerves that originate from the old factory bulbs thalamus visual cortex and brainstem, identified by Roman numerals according to their order from front to back, identified by names that refer to their function or distribution. 12 pairs of sensory and or motor nerves relays sensory input from the head and neck to the brain
Dendrites
Richie projections for the dirt cell body that carry signals to the cell body highly branched processes from the cell body that take impulses to cell body
Centralateral reflex
Restores or maintains balance
Cranial nerves
12 pairs of nerves that originate from the old factory bulbs thalamus visual cortex and brainstem, identified by Roman numerals according to their order from front to back, identified by names that refer to their function or distribution. 12 pairs of sensory and or motor nerves relays sensory input from the head and neck to the brain
Dendrites
Richie projections for the dirt cell body that carry signals to the cell body highly branched processes from the cell body that take impulses to cell body
Dermatome
Term for cutane is section supplied by a single spinal nerve region of the body wall supplied by cutaneous branches of a single pair of spinal nerves right and left
Centralateral reflex
Restores or maintains balance
Cranial nerves
12 pairs of nerves that originate from the old factory bulbs thalamus visual cortex and brainstem, identified by Roman numerals according to their order from front to back, identified by names that refer to their function or distribution. 12 pairs of sensory and or motor nerves relays sensory input from the head and neck to the brain
Dendrites
Richie projections for the dirt cell body that carry signals to the cell body highly branched processes from the cell body that take impulses to cell body
Dermatome
Term for cutane is section supplied by a single spinal nerve region of the body wall supplied by cutaneous branches of a single pair of spinal nerves right and left
Descending tracts
Carry sensory information from brain to the spinal cord
Centralateral reflex
Restores or maintains balance
Cranial nerves
12 pairs of nerves that originate from the old factory bulbs thalamus visual cortex and brainstem, identified by Roman numerals according to their order from front to back, identified by names that refer to their function or distribution. 12 pairs of sensory and or motor nerves relays sensory input from the head and neck to the brain
Dendrites
Richie projections for the dirt cell body that carry signals to the cell body highly branched processes from the cell body that take impulses to cell body
Dermatome
Term for cutane is section supplied by a single spinal nerve region of the body wall supplied by cutaneous branches of a single pair of spinal nerves right and left
Descending tracts
Carry sensory information from brain to the spinal cord
Diencephalon
Part of the brain that houses the Thalamus and hypothalamus
Centralateral reflex
Restores or maintains balance
Cranial nerves
12 pairs of nerves that originate from the old factory bulbs thalamus visual cortex and brainstem, identified by Roman numerals according to their order from front to back, identified by names that refer to their function or distribution. 12 pairs of sensory and or motor nerves relays sensory input from the head and neck to the brain
Dendrites
Richie projections for the dirt cell body that carry signals to the cell body highly branched processes from the cell body that take impulses to cell body
Dermatome
Term for cutane is section supplied by a single spinal nerve region of the body wall supplied by cutaneous branches of a single pair of spinal nerves right and left
Descending tracts
Carry sensory information from brain to the spinal cord
Diencephalon
Part of the brain that houses the Thalamus and hypothalamus
Dopamine
Carecholamine found in the brain and autonomic system released by the nervous system and involved in the motions mood and in regulating motor control and the executive functioning of the brain
Centralateral reflex
Restores or maintains balance
Cranial nerves
12 pairs of nerves that originate from the old factory bulbs thalamus visual cortex and brainstem, identified by Roman numerals according to their order from front to back, identified by names that refer to their function or distribution. 12 pairs of sensory and or motor nerves relays sensory input from the head and neck to the brain
Dendrites
Richie projections for the dirt cell body that carry signals to the cell body highly branched processes from the cell body that take impulses to cell body
Dermatome
Term for cutane is section supplied by a single spinal nerve region of the body wall supplied by cutaneous branches of a single pair of spinal nerves right and left
Descending tracts
Carry sensory information from brain to the spinal cord
Diencephalon
Part of the brain that houses the Thalamus and hypothalamus
Dopamine
Carecholamine found in the brain and autonomic system released by the nervous system and involved in the motions mood and in regulating motor control and the executive functioning of the brain
Dorsal root
Carries sensory information into the spinal cord
Centralateral reflex
Restores or maintains balance
Cranial nerves
12 pairs of nerves that originate from the old factory bulbs thalamus visual cortex and brainstem, identified by Roman numerals according to their order from front to back, identified by names that refer to their function or distribution. 12 pairs of sensory and or motor nerves relays sensory input from the head and neck to the brain
Dendrites
Branching projections from nerve cell body that carry signals to the cell body. highly branched processes from the cell body that take impulses to cell body
Dermatome
Term for cutane is section supplied by a single spinal nerve region of the body wall supplied by cutaneous branches of a single pair of spinal nerves right and left
Descending tracts
Carry sensory information from brain to the spinal cord
Diencephalon
Part of the brain that houses the Thalamus and hypothalamus
Dopamine
Carecholamine found in the brain and autonomic system released by the nervous system and involved in the motions mood and in regulating motor control and the executive functioning of the brain
Dorsal root
Carries sensory information into the spinal cord
Dura mater
Outer most layer of meninges White tough fibrous connective tissue membrane. lines the cranial bones and covers the brain and spinal cord
Efferent nerves
Same as motor nerves the nerves that carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles or glands
Efferent nerves
Same as motor nerves the nerves that carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles or glands
Epilepticus
Continuous seizure
Efferent nerves
Same as motor nerves the nerves that carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles or glands
Epilepticus
Continuous seizure
Epinephrine
Catecholamine released by the nervous system and involved in flight or fight response is such as dilation of blood vessels to the skeletal muscle
Efferent nerves
Same as motor nerves the nerves that carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles or glands
Epilepticus
Continuous seizure
Epinephrine
Catecholamine released by the nervous system and involved in flight or fight response is such as dilation of blood vessels to the skeletal muscle
Essential
Chronic tremor that does not proceed from any other pathologic conditions
Efferent nerves
Same as motor nerves the nerves that carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles or glands
Epilepticus
Continuous seizure
Epinephrine
Catecholamine released by the nervous system and involved in flight or fight response is such as dilation of blood vessels to the skeletal muscle
Essential
Chronic tremor that does not proceed from any other pathologic conditions
Free nerve endings
Type of sensory receptors that detect each and tickled sensations
Efferent nerves
Same as motor nerves the nerves that carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles or glands
Epilepticus
Continuous seizure
Epinephrine
Catecholamine released by the nervous system and involved in flight or fight response is such as dilation of blood vessels to the skeletal muscle
Essential
Chronic tremor that does not proceed from any other pathologic conditions
Free nerve endings
Type of sensory receptors that detect each and tickled sensations
Ganglia
Cluster of cell bodies and neurons
Efferent nerves
Same as motor nerves the nerves that carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles or glands
Epilepticus
Continuous seizure
Epinephrine
Catecholamine released by the nervous system and involved in flight or fight response is such as dilation of blood vessels to the skeletal muscle
Essential
Chronic tremor that does not proceed from any other pathologic conditions
Free nerve endings
Type of sensory receptors that detect each and tickled sensations
Ganglia
Cluster of cell bodies and neurons
Gray matter
Unmyelinated nervous tissue found in the central nervous system
Efferent nerves
Same as motor nerves the nerves that carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles or glands
Epilepticus
Continuous seizure
Epinephrine
Catecholamine released by the nervous system and involved in flight or fight response is such as dilation of blood vessels to the skeletal muscle
Essential
Chronic tremor that does not proceed from any other pathologic conditions
Free nerve endings
Type of sensory receptors that detect each and tickled sensations
Ganglia
Cluster of cell bodies and neurons
Gray matter
Unmyelinated nervous tissue found in the central nervous system
Hypothalamus
Feel good neurotransmitters in the hypothalamus can be generated through the use of extremes of eating sex and gambling pain thrillseeking and crisis creating massage and substance abuse or should of the brain links the nervous and and endocrine system
Efferent nerves
Same as motor nerves the nerves that carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles or glands
Epilepticus
Continuous seizure
Epinephrine
Catecholamine released by the nervous system and involved in flight or fight response is such as dilation of blood vessels to the skeletal muscle
Essential
Chronic tremor that does not proceed from any other pathologic conditions
Free nerve endings
Type of sensory receptors that detect each and tickled sensations
Ganglia
Cluster of cell bodies and neurons
Gray matter
Unmyelinated nervous tissue found in the central nervous system
Hypothalamus
Feel good neurotransmitters in the hypothalamus can be generated through the use of extremes of eating sex and gambling pain thrillseeking and crisis creating massage and substance abuse or should of the brain links the nervous and and endocrine system
Mechanoreceptors
Detect change in pressure movement temperature and other mechanical changes
Efferent nerves
Same as motor nerves the nerves that carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles or glands
Epilepticus
Continuous seizure
Epinephrine
Catecholamine released by the nervous system and involved in flight or fight response is such as dilation of blood vessels to the skeletal muscle
Essential
Chronic tremor that does not proceed from any other pathologic conditions
Free nerve endings
Type of sensory receptors that detect each and tickled sensations
Ganglia
Cluster of cell bodies and neurons
Gray matter
Unmyelinated nervous tissue found in the central nervous system
Hypothalamus
Feel good neurotransmitters in the hypothalamus can be generated through the use of extremes of eating sex and gambling pain thrillseeking and crisis creating massage and substance abuse or should of the brain links the nervous and and endocrine system
Mechanoreceptors
Detect change in pressure movement temperature and other mechanical changes
Median nerve
Innervates the thumb and first two fingers and lateral half of the third finger
Efferent nerves
Same as motor nerves the nerves that carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles or glands
Meninges
Brain and spinal cord are protected by tough connective tissue sheaths
Epilepticus
Continuous seizure
Epinephrine
Catecholamine released by the nervous system and involved in flight or fight response is such as dilation of blood vessels to the skeletal muscle
Essential
Chronic tremor that does not proceed from any other pathologic conditions
Free nerve endings
Type of sensory receptors that detect each and tickled sensations
Ganglia
Cluster of cell bodies and neurons
Gray matter
Unmyelinated nervous tissue found in the central nervous system
Hypothalamus
Feel good neurotransmitters in the hypothalamus can be generated through the use of extremes of eating sex and gambling pain thrillseeking and crisis creating massage and substance abuse or should of the brain links the nervous and and endocrine system
Mechanoreceptors
Detect change in pressure movement temperature and other mechanical changes
Median nerve
Innervates the thumb and first two fingers and lateral half of the third finger
Efferent nerves
Same as motor nerves the nerves that carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles or glands
Meninges
Brain and spinal cord are protected by tough connective tissue sheaths
Mixed nerves
Contain sensory and motor axons
Epilepticus
Continuous seizure
Epinephrine
Catecholamine released by the nervous system and involved in flight or fight response is such as dilation of blood vessels to the skeletal muscle
Essential
Chronic tremor that does not proceed from any other pathologic conditions
Free nerve endings
Type of sensory receptors that detect each and tickled sensations
Ganglia
Cluster of cell bodies and neurons
Gray matter
Unmyelinated nervous tissue found in the central nervous system
Hypothalamus
Feel good neurotransmitters in the hypothalamus can be generated through the use of extremes of eating sex and gambling pain thrillseeking and crisis creating massage and substance abuse or should of the brain links the nervous and and endocrine system
Mechanoreceptors
Detect change in pressure movement temperature and other mechanical changes
Median nerve
Innervates the thumb and first two fingers and lateral half of the third finger
Efferent nerves
Same as motor nerves the nerves that carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles or glands
Meninges
Brain and spinal cord are protected by tough connective tissue sheaths
Mixed nerves
Contain sensory and motor axons
Monoplegia
Paralysis of single limb or single group of muscles
Epilepticus
Continuous seizure
Epinephrine
Catecholamine released by the nervous system and involved in flight or fight response is such as dilation of blood vessels to the skeletal muscle
Essential
Chronic tremor that does not proceed from any other pathologic conditions
Free nerve endings
Type of sensory receptors that detect each and tickled sensations
Ganglia
Cluster of cell bodies and neurons
Gray matter
Unmyelinated nervous tissue found in the central nervous system
Hypothalamus
Feel good neurotransmitters in the hypothalamus can be generated through the use of extremes of eating sex and gambling pain thrillseeking and crisis creating massage and substance abuse or should of the brain links the nervous and and endocrine system
Mechanoreceptors
Detect change in pressure movement temperature and other mechanical changes
Median nerve
Innervates the thumb and first two fingers and lateral half of the third finger
Efferent nerves
Same as motor nerves the nerves that carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles or glands
Meninges
Brain and spinal cord are protected by tough connective tissue sheaths
Mixed nerves
Contain sensory and motor axons
Monoplegia
Paralysis of single limb or single group of muscles
Motor nerve
Provides action
Epilepticus
Continuous seizure
Epinephrine
Catecholamine released by the nervous system and involved in flight or fight response is such as dilation of blood vessels to the skeletal muscle
Essential
Chronic tremor that does not proceed from any other pathologic conditions
Free nerve endings
Type of sensory receptors that detect each and tickled sensations
Ganglia
Cluster of cell bodies and neurons
Gray matter
Unmyelinated nervous tissue found in the central nervous system
Hypothalamus
Feel good neurotransmitters in the hypothalamus can be generated through the use of extremes of eating sex and gambling pain thrillseeking and crisis creating massage and substance abuse or should of the brain links the nervous and and endocrine system
Mechanoreceptors
Detect change in pressure movement temperature and other mechanical changes
Median nerve
Innervates the thumb and first two fingers and lateral half of the third finger
Efferent nerves
Same as motor nerves the nerves that carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles or glands
Meninges
Brain and spinal cord are protected by tough connective tissue sheaths
Mixed nerves
Contain sensory and motor axons
Monoplegia
Paralysis of single limb or single group of muscles
Motor nerve
Provides action
Myelin
White fatty insulating substance that surrounds some axons
Epilepticus
Continuous seizure
Epinephrine
Catecholamine released by the nervous system and involved in flight or fight response is such as dilation of blood vessels to the skeletal muscle
Essential
Chronic tremor that does not proceed from any other pathologic conditions
Free nerve endings
Type of sensory receptors that detect each and tickled sensations
Ganglia
Cluster of cell bodies and neurons
Gray matter
Unmyelinated nervous tissue found in the central nervous system
Hypothalamus
Feel good neurotransmitters in the hypothalamus can be generated through the use of extremes of eating sex and gambling pain thrillseeking and crisis creating massage and substance abuse or should of the brain links the nervous and and endocrine system
Mechanoreceptors
Detect change in pressure movement temperature and other mechanical changes
Median nerve
Innervates the thumb and first two fingers and lateral half of the third finger