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caus/o

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burning, burn

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cerebr/o

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cerebrum, brain

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concuss/o

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shaken together, violently, agitated

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contus/o

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bruise

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encephal/o

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brain

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-esthesia

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sensation, feeling

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esthet/o

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feeling, nervous sensation, sense of perception

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the process of producing a picture or record

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-graphy

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membranes covering the brain or spinal cord or other membranes

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mening/o

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myel/o

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spinal cord, bone marrow

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neur/i, neur/o

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nerve, nerve tissue

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phobia

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abnormal fear

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psych/o

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mind

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root or nerve root

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radicul/o

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tropic

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having an affinity for

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acrophobia

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An excessive fear of heights.

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A group of disorders involving the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. It is the leading cause of dementia and is marked by progressive deterioration that affects memory and reasoning capabilities.

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Alzheimer's Disease

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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.

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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Medication used to induce anesthesia.

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anesthetic

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A medical professional who specializes in administering anesthesia but is not a physician.

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Anesthetist

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Mental conditions characterized by excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations or fear that is out of proportion to the real danger in a situation.

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Anxiety Disorders

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A subgroup of autistic spectrum disorders. Children with autism have significant developmental delays, including speech and language, with most having very minimal verbal skills and lacking normal social relationships.

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Autism

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Temporary paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve that causes paralysis only on the affected side of the face.

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Bell's Palsy

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An ultrasound study of the carotid artery to detect plaque buildup in the artery to predict or diagnose an ischemic stroke.

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Carotid Ultrasonography

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Persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve.

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Causalgia

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Bruising of brain tissue as a result of a head injury that causes the brain to bounce against the rigid bone of the skull.

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Cerebral Contusion

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A condition characterized by poor muscle control, spasticity, speech defects, and other neurologic deficiencies

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Cerebral Palsy

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Damage to the brain that occurs when the blood flow to the brain is disrupted; also known as a stroke.

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cerebrovascular accident

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cervical radiculopathy

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Nerve pain caused by pressure on the spinal nerve roots in the neck region.

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An abnormal fear of being in small or enclosed spaces.

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claustrophobia

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The mental activities associated with thinking, learning, and memory.

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Cognition

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A deep state of unconsciousness marked by the absence of spontaneous eye movement, no response to painful stimuli, and the lack of speech.

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Coma

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A violent shaking up or jarring of the brain that may result in a temporary loss of awareness and function.

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concussion

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A collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the brain.

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cranial hematoma

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An acute condition of confusion, disorientation, disordered thinking and memory, agitation, and hallucinations.

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Delirium

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A disorder involving sudden and severe mental changes or seizures caused by abruptly stopping the use of alcohol.

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Delirium Tremens

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A false personal belief that is maintained despite obvious proof or evidence to the contrary.

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Delusion

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A slowly progressive decline in mental abilities--including memory, thinking, and judgment--that is often accompanied by personality changes.

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Dementia

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The thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges.

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Dura Mater

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A learning disability characterized by substandard reading achievement due to the inability of the brain to process symbols; also known as a developmental reading disorder.

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Dyslexia

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The use of ultrasound imaging to create a detailed visual image of the brain for diagnostic purposes.

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Echoencephalography

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The process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp.

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Electroencephalography

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Inflammation of the brain.

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Encephalitis

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Regional anesthesia produced by injecting a local anesthetic into the epidural space of the lumbar or sacral region of the spine.

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epidural anesthesia

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A chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures of varying severities.

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epilepsy

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A condition in which a person acts as if he or she has a physical or mental illness when he or she is not really sick.

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Factitious Disorder

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Inflammation of the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves, characterized by rapidly worsening muscle weakness that may lead to temporary paralysis; also known as infectious polyneuritis.

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Guillian-Barré syndrome

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A sensory perception (sight, touch, sound, smell, or taste) experienced in the absence of an external stimulation.

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Hallucination

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Occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures; also known as a bleed.

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hemorrhagic stroke

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A condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the ventricles of the brain.

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Hydrocephalus

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A condition of abnormal and excessive sensitivity to touch, pain, or other sensory stimuli.

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Hyperesthesia

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A condition characterized by fearing that one has a serious illness despite appropriate medical evaluation and reassurance.

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hypochondriasis

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ischemic stroke

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/

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A lowered level of consciousness marked by listlessness, drowsiness, and apathy.

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Lethargy

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meningitis

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Inflammation of the meninges of the brain or spinal cord.

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meningocele

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The congenital herniation of the meninges that surround the brain or spinal cord through a defect in the skull or spinal column.

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A headache that is characterized by throbbing pain on one side of the head and is sometimes accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound.

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Migraine Headache

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A progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination of the myelin sheath, resulting in scarring of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves.

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Multiple Sclerosis

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Inflammation of the spinal cord; also inflammation of bone marrow.

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Myelitis

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A radiographic study of the spinal cord after the injection of a contrast medium through a lumbar puncture.

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Myelography

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A condition in which a person acts as if he or she has a physical or mental illness when he or she is not really sick.

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Factitious Disease

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Chemical substances that make it possible for messages to cross from the synapse of a neuron to the target receptor.

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Neurotransmitters

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An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent thoughts or impulses that are repetitive, intrusive, and distressing.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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An unexpected, sudden experience of fear in the absence of danger, accompanied by physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, shortness of breath, chest tightness, dizziness, sweating, nausea, feelings of unreality, and/or choking sensations.

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Panic Attack

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A burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, but can also occur in other parts of the body.

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Parasthesia

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Parkinson's Disease

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A chronic, degenerative central nervous system disorder characterized by fine muscle tremors, rigidity, and a slow or shuffling gait caused by inadequate levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain.

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A disorder of the peripheral nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord, producing pain, the loss of sensation, and the inability to control muscles.

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peripheral neuropathy

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A disorder that may develop after an event involving actual or threatened death or injury to the individual or someone else, during which the person felt intense fear, helplessness, or horror with symptoms including emotional numbing, hyperarousal, anxiety, sleep disorders, and persistent reliving of the event.

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Post-traumatic stress disorder

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A potentially serious or deadly disorder in children that is characterized by: vomiting & confusion Sometimes follows a viral illness in which the child was treated with aspirin

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Reye's syndrome

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A psychotic disorder usually characterized by withdrawal from reality, illogical patterns of thinking, delusions and hallucinations, and accompanied in varying degrees by other emotional, behavioral, or intellectual disturbances.

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Schizophrenia

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Inflammation of the sciatic nerve.

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Sciatica

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A sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain that affects how a person feels or acts for a short time.

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seizure

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The results when a child has been violently shaken by someone; can cause brain injury, blindness, fractures, seizures, paralysis, and death.

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Shaken Baby Syndrome

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The brief loss of consciousness caused by the decreased flow of blood to the brain; also known as fainting.

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Syncope

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A condition characterized by severe lightning-like pain due to an inflammation of the fifth cranial nerve; affects the cheek, lips, and gums on the side of the face innervated by the affected nerve

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trigeminal neuralgia

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Which term describes nerve pain caused by pressure on the spinal nerve roots in the neck region?

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cervical radiculopathy

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Which term means an excessive fear of being in high places?

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acrophobia

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Which term describes the condition in which a person acts as if he or she has a physical or mental illness when he or she is not really sick?

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factitious disorder

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Which condition is an inflammation of the meninges that enclose the brain and spinal cord?

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meningitis

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Which type of stroke is also known as a bleed?

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hemorrhagic stroke

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Which term describes the chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures of varying severity?

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epilepsy

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Which type of neurons carry impulses away from the brain and spinal cord and toward the muscles and glands?

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efferent neurons

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Which condition is a sleep disorder consisting of sudden and uncontrollable brief episodes of falling asleep during the day?

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narcolepsy

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Which term describes a condition of abnormal and excessive sensitivity to touch, pain, or other sensory stimuli?

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hyperesthesia

question

Which medical professional specializes in administering anesthesia but is not a physician?

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anesthetist

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Which condition is an inflammation of the spinal cord?

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myelitis

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Which diagnostic procedure is the process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp?

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electroencephalography

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In which condition does the patient exhibit alternating sleep and wake cycles but is unconscious even when appearing to be awake?

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persistent vegetative state

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Which membrane surrounding the brain resembles a spiderweb?

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arachnoid membrane

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What term refers to the chemical substances that make it possible for messages to cross from the synapse of a neuron to the target receptor?

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neurotransmitters

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Which term describes a condition in which children have significant developmental delays including speech and language, with most having very minimal verbal skills and lacking normal social relationships?

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autism

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Which term describes an inflammation at the root of a spinal nerve?

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radiculitis

question

Which autoimmune disorder is characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination of the myelin sheath, resulting in scarring of the brain and spinal cord?

answer

multiple sclerosis

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Which structure is a network of intersecting spinal nerves?

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plexus

question

What medical term describes persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve?

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causalgia

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Which procedure involves surgically suturing together the ends of a severed nerve?

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neurorrhaphy

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Which term describes the psychological condition characterized by fearing that one has a serious illness despite appropriate medical evaluation and reassurance?

answer

hypochondriasis

question

Which disorder in children involves vomiting and confusion, is potentially serious or deadly, and sometimes follows a viral illness in which the child was treated with aspirin?

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Reye's syndrome

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Which part of the brain controls the basic survival functions of life?

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medulla oblongata

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Which portion of the brain coordinates muscle activity for smooth and steady movements?

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cerebellum

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Which term describes false personal beliefs that are maintained despite obvious evidence to the contrary?

answer

delusion

question

Which medical term identifies the condition commonly known as fainting?

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syncope

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Which medication depresses the central nervous system and usually produces sleep?

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hypnotic

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Which disorder involves sudden and severe mental changes or seizures caused by abruptly stopping the use of alcohol?

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delirium tremens

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Which medication is administered to treat the symptoms of severe disorders of thinking and mood associated with neurological and psychiatric illnesses?

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antipsychotic drug

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A/An ________ seizure involves the entire body.

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tonic/clonic

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A/An ________ is an MD who specializes in diagnosing and treating chemical dependencies, emotional problems, and mental illness.

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psychiatrist

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A/An ________ is the congenital herniation of the meninges through a defect in the skull or spinal column.

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meningocele

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The term ________ describes a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities, including memory, thinking, and judgment, that is often accompanied by personality changes.

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dementia

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A deep state of unconsciousness marked by the absence of spontaneous eye movements, no response to painful stimuli, and the lack of speech is known as a/an ________ .

answer

coma

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The condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the ventricles of the brain is known as ________ .

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hydrocephalus

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A/An ________ is a collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the brain.

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cranial hematoma

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A cerebral ________ is the bruising of brain tissue as the result of a head injury that causes the head to bounce against the skull.

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contusion

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The term ________ describes the absence of normal sensation, especially sensitivity to pain, that is induced by the administration of an anesthetic.

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anesthesia

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The condition known as ________ is an inflammation of the brain.

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encephalitis

question

The use of ultrasound imaging to create a detailed visual image of the brain for diagnostic purposes is known as ________ .

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echoencephalography

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A/An ________ brain injury is caused by a blow to the head or a penetrating head injury that damages the brain.

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traumatic

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________ disease (AD) is a group of disorders involving the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language and is the leading cause of dementia.

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alzheimer's

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A/An ________ stroke, which is the most common type of stroke in older people, occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked by the narrowing or blockage of a carotid artery.

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ischemic

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________ disease (PD) is a chronic, degenerative central nervous disorder characterized by fine muscle tremors, rigidity, and a slow or shuffling gait.

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parkinson's

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A/An ________ is an unresponsive state from which a person can be aroused only briefly despite vigorous, repeated attempts.

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stupor

question

The temporary paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve that causes paralysis only of the affected side of the face is known as ________ .

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Bell's palsy

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A/An ________ is a tumor of the spinal cord. This term also means an abnormal proliferation of bone marrow tissue.

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myelosis

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The ________ nerves prepare the body for emergencies and stress by increasing the breathing rate, heart rate, and blood flow to muscles.

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sympathetic

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The term ________ describes the mental activities associated with thinking, learning, and memory.

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cognition

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An anesthesiologist is a person who is trained in administering anesthesia but is not necessarily a physician.

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false

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A migraine headache usually involves severe pain in all parts of the head.

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false

question

Aphasia is the loss of the ability to speak, write, and/or comprehend the written or spoken word.

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true

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Deep brain stimulation is a procedure in which small amounts of electric current are passed through the brain to reverse symptoms of certain mental illnesses.

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false

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Insomnia is the prolonged or abnormal inability to sleep. This condition is usually a symptom of another problem such as depression, pain, or excessive caffeine.

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true

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The medical term for stroke is cerebrovascular accident.

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true

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Paresthesia is a burning or prickling sensation usually felt in the extremities.

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true

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Guillain-Barré syndrome has been linked to giving aspirin to children suffering from viral infections.

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false

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Arteriovenous malformation is one of the causes of schizophrenia.

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false

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Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by pain and tingling that moves down the leg and into the foot.

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false

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Gamma knifesurgery is a type of radiation treatment for brain tumors performed without a knife or an incision.

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true

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Seasonal affective disorderis a seasonal bout of depression associated with the decrease in hours of daylight during the winter months.

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true

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A functional MRI is used to detect areas of the brain affected by dementia.

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false

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A lobectomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the brain to treat brain cancer or seizure disorders.

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true

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Agoraphobia is an excessive fear of heights.

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false

question

Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by uncomfortable feelings in the legs producing a strong urge to move them.

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true

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Amnesia is a disturbance in memory marked by a total or partial inability to recall past experiences.

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true

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Bipolar disorder is a chronic depression present at least 50 percent of the time for more than 2 years.

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false

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The medical term for headache is cephalalgia.

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true

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Hypnotherapy is used to produce an altered state of focused attention in which the patient may be more willing to believe and act on suggestions.

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false

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