terms for final quiz 5 nervous system

brain and spinal cord

protective membranes of the brain

nerve cell

nerves outside the brain and spinal cord

space between nerve cells

canals within the brain

largest part of the brain

receives the nerve impulses

interlacing network of nerves, "weave together"

thin, delicate inner membrane

tough, outer membrane

"star cell" type of neuroglial cell

inflammation of many nerves

pertaining to the meninges

malignant tumor of the neuroglia

disease condition of the nerve

lack of normal sensation

excessive movement

head pain

congential brain malformation, "without brain"

paralysis of all for extremities

without speech

weakness in half of the body

viral disease of gray matter in the spinal cord

abnormal acculmation of fluid in the brain

imperfect union of spine

brain disorder

hardening of the myelin sheath on neurons

brusing of brain tissue resultant from trauma

CVA caused by ruptured artery

inflammtion of the meninges

flows throughout the brain and around spinal cord

withdrawal of fluid from spinal cord

inflammation of the brain

hernia of the spinal cord and meninges

CVA caused by a blocked artery

partial or complete loss of motor function

collection of nerve bodies in the PNS

paralysis of the lower half of the body

disease condition within the brain

cranial, spinal and autonomic nerves

without feeling or nervous sensation

nerve pain

pressure within the skull cavity,

amniotic fluid is tested for this

records the electrical activity of the brain

x-ray imaging of the spinal cord

x-ray of the blood vessels in the brain

degenerative neurologic disorder caused by a deficiency of dopamine

degenerative disorder characterized by weakness and atrophy of both voluntary and involuntary muscles