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protective mechanism that blocks specific substances found in the bloodstream from entering delicate brain tissue
blood brain barrier (BBB)
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the four major structures of the brain
- cerebrum
- cerebellum
- diencephalon
- brainstem
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membranous coverings that provide limited protection to the brain and spinal cord; made up of the dura mater, arachnoid and pia mater
meninges
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glue; neurological tissue (CF)
gli/o
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bone marrow; spinal cord (CF)
myel/o
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weakness, debility (suffix)
-asthenia
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feeling (suffix)
-esthesia
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partial paralysis (suffix)
-paresis
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paralysis (suffix)
-plegia
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order, coordination (suffix)
-taxia
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near, beside; beyond (prefix)
para-
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union, together, joined (prefix)
syn-
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stroke
cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
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weakness, debility, or loss of strength
asthenia
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lack of muscle coordination in the execution of voluntary movement
ataxia
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brief loss of consciousness and posture caused by a temporary decrease of blood flow to the brain; fainting
syncope
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fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
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radiographic image of the inside of a blood vessel after injection of a contrast medium
angiography
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radiographic examination to detect pathology of the spinal cord, including the location of a spinal cord injury, cysts, and tumors following injection of a contrast medium
myelography
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two structures of the central nervous system (CNS)
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most common type of CNS tumors
metastatic tumors
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of primary tumors of the nervous system, what percent involves the brain and what percent involves the spinal cord?
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behind leukemia, this is the second leading cause of death in children
brain tumors
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clinical presentation of brain tumors
- headache
- seizures
- difficulty with balance
- vision problems
- personality changes
- memory loss
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clinical presentation of spinal cord tumors
- pain
- weakness
- loss of sensation
- bowel and bladder control problems
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