The Nervous System

nerves that carry impulses to the brain and spinal cord from the skin and sense organs

absence of pain or sensation

lack of sensations

localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel

lack of speech

lack of muscle coordination

sensations, such as seeing colors or smelling an unusual odor, that occur just prior to an epileptic seizure or migraine headache

headache

pertaining to the cerebellum

part of brain that aids in coordinating voluntary body movements and maintaining balance and equilibrium

bruising of the brain

pertaining to the cerebrum and spine

the largest section of the brain and is the area that possesses our thoughts, judgment, memory, association skills and ability to discriminate between items

profound unconsciousness or stupor resulting in illness or injury

injury to the brain resulting from the brain being shaken inside the skull from a blow or impact

condition of being awake and aware of surroundings

severe involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations

abnormal mental state characterized by confusion, disorientation, and agitation

progressive impairment of intellectual function that interferes with performing activities of daily living

difficult speech

nerves that carry impulses away from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and glands

recurrent disorder of the brain in which seizures and loss of consciousness occur as a result of uncontrolled electrical activity of the neurons in the brain

most anterior portion of the cerebrum that controls motor function, personality and speech

weakness or loss of motion on one side of the body

accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain, causing the head to be enlarge

excessive sensation

controls body temperature, appetite, sleep, sexual desire and emotions

pertaining to within the meninges

three connective tissue membrane layers that surround the brain and spinal cord

meninges tumor

congenital condition in which the meninges protrude through an opening in the vertebral column

specific type of headache characterized by severe head pain, sensitivity to light, dizziness and nausea

record of the spinal cord

nerve pain

nerve disease

surgical repair of nerves

suture of nerve

most posterior portion of the cerebrum that controls visions

temporary or permanent loss of function or voluntary movement

paralysis of the lower portion of the body and both legs

brings body back to normal state by slowing down the heart rate, lowering blood pressure, constricting pupils, and increasing digestion

abnormal sensation such as burning or tingling

most superior portion of the cerebrum that receives and interprets nerve impulses from sensory receptors and interprets language

inflammation of many nerves

nerve root disease

sudden, uncontrollable onset of symptoms

mass of blood forming beneath the dura mater

stimulates the body in times of stress and crisis by increasing heart rate, dilating airways, increasing blood pressure, inhibiting digestion and stimulating the production of adrenaline during a crisis

fainting

left and right lateral portion of the cerebrum that control hearing and smell

acts as a center for relaying impulses from the eyes, ears and skin to the cerebrum

involuntary repetitive alternating movement of a part of the body

condition or state of being unaware of surroundings, with the inability to respond to stimuli

fluid-filled spaces in the cerebrum

.autonomic nervous system

.central nervous system

.cerebrovascular accident

.electroencephalogram

.peripheral nervous system

.transient ischemic attack