Exam 13: The Nervous System and Mental Health

The medical term for inflammation of the brain is:

The medical term for temporary loss of consciousness (fainting) is:

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -gnos/o

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -esthes/o

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -neur/o

This disease is characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and a general loss of contact with reality.

This disease is characterized by short attention span, poor attention, and hyperactivity.

The correct meaning of the root in the term cephalalgia is:

Provide the term based on the brief definition. -Incision into the skull

The meaning of syncope is ________.

The prefix a- means "absence of or ________."

The combining form phas/o means "to speak," and the prefix a- means "without or absence of."

The suffix -asthenia means "strong."

The combining form psych/o means "study."

A brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures is known as ________.

A(n) ________ is a series of involuntary muscular spasms caused by uncoordinated excitation of neurons that triggers muscle contraction.

The patient is scheduled for a rhizotomy or radicotomy to help with chronic pain. The patient should be prepared for an incision into a nerve root.

An impairment of mental function that is characterized by memory loss, disorientation, and confusion is known as ________. It is often associated with Alzheimer's disease.

The medical term for paralysis of both legs is:

This test involves withdrawing and analyzing fluid from the lumbar region of the spinal cord.