Medical Term Self Test (Nervous And Spec. Senses)

The largest region of the brain is the

The term "psychology" literally means:

The area of the brain responsible for respiration, heart rate, and smooth muscle control of our blood vessels is the:

The structure that conducts nerve impulses to and from the brain and serves as a reflex center for some sensory information without input from the brain is the:

The three-layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and literally means membrane is called the:

The cord-like (string-like) structures that carry bio-electrical impulses from one part of the body to another are called

A group of nerve cell bodies that are found outside of the spinal cord and brain are referred to as:

The term that means spinal cord inflammation is:

The combining form en/cephal/o- actually means:

The combining form phren/o- means:

The combining form that means "physical sensation, sensitivity, or feeling" is

The combining form phas/o- means:

The combining form ment/o- means:

The prefixes hemi- and semi- mean:

The prefixes quadri- and tetra- means _________ and terato- means_______.

latro/genic means:

The suffix -paresis means:

The diagnostic term for inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is:

The endocrine system and the nervous systems are referred to as:

The diagnostic terms Neur/itis and Neur/algia mean:

The diagnostic term En/cephal/itis actually means:

The diagnostic term that means tumor made up of nerve cells is:

The diagnostic term that means softening of the brain is:

The diagnostic term Cerebr/al Thromb/o/sis means:

The diagnostic term Neur/asthenia means

The diagnostic term for a disease characterized by early senility, confusion, loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings, and restlessness is:

The diagnostic term for a viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes the skin to blister along the course of the nerve is:

The interruption of blood supply to the brain caused by a cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, or cerebral hemorrhage is called:

The diagnostic term that means deficient supply of blood to the brain for a short time is called a(n):

The diagnostic term for an emotional disorder characterized by the use of ineffective skills for coping with anxiety or inner conflict is:

Which of these is not a sign of brain concussion?

The diagnostic term for a condition caused by an increased amount of cerebral spinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain is:

The diagnostic term for a condition characterized by brain damage and lack of muscle control and partial paralysis is:

The procedural term Echo/encephalo/graphy actually means:

An instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the brain is called an:

The diagnostic term for a process that includes the use of a computer to produce a series of images of the tissues of the brain at any desired depth is

The medical term Encephalo/angio/scler/o/sis means:

The medical term that means without feeling or without sensation is:

The medical term that means the same as Quadri/plegia is

The medical term Dys/phasia means

The medical term Psych/o/log/ist

The medical term that means mental disease is:

The medical term cephalo/dynia means:

The medical term that means total paralysis is

The medical term quadri/plegia means:

The medical term coma means

The medical term shunt means

The medical term ataxia means:

The medical term that means feeling "faint" is:

The medical abbreviations CNS, PNS, and ANS refer to divisions of the:

The Cranial Nerves are string-like groups of nerves coming off of the:

The medical term Psych/iatr/y literally means

The term psycholog/ist literally means:

The medical term Alzheimer's or Pick's Disease refers to:

The medical term that means Lou Gehrig's disease is also known as:

The medical term Cerebral Contusion means:

The medical term Concussion means:

The diagnostic medical term Down Syndrome refers to:

The medical term Hemat/oma means:

The medical term Epi/lepsy means

The medical term Opistho/tonos (backward bending tone) means:

The medical term Septic/emia means:

The medical term Neuro/fibromat/osis is characterized by:

The medical term Chalazion Cyst literally means:

The term Con/junctiv/itis literally means together/joined/inflamed. It actually means:

The medical term Dacryo/cyst/itis or Lacrimo/cyst/itis means:

The medical term Glauc/oma actually means:

The medical term Kerat/itis actually means:

The medical term Opto/metr/ist literally means:

Miotic Eye Drops cause the eyes pupil to:

The E Eye Chart is used to measure:

. The medical term Myoptic (adj.) literally means_____ and actually means____:

The medical term Tetanus usually refers to:

The Optic (sight), Oculomotor (eye movement), Trochlear (pulley-like), and Abducens (to draw away) Nerves all innervate the eye in some way. These are referred to as Cranial Nerves _________________ (OOOTTAFAGVAH):

The medical term Bell's Palsy is also known as:

The medical term Cerebral Palsy (CP) is characterized by:

The medical term Para/noia literally means "mind/beyond or beside" or refers to a behavior that is out of touch with reality or:

The term Schizo/phrenia (split/mind - with delusions, persecution, hallucinations, jealousy, and/or catatonia "stupor") actually refers to a type of Psych/osis (loss of reality) that is also characterized by:

The diagnostic medical term Multiple Sclerosis (MS) refers to:

Parkinson's Disease causes body tremors (shaking), weak speech, shuffling of feet, and depression. Other patients may experience:

The body term Cerumen is also known as:

The medical term Myring/itis (tympan/itis: drum/inflamed) actually means:

Aural Atresia refers to:

The medical terms Palpebr/itis and Blepharo/ptosis refer to:

The medical term Retin/itis Pigmentosa can be called:

The medical term Trach/oma refers to a chlamydial (to cloak) infection causing:

The outer hard layer of the eye (white of eye) is the:

The eye structure that lies directly behind the pupil and iris is the:

The tear glands that lubricate and protect the eye are called

The inner layer of the eye with the vision receptors is the:

The small organs that produce and drain tears from the eye are the:

The mucous membrane lining the inner eyelids & globe eyeball is the:

The nerve in the eye that carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain is the:

The diagnostic term Blephar/itis means:

The diagnostic term Photo/phobia means:

The term for an abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus is:

The diagnostic term for obstruction of the eyelids sebaceous gland is:

The diagnostic term Cataract actually means:

Mydr/iatic Drops are used to:

The diagnostic term "Hyperopia" means:

An instrument that examines the interior of the eye is called a(n):

The medical term for a physician who specializes in Ophthalmology is:

The medical term that actually means one who is skilled in filling prescriptions for lenses is:

The medical term for a specialist who studies the diseases of the eye and is a medical doctor is:

The medical term Opto/metr/ist literally means:

The medical term visual acuity means:

The structure in the inner ear that contains balance receptors and endolymph is called the:

The malleus, incus, and stapes make up the bones of the middle ear called the:

The combining forms acous- and audi/o- both mean:

The diagnostic term ot/itis interna can also be called:

The medical term for a fungal infection of the ear is:

The diagnostic term ot/algia means:

The diagnostic term for a chronic disease of the inner ear characterized by dizziness (Vertigo) and ringing (Tinnitus) in the ear is:

The diagnostic term for ringing in the ears is:

The diagnostic term for dizziness is:

With mechanical deafness, there is a problem with the:

The medical term that means a specialist who studies and treats the diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat is:

The term that means one who studies and treats disease of the ear is:

A specialist who specializes in the study of hearing is an:

A Chiropractor specializes in the repositioning of bones with adjustments in order to relieve nerve and tissue pressure caused by bone

A physician that uses techniques and treatments similar to Medical Doctors and Chiropractors is a(n