The ares of the brain responsible for respiration, heart rate, and smooth muscle control of our blood vessels is the:
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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:
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The three layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and literally means membrane is called the:
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The cord-like (string-like) structures that carry bio-electrical impulses from one part of the body to another are called
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A group of nerve cell bodies that are found outside of the spinal cord and brain are referred to as:
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the term that means spinal cord inflammation is:
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the combining from en/cephal/o actually means:
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The combining form phren/o- means:
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the combining form that means "physical sensation, sensitivity, or feeling" is:
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The combining form phas/o- means:
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The combining form ment/o- means:
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The prefixes hemi- and semi- mean:
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the prefixes quadri- and tetra means__________ and terato- means _____________
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latro/genic means:
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The suffix -paresis means:
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The diagnostic term for inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is:
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The endocrine system and the nervous systems are referred to as:
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The diagnostic terms Neur/itis and Neur/algia mean:
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The diagnostic term En/cephal/itis actually means:
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The diagnostic term that means tumor made up of nerve cells is:
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The diagnostic term that means softening of the brain is:
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The diagnostic term Cerebr/al Thromb/o/sis means:
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The diagnostic term Neur/asthenia means:
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The diagnostic term for a disease characterized by early senility, confusion, loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings, and restlessness is:
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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:
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The interruption of blood supply to the brain caused by a cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, or cerebral hemorrhage is called:
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The diagnostic term that means deficient supply of blood to the brain for a short time is called a(n):
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The diagnostic term for an emotional disorder characterized by the use of ineffective skills for coping with anxiety or inner conflict is:
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Which of these is not a sign of brain concussion?
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The diagnostic term for a condition caused by an increased amount of cerebral spinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain is:
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The diagnostic term for a condition characterized by brain damage and lack of muscle control and partial paralysis is:
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The procedural term Echo/encephalo/graphy actually means:
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An instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the brain is called an:
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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:
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The medical term Encephalo/angio/scler/o/sis means:
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The medical term that means without feeling or without sensation is:
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The medical term that means the same as Quadri/plegia is:
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The medical term Dys/phasia means:
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The medical term Psych/o/log/ist means:
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The medical term that means mental disease is:
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The medical term cephalo/dynia means:
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the medical term that means total paralysis is:
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the medical term quadri/plegia means:
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The medical term Coma means:
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The medical term shunt means:
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The medical term ataxia means:
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The medical term that means feeling "faint" is:
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The medical abbreviations CNS, PNS, and ANS refer to divisions of the:
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The Cranial Nerves are string-like groups of nerves coming off of the:
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The medical term Psych/iatr/y
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The term Psycholog/ist literally means:
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The medical term Alzheimer's or Pick's Disease refers to:
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The medical term that means Lou Gehrig's disease is also known as:
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The medical term Cerebral Contusion means:
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The medical term Concussion means:
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The diagnostic medical term Down Syndrome refers to:
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The medical term Hemat/oma means:
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The medical term Epi/lepsy means:
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The medical term Opistho/tonos (backward bending tone) means:
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the medical term Septic/emia means:
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The medical term Neuro/fibromat/osis is characterized by:
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The medical term Chalazon Cyst literally means:
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The term Con/junctiv/itis literally means together/joined/inflamed. it actually means:
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The medical term Dacryo/cyst/itis or Lacrimo/cyst/itis
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The medical term Glauc/oma actually means:
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The medical term Kerat/itis actually means:
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The medical term Opto/metr/ist literally means:
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Miotic Eye Drops cause the eyes pupil to:
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The E Eye Chart is used to measure:
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The medical term Myoptic (adj.) literall means________and actually means_______:
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The medical term Tetanus usually refers to:
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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):
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The medical term Bell's Palsy is also known as:
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The medical term Cerebral Palsy (CP) is characterized
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The medical term Para/noia literally means "mind/beyond or beside" or refers to a behavior that is out of touch with reality
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The term Schizo/phrenia (split/mid- 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:
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The diagnostic medical term Multiple Sclerosis (MS) refers to:
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Parkinson's Disease causes body tremors (shaking), weak speech, shuffling of feet, and depression. Other patients may experience:
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The body term Cerumen is also known as:
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The medical term Myring/itis (tympan/itis: drum/inflamed) actually means:
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Aural Atresia refers to:
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The medical terms Palpebr/itis and Blepharo/ptosis refer to:
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The medical term Retin/itis Pigmentosa can be called:
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The medical term Trach/oma refers to a chlamydial (to cloak) infection causing:
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The outer hard layer of the eye (white of eye) is the:
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The eye structure that lies directly behind the pupil and iris is the:
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The tear glands that lubricate and protect the eye are called:
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The inner layer of the eye with the vision receptors is the:
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The small organs that produce and drain tears from the eye are the:
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The mucous membrane lining the inner eyelids & globe eyeball is the:
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The nerve in the eye that carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain is the:
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The diagnostic term Blephar/itis means:
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The diagnostic term Photo/phobia means:
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The term for an abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus is:
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The diagnostic term for obstruction of the eyelids sebaceous gland is:
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The diagnostic term Cataract actually means:
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Mydr/iatic Drops are used to:
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The diagnostic term "Hyperopia" means:
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An instrument that examines the interior of the eye is called a(n):
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The medical term for a physician who specializes in Ophthalmology is:
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The medical term that actually means one who is skilled in filling prescriptions for lenses is:
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The medical term for a specialist who studies the diseases of the eye and is a medical doctor is:
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The medical term Opto/metr/ist literally means:
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The medical term visual acuity means:
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The structure in the inner ear that contains balance receptors and endolymph is called the:
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The malleus, incus, and stapes make up the bones of the middle ear called the:
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The combining forms acous- and audi/o- both mean:
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The diagnostic term ot/itis interna can also be called:
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The medical term for a fungal infection of the ear is:
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The diagnostic term ot/algia means:
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The diagnostic term for a chronic disease of the inner ear characterized by dizziness (vertigo) and ringing (Tinnitus) in the ear is:
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The diagnostic term for ringing in the ears is:
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The diagnostic term for dizziness is:
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With mechanical deafness, there is a problem with the:
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The medical term that means a specialist who studies and treats the diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat is:
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The term that means one who studies and treats the disease of the ear is:
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A specialist who specializes in the study of hearing is an:
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A Chiropractor specializes in the repositioning of bones with adjustments in order to relieve nerve and tissue pressure caused by bone ___________:
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A physician that uses techniques and treatments similar to Medical Doctors and Chiropractors is a(n):