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- 1. Open EndedThe largest part of the brain
- 2. Open EndedThe term "psychology" literally means:
- 3. Open EndedThe ares of the brain responsible for respiration, heart rate, and smooth muscle control of our blood vessels is the:
- 4. Open EndedThe 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:
- 5. Open EndedThe three layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and literally means membrane is called the:
- 6. Open EndedThe cord-like (string-like) structures that carry bio-electrical impulses from one part of the body to another are called
- 7. Open EndedA group of nerve cell bodies that are found outside of the spinal cord and brain are referred to as:
- 8. Open Endedthe term that means spinal cord inflammation is:
- 9. Open Endedthe combining from en/cephal/o actually means:
- 10. Open EndedThe combining form phren/o- means:
- 11. Open Endedthe combining form that means "physical sensation, sensitivity, or feeling" is:
- 12. Open EndedThe combining form phas/o- means:
- 13. Open EndedThe combining form ment/o- means:
- 14. Open EndedThe prefixes hemi- and semi- mean:
- 15. Fill in the Blankthe prefixes quadri- and tetra means__________ and terato- means _____________
- 16. Open Endedlatro/genic means:
- 17. Open EndedThe suffix -paresis means:
- 18. Open EndedThe diagnostic term for inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is:
- 19. Open EndedThe endocrine system and the nervous systems are referred to as:
- 20. Open EndedThe diagnostic terms Neur/itis and Neur/algia mean:
- 21. Open EndedThe diagnostic term En/cephal/itis actually means:
- 22. Open EndedThe diagnostic term that means tumor made up of nerve cells is:
- 23. Open EndedThe diagnostic term that means softening of the brain is:
- 24. Open EndedThe diagnostic term Cerebr/al Thromb/o/sis means:
- 25. Open EndedThe diagnostic term Neur/asthenia means:
- 26. Open EndedThe diagnostic term for a disease characterized by early senility, confusion, loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings, and restlessness is:
- 27. Open EndedThe diagnostic term for a viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes the skin to blister along the course of the nerve is:
- 28. Open EndedThe interruption of blood supply to the brain caused by a cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, or cerebral hemorrhage is called:
- 29. Open EndedThe diagnostic term that means deficient supply of blood to the brain for a short time is called a(n):
- 30. Open EndedThe diagnostic term for an emotional disorder characterized by the use of ineffective skills for coping with anxiety or inner conflict is:
- 31. Open EndedWhich of these is not a sign of brain concussion?
- 32. Open EndedThe diagnostic term for a condition caused by an increased amount of cerebral spinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain is:
- 33. Open EndedThe diagnostic term for a condition characterized by brain damage and lack of muscle control and partial paralysis is:
- 34. Open EndedThe procedural term Echo/encephalo/graphy actually means:
- 35. Open EndedAn instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the brain is called an:
- 36. Open EndedThe 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:
- 37. Open EndedThe medical term Encephalo/angio/scler/o/sis means:
- 38. Open EndedThe medical term that means without feeling or without sensation is:
- 39. Open EndedThe medical term that means the same as Quadri/plegia is:
- 40. Open EndedThe medical term Dys/phasia means:
- 41. Open EndedThe medical term Psych/o/log/ist means:
- 42. Open EndedThe medical term that means mental disease is:
- 43. Open EndedThe medical term cephalo/dynia means:
- 44. Open Endedthe medical term that means total paralysis is:
- 45. Open Endedthe medical term quadri/plegia means:
- 46. Open EndedThe medical term Coma means:
- 47. Open EndedThe medical term shunt means:
- 48. Open EndedThe medical term ataxia means:
- 49. Open EndedThe medical term that means feeling "faint" is:
- 50. Open EndedThe medical abbreviations CNS, PNS, and ANS refer to divisions of the:
- 51. Open EndedThe Cranial Nerves are string-like groups of nerves coming off of the:
- 52. Open EndedThe medical term Psych/iatr/y
- 53. Open EndedThe term Psycholog/ist literally means:
- 54. Open EndedThe medical term Alzheimer's or Pick's Disease refers to:
- 55. Open EndedThe medical term that means Lou Gehrig's disease is also known as:
- 56. Open EndedThe medical term Cerebral Contusion means:
- 57. Open EndedThe medical term Concussion means:
- 58. Open EndedThe diagnostic medical term Down Syndrome refers to:
- 59. Open EndedThe medical term Hemat/oma means:
- 60. Open EndedThe medical term Epi/lepsy means:
- 61. Open EndedThe medical term Opistho/tonos (backward bending tone) means:
- 62. Open Endedthe medical term Septic/emia means:
- 63. Open EndedThe medical term Neuro/fibromat/osis is characterized by:
- 64. Open EndedThe medical term Chalazon Cyst literally means:
- 65. Open EndedThe term Con/junctiv/itis literally means together/joined/inflamed. it actually means:
- 66. Open EndedThe medical term Dacryo/cyst/itis or Lacrimo/cyst/itis
- 67. Open EndedThe medical term Glauc/oma actually means:
- 68. Open EndedThe medical term Kerat/itis actually means:
- 69. Open EndedThe medical term Opto/metr/ist literally means:
- 70. Open EndedMiotic Eye Drops cause the eyes pupil to:
- 71. Open EndedThe E Eye Chart is used to measure:
- 72. Fill in the BlankThe medical term Myoptic (adj.) literall means________and actually means_______:
- 73. Open EndedThe medical term Tetanus usually refers to:
- 74. Fill in the BlankThe 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):
- 75. Open EndedThe medical term Bell's Palsy is also known as:
- 76. Open EndedThe medical term Cerebral Palsy (CP) is characterized
- 77. Open EndedThe medical term Para/noia literally means "mind/beyond or beside" or refers to a behavior that is out of touch with reality
- 78. Open EndedThe 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:
- 79. Open EndedThe diagnostic medical term Multiple Sclerosis (MS) refers to:
- 80. Open EndedParkinson's Disease causes body tremors (shaking), weak speech, shuffling of feet, and depression. Other patients may experience:
- 81. Open EndedThe body term Cerumen is also known as:
- 82. Open EndedThe medical term Myring/itis (tympan/itis: drum/inflamed) actually means:
- 83. Open EndedAural Atresia refers to:
- 84. Open EndedThe medical terms Palpebr/itis and Blepharo/ptosis refer to:
- 85. Open EndedThe medical term Retin/itis Pigmentosa can be called:
- 86. Open EndedThe medical term Trach/oma refers to a chlamydial (to cloak) infection causing:
- 87. Open EndedThe outer hard layer of the eye (white of eye) is the:
- 88. Open EndedThe eye structure that lies directly behind the pupil and iris is the:
- 89. Open EndedThe tear glands that lubricate and protect the eye are called:
- 90. Open EndedThe inner layer of the eye with the vision receptors is the:
- 91. Open EndedThe small organs that produce and drain tears from the eye are the:
- 92. Open EndedThe mucous membrane lining the inner eyelids & globe eyeball is the:
- 93. Open EndedThe nerve in the eye that carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain is the:
- 94. Open EndedThe diagnostic term Blephar/itis means:
- 95. Open EndedThe diagnostic term Photo/phobia means:
- 96. Open EndedThe term for an abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus is:
- 97. Open EndedThe diagnostic term for obstruction of the eyelids sebaceous gland is:
- 98. Open EndedThe diagnostic term Cataract actually means:
- 99. Open EndedMydr/iatic Drops are used to:
- 100. Open EndedThe diagnostic term "Hyperopia" means:
- 101. Open EndedAn instrument that examines the interior of the eye is called a(n):
- 102. Open EndedThe medical term for a physician who specializes in Ophthalmology is:
- 103. Open EndedThe medical term that actually means one who is skilled in filling prescriptions for lenses is:
- 104. Open EndedThe medical term for a specialist who studies the diseases of the eye and is a medical doctor is:
- 105. Open EndedThe medical term Opto/metr/ist literally means:
- 106. Open EndedThe medical term visual acuity means:
- 107. Open EndedThe structure in the inner ear that contains balance receptors and endolymph is called the:
- 108. Open EndedThe malleus, incus, and stapes make up the bones of the middle ear called the:
- 109. Open EndedThe combining forms acous- and audi/o- both mean:
- 110. Open EndedThe diagnostic term ot/itis interna can also be called:
- 111. Open EndedThe medical term for a fungal infection of the ear is:
- 112. Open EndedThe diagnostic term ot/algia means:
- 113. Open EndedThe diagnostic term for a chronic disease of the inner ear characterized by dizziness (vertigo) and ringing (Tinnitus) in the ear is:
- 114. Open EndedThe diagnostic term for ringing in the ears is:
- 115. Open EndedThe diagnostic term for dizziness is:
- 116. Open EndedWith mechanical deafness, there is a problem with the:
- 117. Open EndedThe medical term that means a specialist who studies and treats the diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat is:
- 118. Open EndedThe term that means one who studies and treats the disease of the ear is:
- 119. Open EndedA specialist who specializes in the study of hearing is an:
- 120. Fill in the BlankA Chiropractor specializes in the repositioning of bones with adjustments in order to relieve nerve and tissue pressure caused by bone ___________:
- 121. Open EndedA physician that uses techniques and treatments similar to Medical Doctors and Chiropractors is a(n):
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