Haney Medical Admin Asst Medical Terminology Nervous System Ch 8 Fill In the Blank
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Axon | Terminal end fibers are at the end of what? |
| Gray matter | The substance of the brain composed of nerve cells & dendrites |
| parasympathetic | Autonomic nervous system divisions |
| Electroencephalogram | Electrical impulses of the brain are recorded using this test. |
| Myelogram | x-ray of the spinal cord |
| Cerebral palsy | Caused by damage to the cerebrum prior to birth |
| Gangliitis | Inflammation of the ganglion |
| Hydrocephalus | Overproduction of fluid in the brain |
| Neuritis | Inflammation of the nerves |
| Radiculitis | Inflammation of the nerve roots |
| Nerve cells & dendrites | Gray matter is composed of these |
| Cerebrum | Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to this area prior to birth |
| Terminal end fibers | Located at the end of the axon |
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