Nervous.

Combining form meaning brain.

Inflammation of the brain.

Combining form meaning spinal cord (also bone marrow).

Inflammation of the spinal cord.

Combining form meaning nerve or neuron.

Inflammation of a nerve.

The gap between neurons where neurotransmitters are released.

Part of a neuron where impulses begin.

Central part of a neuron containing the nucleus.

Part of a neuron that carries impulses away from the cell body.

Chemical messenger released into the synapse to transmit signals between neurons.

Glial cell that produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Glial cell that provides nutrients to neurons.

Glial phagocytes that engulf debris in the nervous system.

Part of the brainstem connecting the brain and spinal cord. Contains centers regulating heart rate and respiration.

Brain structure deep within the brain. Acts as a control center for many biological processes. Produces oxytocin and ADH.

Brain structure at the back of the brain that coordinates movement.

Endocrine gland at the base of the brain, below the hypothalamus. Secretes numerous hormones.

Protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Three layers: dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater.

Outermost layer of the meninges.

Middle layer of the meninges.

Innermost layer of the meninges.

12th cranial nerve. Controls tongue movement. Glosso = tongue.

3rd cranial nerve. Controls eye movement.

8th cranial nerve. Involved in hearing.

5th cranial nerve. Handles facial sensations.

Procedure inserting a needle between lumbar vertebrae to collect cerebrospinal fluid.

An imaging procedure of the brain or body.

Recording of the electrical activity of the brain.

Nerve pain. -algia = pain.

Weakness.

Paralysis.

Prefix meaning half.

Weakness of one side of the body. Hemi = half, paresis = weakness.

Complete paralysis of one side of the body.

Paralysis of both legs.

Weakness of both legs.

A stroke. Brain injury from a vascular cause (blockage or rupture of a blood vessel).

Disease caused by damage to the myelin sheath covering nerves.

Traumatic brain injury; bruising of the brain.

Movement disorder caused by loss of dopamine-producing neurons.

Protective covering around nerves that aids signal transmission.

Chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) produced by certain neurons.