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Neuro 2
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
01/23/2013

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Term
agnosia:
Definition
loss of ability to recognize objects through a particular
sensory system; may be visual, auditory, or tactile
Term
ataxia:
Definition
inability to coordinate muscle movements, resulting
in difficulty in walking, talking, and performing self-care
activities
Term
axon:
Definition
portion of the neuron that conducts impulses away
from the cell body
Term
Babinski reflex (sign):
Definition
a reflex action of the toes,indicative of abnormalities in the motor control
pathways leading from the cerebral cortex
Term
clonus:
Definition
abnormal movement marked by alternating
contraction and relaxation of a muscle occurring in rapid succession
Term
delirium:
Definition
transient loss of intellectual function, usually due to systemic problems
Term
dendrite:
Definition
portion of the neuron that conducts impulses toward the cell body
Term
parasympathetic nervous system:
Definition
division of the autonomic nervous system active primarily during nonstressful conditions, controlling mostly visceral functions
Term
proprioception
Definition
awareness of position of parts
of the body without looking at them;
Term
Romberg test:
Definition
test for cerebellar dysfunction requiring the patient to stand with feet together, eyes closed and
arms extended; inability to maintain the position, with either
significant stagger or sway, is a positive test
Term
The thalamus (see Fig. 60-3) lies on :
Definition
either side of the
third ventricle and acts primarily as a relay station for all
sensation except smell. All memory, sensation, and pain impulses
pass through this section of the brain.
Term
The hypothalamus (see Fig. 60-3) is located
Definition
anterior and
inferior to the thalamus, and beneath and lateral to the
third ventricle.
Term
The infundibulum of the hypothalamus
connects it to
Definition
the posterior pituitary gland
Term
alopecia:
Definition
loss of hair from any cause
Term
keratin:
Definition
an insoluble, fibrous protein that forms the outer
layer of skin
Term
hirsutism:
Definition
the condition of having excessive hair growth
Term
petechiae:
Definition
pinpoint red spots that appear on the skin as a
result of blood leakage into the skin
Term
rete ridges:
Definition
undulations and furrows that appear at the dermis–epidermis junction and are responsible for cementing together the two layers
Term
Merkel cells:
Definition
cells of the epidermis that play a role in
transmission of sensory messages
Term
melanocytes:
Definition
cells of the skin that produce melanin
Term
sebaceous glands:
Definition
glands that exist within the epidermis
and secrete sebum to keep the skin soft and pliable
Term
sebum:
Definition
fatty secretion of the sebaceous glands
Term
telangiectases:
Definition
red marks on the skin caused by
distention of the superficial blood vessels
Term
vitiligo:
Definition
a localized or widespread condition characterized by destruction of the melanocytes in circumscribed areas of the skin, resulting in white patches
Term
Wood’s light:
Definition
a blue light used for diagnosing skin
conditions
Term
Langerhans cells:
Definition
dendritic clear cells in the epidermis that carry surface receptors for immunoglobulin and complement and that are active participants in delayed hypersensitivity of the skin
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