This condition is characterized by paralysis from the waist down.

This is an injury to the brain/head trauma that is widespread.

This is an injury to the brain/head trauma that is localized.

These are gaps that are located between the Myelin sheath on an axon.

This is loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage.

These types of nerves carry nerve impulses from receptors or sense organs toward the central nervous system.

These types of nerves carry nerve impulses away from the central nervous system to effectors such as muscles or glands

This around the axon and speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses.

This is intense, typically intermittent pain along the course of a nerve, especially in the head or face.

This is the most severe form of Spina bifida, in which the entire spinal cord is exposed.

This is the loss, through cerebral lesion, of the ability to remember tunes.

This is a degenerative Disease that attacks the brain and it’s cognitive function. The early warning signs are short term memory loss.

This is an autoimmune disease that attacks the myelin sheath which in turn impedes the transmission of nerve impulses.

This is a chemical substance that travels across the synapse which causes the transfer of the impulse to the next nerve fiber.

This condition is an injury to the facial nerve that results in the drooping of one side of the face.

This disease is also known as “Lou Gehrig’s disease”

What neurotransmitter is involved in Parkinson’s disease?

This is an image, trace, or other record of the structure or electrical activity of the brain.

This is an infection/inflammation of the brain.

What type of neuron works as a liaison between motor and sensory neurons?

What is the medical term for ringing in the ears?

What is the medical term for inflammation of the eyelid?

This is a condition, typically a consequence of advanced age, in which the eyelid is turned outward away from the eyeball.

This condition is also known as pink eye

This condition is also known as nearsightedness, in which it is easy to read/see things up close but it difficult to see/read things in the distance.

This is the inability to see in dim light or at night.

This condition is known as farsightedness, in which it is easy to read/see things in the distance but has trouble seeing/reading things up close.

This condition is the technical name for double vision.

This is a narrow passage leading from the pharynx to the cavity of the middle ear, premeeting the equalization of pressure on each side of the eardrum.

This condition is characterized by drooping of the upper eyelid.

This is the medical term for earwax.

This condition is characterized by an abnormal alignment of the eyes, better known as cross- eyed.

This is a defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from spherical curvature, which results in disordered images.

This is a condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of sight

This is a medical condition in which the lens of the eye become progressively OPAQUE, resulting in blurred vision.

This is a bone in the middle ear that is shaped like a hammer and transmits sound vibrations to the inner ear.

This is a bone in the middle ear that is shaped like a stirrup and transmits sound vibrations to the inner ear.

This is a bone in the middle ear that is shaped like an anvil and transmits sound vibrations to the inner ear.

This condition is swelling of the optic nerve due to increased intracranial pressure.

This condition is an infection/inflammation of the middle ear.

This is decreased vision that results from abnormal visual development in infancy and early childhood. It is also referred to as lazy eye.

This is an oval yellowish area surrounding the phobia near the center of the retina in the eye. It is the region of greatest visual acuity.

This is inflammation of one or more sebaceous glands of the eyelid, also known as a stye.

This is the outer or inner corner of the eye, where the upper and lower eyelids meet.

this is a hereditary disorder causing progressive deafness due to overgrowth of bone in the inner ear

This structure lines the sclera and absorbs extra light entering the eye.

This is a hole in the center of the eye that controls the amount of light entering the eye.

This is a condition where the eyelid inverts or folds inward.

This is an eye disease that progressively destroys the macula, the central portion of the retina, and pairing central vision.

The nervous system works closely with the Endo Crine system in the maintenance of homeostasis.

Which hormone stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk after childbirth?

Which of the following is not one of the symptoms of elevated tryroid levels?

The thymus Functions as an endocrine gland but is also part of the_______system.

The ______ produce estrogen and progesterone.

Which of the following hormones stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce its hormones ?

Cortisol is a(n) ______ secreted by the adrenal cortex.

The most common form of diabetes is _____.

The condition of having an excessive amount of glucose ( sugar ) in the blood is called_______.

cardiomegaly is ____

The adrenal glands are located on the ____ of each kidney.

Which of the following is not one of the primary glands of the endocrine system?

Most of the structures and glands of the endocrine system developed during the first_____months of pregnancy.

Tests are located in the male scrotum and produce the male hormone ______, which is essential for the normal growth and development of the male accessory sex organs.

_______, Which is secreted by the adrenal glands, dilates bronchial tubes

Hormones are the chemical messengers that regulate sexual function in both male and female.

a glandular tumor is called _______.

Typical treatment for hypothyroidism involves the daily use of a synthetic thyroid hormone called_______.

________ Controls skin pigmentation in the epidermis

In hyperthyroidism, the thyroid produces inadequate amounts of the thyroid hormones.

Insulin is a________that lowers blood sugar by allowing the body cells to absorb glucose from the blood.

Which hormone aids in the digestion of fatty acids

The endocrine system is made up of glands and the hormones they secrete.

Graves’ disease is the _______ of hyperthyroidism

Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is responsible for the ______ response

______ Is essential for the growth and development of bones, muscles, and other organs in children.

Lipolysis is defined as the destruction of ____

present only during pregnancy, the ______ produces human chorionic gonadotropin hormone, estrogen, and progesterone

Androgens Are hormones that promote the development of_______Characteristics.

Which gland is called the master gland because it regulates all the other endocrine glands?

_____ Is a re-awakening of the dormant chickenpox virus that causes skin rash and can lead to prolong pain.

Which of the following can increase medication compliance in the generic population?

______ Refers to a dilation of the wall of the aorta that can rupture and lead to death if left untreated.

______ A disease common among older adult patients, is characterized by loss of calcium from the bones and often results in bone fractions.

Which of the following is an age– related visual impairment associated with inability to focus on near objects?

The term geriatric generally refers to a person who is____ years of age or older

Which of the following statements about aging is true?

Which statement about older adults and sex is true?

Which of the following is not a common urinary system problem experience by older adult patient?

____\ Is a sensory disorder associated with aging that is characterized by impairment of hearing, especially in ability to hear high pitch sounds.

Which of the following changes associated with aging is related to the nervous system

All of the following are common causes of dementia except

Older adults have,___acute illness is than younger adults

_____ is A blockage or bleeding of a blood vessel in the brain that leads to weakness, loss of sensation, difficulty talking, and other neurological problems.

Delirium and dementia are considered ____

The second period of child development is___

______ Are the documents used in advance care planning, they fall into two categories: instructions for future medical care and designation of a healthcare proxy

In Maskow’s hierarchy of needs, which level includes self esteem and having sense of self worth pride

good stress is known as

In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which level includes physiological needs such as food water and shelter

kubler - ross’s five stages of grief include all the following except