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3. 100 200 400 300 400 Root WordsMed TermsParts of Brain Terms Disease and Disorder 300 200 400 200 100 500 100

4. Row 1, Col 1 Head What does the root word cephal/o mean?

5. 1,2 Theses are nerves that carry impulses toward the brain. Afferent Nerves

6. 1,3 This is the area of the brain that provides nerve-conduction pathways to and from the brain. Medbrain

7. 1,4 This disease is progressive, extremely debilitating deterioration of an individual’s intellectual functioning Alzheimer's Disease

8. 2,1 Cranium, skull What does the root word Crani/o mean?

9. 2,2 This medical term is pertaining to the cerebrum. Cerebral

10. 2,3 This is the lowest section of the brainstem; controls the muscles of the respiration, heart relate, and blood pressure. Medulla Oblongata

11. 2,4 This is the medical term for a pain in the head; headache. Cephalalgia

12. 3,1 What does the root word dendr/o mean? Branching

13. 3,2 This is the medical specialty related to diseases and disorders of the nervous system. Neurology

14. 3,3 This is the largest section of the brain; controls consciousness, memory, sensations, emotions, and voluntary movement. cerebrum

15. 3,4 Is a weakness or paralysis of the muscles of one side of the face. Bell’s Palsy

16. 4,1 What does the root word olig/o mean? Few; diminished amount

17. 4,2 This is the surgeon who specializes in surgical techniques related to the nervous system. Neurosurgeon

18. 4,3 This literally means “bridge”; nerve cells cross from one side of the brain to control the opposite side of the body. pons

19. 4,4 This is a lack of voluntary muscle control and/or coordination caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain at or near the time of birth. Cerebral Palsy

20. 5,1 What does the root word thec/o mean? Sheath

21. 5,2 This is a small hollow or space within the brain that is filled with cerebrospinal fluid. Ventricle

22. 5,3 This regulates heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, digestive activities, emotional responses, behavior, etc. called the thermostat of the body. Hypothalamus

23. 5,4 This is inflammation of the brain. encephalitis