Neuro Knowledge

3. A clot-busting medication used in ischemic stroke (abbr.)
5. The acronym used to quickly assess stroke symptoms
9. The part of the brainstem that controls breathing and heart rate
10. The scale used to assess the severity of a stroke (abbr.)
12. The inability to speak or understand language
14. A condition where cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain
16. The cranial nerve responsible for vision
19. The inflammatory disorder where blood vessels in the brain become swollen and irritated
22. A disorder that causes episodes of temporary loss of consciousness due to inadequate blood flow to the brain
23. The procedure where cerebrospinal fluid is withdrawn via a needle in the lumbar region
24. The chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures
25. The type of stroke caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the brain
26. A type of seizure where the patient remains conscious but experiences unusual sensations
27. The inability to recognize familiar objects, sounds, or sensations

1. The part of the nervous system responsible for the fight-or-flight response
2. The brain’s ability to adapt and reorganize after injury
4. A blood clot that travels to the brain and causes a stroke
6. The imaging test used to rule out hemorrhagic stroke before giving tPA
7. The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary movement and cognition
8. A severe headache often described as the "worst headache of my life," indicating a possible subarachnoid hemorrhage
11. The main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain
13. A medical emergency where a seizure lasts more than 5 minutes
15. A common risk factor for stroke that involves high blood pressure (abbr.)
17. The side of the body affected in a right-sided brain stroke
18. A type of stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel
20. Sudden, temporary loss of neurological function due to brief blood flow interruption (abbr.)
21. The condition where a person is unaware of one side of their body due to stroke