Across
- 3. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- 5. positron-emission tomography
- 6. an impairment of intellectual function characterized by memory loss, disorientation, and confusion
- 10. electroconvulsive therapy
- 12. ganglion (knot)
- 13. benign tumor of the coverings of the brain
- 17. a developmental disability characterized by difficulty understanding written or spoken words, sentences, or paragraphs that affects reading, spelling, and self-expression
- 19. single-photon emission computed tomography
- 22. sleep
- 24. partial paralysis of the right or left half of the body
- 26. any of many types of loss of neurologic function involving interpretation of sensory information
- 28. exaggerated fear or sensitivity
- 29. shallow groves that separate gyri
- 31. peripheral nervous system
- 32. polysomnography
- 33. autonomic nervous system
- 34. three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, consisting of the dura mater, pia mater, and arachnoid mater
- 36. inflammation of the spinal cord
- 37. convulsions of the cerebral hemispheres
- 39. increased sensitivity to stimulation such as tough or pain
- 40. mind
Down
- 1. inflammation of the brain
- 2. transient ischemic attack
- 4. fainting
- 5. mind
- 7. inflammation of the meninges
- 8. word or phase
- 9. electroencephalogram
- 11. condition of abnormal impulse toward
- 14. nerve conduction velocity
- 15. attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- 16. weakness
- 18. sleep
- 20. temporary or permanent loss of motor control
- 21. cerebrovascular accident
- 23. carry or bear
- 25. a drug that has a calming effect and quiets nervousness
- 27. pain along the course of a nerve
- 30. central nervous system
- 35. disorder affecting the CNS characterized by recurrent seizures
- 38. inability to judge the form of an object by touch