Nervous System

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Across
  1. 2. posturing that affects the brain stem
  2. 8. commonly called a stroke
  3. 12. disorder where nerves cannot conduct impulses to and from the brain
  4. 14. hematoma that is commonly shaped like a lemon when observing the brain on a CT scan
  5. 15. posturing that affects the midbrain
  6. 16. newer acronym used to assess stroke patients
  7. 17. old acronym used to assess stroke patients
  8. 18. autoimmune disorder in which antibodies destroy neuromuscular connections
  9. 20. hematoma that occurs between the skull and dura mater
Down
  1. 1. hematoma that is commonly shaped like a banana when observing the brain on a CT scan
  2. 3. caused by excessive electrical activity within networks of neurons in the brain
  3. 4. blood vessel ruptures and causes brain bleeding
  4. 5. slight brain injury
  5. 6. blood clot in brain that cuts off oxygen supply
  6. 7. progressive degeneration of nerve cells in spinal cord and brain
  7. 9. loss of cognitive functioning such as thinking, remembering, and reasoning
  8. 10. disease that is a form of dementia
  9. 11. nervous tissue destruction occurs and does not regenerate
  10. 13. swelling from the inflammatory response
  11. 19. hematoma that occurs between the brain and dura mater