Deck 14: Nervous System

Question 1

A condition in which there is a loss of memory is called:

A) ataxia.
B) analgesia.
C) amnesia.
D) anesthesia.

Answer 1

amnesia.

Question 2

The brain and spinal cord constitute the ________ nervous system.

A) peripheral
B) central
C) autonomic
D) sympathetic

Answer 2

central

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a membrane that encloses the brain?

A) dura mater
B) arachnoid
C) pia mater
D) oblongata

Answer 3

oblongata

Question 4

The medical term for swelling of the optic disk is:

A) pallidotomy.
B) papilledema.
C) paresis.
D) paresthesia.

Question 5

The medical term for a headache is:

A) chorea.
B) cerebral palsy.
C) cerebrospinal.
D) cephalalgia.

Question 6

Nerve cells that transmit impulses to the CNS are called:

A) sensory.
B) motor.
C) receptors.
D) autonomic.

Question 7

An artificially induced trance is known as:

A) hypnosis.
B) coma.
C) stroke.
D) somnambulism.

Question 8

The surgical incision into the skull is:

A) craniectomy.
B) craniotomy.
C) encephalotomy.
D) cranioplasty.

Question 9

The medulla oblongata regulates and controls all of the following except:

A) breathing.
B) swallowing.
C) vomiting.
D) temperature.

Question 10

Difficulty in comprehending written language is called:

A) dysphasia.
B) akinesia.
C) dementia.
D) dyslexia.

Question 11

All of the following statements are true of the nervous system except:

A) The two divisions are the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
B) The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord. It is enclosed by the bones of the skull and spinal column.
C) The nervous system has two principal tissue types: neurons and neuroplagia.
D) The PNS consists of the network of nerves and neural tissues branching throughout the body from 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves.

Question 12

Which lobe contains centers for auditory and language input?

A) parietal
B) frontal
C) temporal
D) occipital

Question 13

Inflammation of the brain is known as:

A) cephalalgia.
B) concussion.
C) ataxia.
D) encephalitis.

Question 14

An outer sheath that envelops a nerve fiber is a:

A) neuron.
B) neuroblast.
C) neurilemma.
D) neurocyte.

Question 15

Temporary loss of consciousness caused by a head injury is called:

A) coma.
B) concussion.
C) chorea.
D) syncope.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a function of the hypothalamus?

A) acts as a regulator
B) directs bone growth
C) produces neurosecretions
D) produces hormones

Question 17

The brain's major motor area is located in the ________ lobe.

A) parietal
B) frontal
C) temporal
D) occipital

Question 18

Paralysis that affects one side of the body is called:

A) apraxia.
B) paraplegia.
C) hemiplegia.
D) quadriplegia.

Question 19

The medical term for the loss of the ability to eat is:

A) aphasia.
B) apraxia.
C) asthenia.
D) aphagia.

Question 20

The progressive degeneration of brain tissue and the most common form of dementia is called:

A) Glioma.
B) epilepsy.
C) Alzheimer disease.
D) Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Question 21

Stimulation of a sensory nerve occurs at a:

A) tract.
B) neuroglia.
C) receptor.
D) synapse.

Question 22

Interneurons are entirely located within the:

A) CNS.
B) PNS.
C) ANS.
D) SNS.

Question 23

A cerebrovascular accident may be called all of the following except:

A) sundowning.
B) stroke.
C) CVA.
D) brain attack.

Question 24

Rapid,jerky,involuntary muscular movements of the limbs or face indicate:

A) dysphasia.
B) chorea.
C) narcolepsy.
D) palsy.

Question 25

Unilateral seizures can be characterized by:

A) electrical disturbances that are localized to the source of the seizure.
B) electrical discharge confined predominantly to one of the two hemispheres of the brain.
C) widespread electrical discharge in both the right and left hemispheres of the brain.
D) no brain disturbance.

Question 26

A loss of the ability to use objects properly is called:

A) aphagia.
B) aphasia.
C) akinesia.
D) apraxia.

Question 27

The x-ray of the spinal canal after the injection of a radiopaque dye is called:

A) cerebral angiography.
B) lumbar puncture.
C) myelogram.
D) ultrasonography.

Question 28

The ________ of the spinal nerves carry motor and sensory fibers to the muscles and organs of the body,including the extremities.

A) ventral rami
B) sensory root
C) sensory neurons
D) dorsal rami

Question 29

________ are chemical substances that act as natural analgesics.

A) Acetylcholines
B) Neurotransmitters
C) Endorphins
D) Receptors

Question 30

The ________ nerve provides sensory input for hearing and equilibrium.

A) optic
B) oculomotor
C) trochlear
D) vestibulocochlear

Question 31

A computer-based nuclear imaging procedure that can produce three-dimensional pictures of actual organ functioning is:

A) electroencephalography.
B) myelogram.
C) ultrasonography.
D) positron emission tomography.

Question 32

The sheaths wrapped around nerve fibers of the peripheral nervous system can be:

A) myelinated or unmyelinated.
B) myelinated or striated.
C) striated or unstriated.
D) unmyelinated or unstriated.

Question 33

A medical word that means paralysis of both legs and lower body is:

A) quadriplegia.
B) paraplegia.
C) hemiplegia.
D) hemiparesis.

Question 34

A disease that is characterized by progressive degeneration of nerve cells that control movement is called:

A) Parkinson disease.
B) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
C) Tay-Sachs disease.
D) Alzheimer disease.

Question 35

The examination of spinal fluid for color,pressure,pH,and more is:

A) cerebrospinal fluid analysis.
B) myelogram.
C) ultrasonography.
D) lumbar puncture.

Question 36

The dorsal rami of the spinal nerves:

A) carry motor and sensory fibers to the spinal cord.
B) carry motor and sensory fibers to the extremities.
C) carry motor and sensory fibers to the muscles and organs of the body.
D) carry motor and sensory fibers to the muscles and skin of the back.

Question 37

The process of using ultrasound to determine the presence of a centrally located mass in the brain is called:

A) computed tomography.
B) echoencephalography.
C) electroencephalography.
D) myelogram.

Question 38

A diagnostic procedure used to study the structures of the brain is called:

A) computed tomography.
B) lumbar puncture.
C) electroencephalography.
D) myelogram.

Question 39

In the term narcolepsy,the suffix -lepsy means:

A) word.
B) brain.
C) head.
D) seizure.

Question 40

The ________ cranial nerve controls voice production,slowing of heartbeat,and acceleration of peristalsis.

A) glossopharyngeal
B) vagus
C) accessory
D) hypoglossal

Question 41

An increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain is termed:

A) meningitis.
B) meningocele.
C) intracranial.
D) hydrocephalus.

Question 42

A congenital condition in which there is an increase of cerebrospinal fluid is:

A) hydrocephalus.
B) encephalitis.
C) diencephalon.
D) mesencephalon.

Question 43

An infection of the membranes that surround the brain is termed:

A) Parkinson disease.
B) Tay-Sachs.
C) epilepsy.
D) meningitis.

Question 44

This type of drug can be used for palliative relief from such major symptoms as bradykinesia.

A) analgesics
B) barbiturates
C) narcotics
D) antiparkinsonism drugs

Question 45

A condition of lack of coordination of muscle movements is:

A) ataxia.
B) bradykinesia.
C) chorea.
D) cerebral palsy.

Question 46

A surgical excision of a portion of the skull is known as:

A) craniectomy.
B) craniotomy.
C) diskectomy.
D) pallidotomy.

Question 47

A tumor of the meninges is known as:

A) meningocele.
B) meningitis.
C) meningioma.
D) meningomyelocele.

Question 48

Edema of the brain and increased intracranial pressure that occurs in children and is related to aspirin intake is a condition called:

A) Lou Gehrig disease.
B) Tay-Sachs disease.
C) Reye syndrome.
D) sundowning.

Question 49

In the term anesthesiologist,the combining form means:

A) feeling.
B) hardening.
C) condition.
D) muscle.

Question 50

________ depress the central nervous system by interfering with the transmission of nerve impulses.

A) Narcotics
B) Sedatives
C) Cholinesterase inhibitors
D) Analgesics

Question 51

The root in cerebrospinal means:

A) spin.
B) a thorn, spine.
C) little brain.
D) star-shaped.

Question 52

The term for an abnormal slowness of motion is spelled:

A) bradikinesia.
B) bradykinisia.
C) bradekinisia.
D) bradykinesia.

Question 53

Aricept,Exelon,Razadyne,and Namenda can help control behavioral symptoms of:

A) Parkinson disease.
B) epilepsy.
C) multiple sclerosis.
D) Alzheimer disease.

Question 54

Dilantin,Depakene,Tegretol,Klonopin,and Mysoline are all examples of:

A) analgesics.
B) antiparkinsonism drugs.
C) anticonvulsants.
D) anesthetics.

Question 55

A transient ischemic attack (TIA)is sometimes referred to as a:

A) brain attack.
B) stroke.
C) ministroke.
D) seizure.

Question 56

________ is a nonbarbiturate sedative.

A) Tylenol
B) Butorphanol tartrate
C) Lurazepam HCI
D) Seconal sodium

Question 57

An inherited,progressive disease that causes degeneration of brain cells and which affects Jewish children is:

A) Parkinson.
B) Tay-Sachs.
C) multiple sclerosis.
D) epilepsy.

Question 58

The combining form dendr/o in oligodendroglioma means:

A) tree.
B) log.
C) thorn.
D) little.

Question 59

A loss of the ability to speak is termed:

A) aphasia.
B) aphagia.
C) apraxia.
D) asthenia.

Question 60

A neuroblastoma is a:

A) nerve cell.
B) neuroglia.
C) malignant tumor.
D) benign tumor.

Question 61

Write the correct meaning for TENS:

Question 62

Match the following terms.

A)inability to remain still
B)lack of a sense of pain
C)loss of muscular coordination
D)excision of a portion of the skull
E)loss of strength
F)an unconscious state
G)abnormal slowness of motion
1)analgesia
2)asthenia
3)ataxia
4)bradykinesia
5)coma
6)akathisia
7)craniectomy

Question 63

Write the correct meaning for TIA:

Question 64

Match the following terms.

A)natural analgesic
B)excision of an intervertebral disk
C)excision of a vertebral posterior arch
D)fainting
E)an increased amount of fluid within the brain
F)a tumor composed of neuroglial tissue
8)diskectomy
9)endorphin
10)glioma
11)hydrocephalus
12)laminectomy
13)syncope

Question 65

Match the following word part with its meaning.

A)thin plate
B)down
C)lobe
D)brain
E)cerebrum
F)side
G)memory
H)star-shaped
I)sleep
J)half
14)astro-
15)hemi-
16)de-
17)cerebr/o
18)lamin/o
19)encephal/o
20)hypn-
21)lob/o
22)later-
23)mnes

Question 66

Write the correct abbreviation for cerebral palsy:

Question 67

Match the following word part with its meaning.

A)weakness
B)seizure
C)shaken violently
D)vertebra
E)sleep
F)nerve
G)gray
H)membrane
I)feeling
J)spinal cord
24)mening/o
25)myel/o
26)neur/o
27)poli/o
28)concuss
29)narc/o
30)spondyl/o
31)-esthesia
32)-lepsy
33)-paresis

Question 68

Write the correct abbreviation for rapid eye movement:

Question 69

Write the correct abbreviation for lumbar puncture:

Question 70

Write the correct meaning for MS:

Question 71

Write the correct abbreviation for intracranial pressure:

Question 72

Write the correct abbreviation for peripheral nervous system:

Question 73

Write the correct meaning for PNS:

Question 74

Write the correct meaning for AD:

Question 75

Write the correct abbreviation for transient ischemic attack:

Question 76

Write the correct abbreviation for electroencephalogram:

Question 77

Write the correct meaning for PET:

Question 78

Write the correct abbreviation for multiple sclerosis:

Question 79

Write the correct meaning for HDS:

Question 80

Write the correct abbreviation for cerebrovascular accident: