Question 1

Match each term with its definition.
-Disorder of the fifth cranial nerve, usually on one side of the face

Accepted Answer

Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder of the fifth cranial nerve typically presenting as severe facial pain on one side of the face.

Other definitions:
A) Nonresectable tumor - a tumor that cannot be completely removed by surgery.
B) Resectable tumor - a tumor that can be completely removed by surgery.
C) Subarachnoid hemorrhage - bleeding in the area between the brain and the thin tissues that cover the brain (subarachnoid space).
E) Alzheimer's disease - a chronic neurodegenerative disease that affects memory and cognitive function.
F) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and eventual paralysis.
G) Shingles - a viral infection that causes painful skin rash and blisters, often manifesting on one side of the body. 
H) Meningitis - inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
I) Neuralgia - severe pain along a nerve or group of nerves.
J) Paralysis - loss of the ability to move some or all of the body.
K) Paraplegia - paralysis of the lower half of the body, typically caused by spinal cord injury or disease.
L) Reye's syndrome - a rare but severe condition that can occur in children after a viral infection, often involving liver and brain damage. 
M) Tourette syndrome - a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations (tics).

Question 2

Match each term with its definition.
-Assessment tool used to describe the level of consciousness

Accepted Answer

The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is an assessment tool used to describe the level of consciousness.

Question 3

Match each term with its definition.
-Positive diagnosis of this condition is not possible until after death, when the brain can be examined

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that can only be definitively diagnosed postmortem through examination of the brain.

Question 4

Match each term with its definition.
-Frequently called the "flight-fright mechanism" because it accelerates our body functions to permit escaping or otherwise dealing with danger

Accepted Answer

The autonomic system is responsible for the flight-fight response, which accelerates our body functions to deal with danger.

Answer: C
 Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, appetite, and sleep, among other functions.

Answer: F
 The brain is the organ responsible for thinking, feeling, and controlling bodily functions.

Answer: G
 The ventricles are fluid-filled spaces in the brain that produce and circulate cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer: H
 Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and nourishment.

Answer: L
 Lumbar puncture is a diagnostic procedure that involves inserting a needle into the lower back to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing.

The other choices are not directly related to the given definition.

Question 5

Match each term with its definition.
-Condition that causes severe pain along the course of the involved nerve or nerves

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each term with its definition.
-Condition that...

Question 6

Match each term with its definition.
-Condition caused by the same herpes virus that causes chickenpox

Accepted Answer

Shingles is caused by the same herpes virus that causes chickenpox.

Answer: D 
 Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition characterized by severe facial pain.

Answer: L 
 Reye's syndrome is a rare condition that can occur in children after a viral illness such as chickenpox or the flu.

Answer: H 
 Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: E 
 Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory and cognitive function.

Answer: F 
 ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles.

Answer: M 
 Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.

Answer: A 
 A nonresectable tumor is a tumor that cannot be removed with surgery.

Answer: B 
 A resectable tumor is a tumor that can be surgically removed.

Answer: C 
 Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a type of bleeding that occurs between the layers of tissue that surround the brain.

Answer: I 
 Neuralgia is a condition characterized by severe pain along a nerve pathway.

Answer: J 
 Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in part of the body.

Answer: K 
 Paraplegia is paralysis of the lower half of the body.

Question 7

Match each term with its definition.
-Type of tumor that is removed

Accepted Answer

A resectable tumor is one that can be removed, often through surgery. This term directly implies that the tumor is in a location or at a stage where surgical removal is possible, aiming for treatment or cure.

Question 8

Match each term with its definition.
-White matter in the spinal cord that is mainly comprised of axons of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each term with its definition.
-White matter...

Question 9

Match each term with its definition.
-Condition that almost always follows within 1 to 3 days of an acute viral infection, such as upper respiratory infection or type B influenza

Accepted Answer

Reye's syndrome is a rare but serious condition that can occur in children who have been treated with aspirin during a viral infection, such as an upper respiratory infection or influenza. It typically develops about one to three days after the onset of the viral infection.

Question 10

Match each term with its definition.
-Large mass of nerve tissue with about 100 billion neurons

Accepted Answer

The brain is a large mass of nerve tissue with about 100 billion neurons.

Answer: G 
 Ventricles are fluid-filled cavities in the brain.

Answer: H 
 Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear liquid that fills the ventricles and helps protect the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: J 
 The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a tool used to assess the level of consciousness and severity of brain injury.

Answer: L 
 A lumbar puncture is a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the lower back to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 11

Match each term with its definition.
-Term used to describe the temporary or permanent loss of voluntary function in a portion of the body

Accepted Answer

Paralysis is the term used to describe the temporary or permanent loss of voluntary function in a portion of the body.

Question 12

Match each term with its definition.
-Research has indicated that depressed people have less of this than people who are not depressed

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that depressed people have lower levels of serotonin than non-depressed people.

Answer: H 
 Cerebrospinal fluid is found in the ventricles of the brain and a lumbar puncture can be used to collect it for testing.

Answer: K 
 Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic test that measures muscle activity and can be used to diagnose neuromuscular disorders.

Note: The other terms are not directly related to depression or its symptoms.

Question 13

Match each term with its definition.
-Connecting nerve cells

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each term with its definition.
-Connecting nerve...

Question 14

Match each term with its definition.
-Demonstrates the electrical activity of the peripheral muscles at rest and when activated

Accepted Answer

Electromyography (EMG) demonstrates the electrical activity of the peripheral muscles at rest and when activated.

Question 15

Match each term with its definition.
-Diagnostic test in which a catheter is threaded up to the carotid artery in the neck, and a dye is injected to show the cerebral blood vessels when x-rays are taken

Accepted Answer

Arteriography is a diagnostic test that involves threading a catheter to an artery and injecting dye to visualize blood vessels via x-rays.

Question 16

Match each term with its definition.
-Process by which nerves create electric charges to carry impulses

Accepted Answer

Membrane excitability is the process by which nerve cells (neurons) generate electrical charges to transmit impulses, a fundamental mechanism for communication within the nervous system.

Question 17

Match each term with its definition.
-Spaces or cavities found within the brain

Accepted Answer

Ventricles are the spaces or cavities found within the brain, filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer: H
 Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear, colorless liquid that circulates in the ventricles of the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: F
 The brain is the central organ of the nervous system, responsible for controlling and coordinating all bodily functions.

Answer: L
 Lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is a diagnostic test that involves removing a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid from the lower back to test for various conditions.

Answer: I
 Arteriography is a medical imaging technique that involves injecting dye into the arteries to visualize blood flow and detect blockages or abnormalities.

Answer: J
 The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a standardized tool used to assess the level of consciousness and neurological function after a head injury.

Answer: C
 Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep.

Answer: B
 Membrane excitability refers to the ability of neurons to produce electrical signals, or action potentials, in response to stimuli.

Answer: E
 The autonomic system is part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing.

Answer: A
 Internuncial neurons are a type of interneuron that connects sensory and motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem.

Answer: K
 Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of muscles and nerves, often used to diagnose muscle disorders or nerve damage.

Question 18

Match each term with its definition.
-Procedure, indicated when meningitis is suspected, that involves inserting a spinal needle into the subarachnoid space to remove cerebrospinal fluid for examination

Accepted Answer

A lumbar puncture is a procedure used to diagnose meningitis by removing cerebrospinal fluid from the subarachnoid space for analysis.

Question 19

Match each term with its definition.
-Acts as a watery cushion or shock absorber to provide additional protection for the delicate tissues of the central nervous system

Accepted Answer

Cerebrospinal fluid acts as a watery cushion or shock absorber to provide additional protection for the delicate tissues of the central nervous system.

Answer: G
 Ventricles are interconnected cavities within the brain that are filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer: L
 Lumbar puncture is a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the lower spine to collect cerebrospinal fluid for analysis.

Note: The other terms are not related to cerebrospinal fluid or its functions.

Question 20

Match each term with its definition.
-Loss of motor or sensory function in the lower extremities, with or without involvement of the abdominal and back muscles

Accepted Answer

Paraplegia is the loss of motor or sensory function in the lower extremities, with or without involvement of the abdominal and back muscles.

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Match each term with its definition. -Disorder of the fifth cranial nerve, usually on one side of the face

Match each term with its definition. -Assessment tool used to describe the level of consciousness

Match each term with its definition. -Positive diagnosis of this condition is not possible until after death, when the brain can be examined

Match each term with its definition. -Frequently called the "flight-fright mechanism" because it accelerates our body functions to permit escaping or otherwise dealing with danger

Match each term with its definition. -Condition that causes severe pain along the course of the involved nerve or nerves

Match each term with its definition. -Condition caused by the same herpes virus that causes chickenpox

Match each term with its definition. -Type of tumor that is removed

Match each term with its definition. -White matter in the spinal cord that is mainly comprised of axons of these

Match each term with its definition. -Condition that almost always follows within 1 to 3 days of an acute viral infection, such as upper respiratory infection or type B influenza

Match each term with its definition. -Large mass of nerve tissue with about 100 billion neurons

Match each term with its definition. -Term used to describe the temporary or permanent loss of voluntary function in a portion of the body

Match each term with its definition. -Research has indicated that depressed people have less of this than people who are not depressed

Match each term with its definition. -Connecting nerve cells

Match each term with its definition. -Demonstrates the electrical activity of the peripheral muscles at rest and when activated

Match each term with its definition. -Diagnostic test in which a catheter is threaded up to the carotid artery in the neck, and a dye is injected to show the cerebral blood vessels when x-rays are taken

Match each term with its definition. -Process by which nerves create electric charges to carry impulses

Match each term with its definition. -Spaces or cavities found within the brain

Match each term with its definition. -Procedure, indicated when meningitis is suspected, that involves inserting a spinal needle into the subarachnoid space to remove cerebrospinal fluid for examination

Match each term with its definition. -Acts as a watery cushion or shock absorber to provide additional protection for the delicate tissues of the central nervous system

Match each term with its definition. -Loss of motor or sensory function in the lower extremities, with or without involvement of the abdominal and back muscles