Question 1

_________ tumors are not likely to recur; _________tumors are more likely to recur.

Accepted Answer

Benign tumors are less likely to recur after removal because they do not invade surrounding tissues, whereas malignant tumors are more likely to recur due to their aggressive and invasive nature.

Question 2

Which of the following is a type of glioma tumor?

Accepted Answer

Astrocytomas and medulloblastoma are both types of glioma tumors.

Question 3

Metastatic tumors that form in the _________can lead to apraxia.

Accepted Answer

The left parietal lobe is responsible for processing spatial information and controlling movement. Damage to this area can lead to apraxia, a condition that makes it difficult to perform skilled movements.

Question 4

Which of the following can be used as another word for cerebrovascular disorder?

Accepted Answer

A cerebrovascular disorder refers to a condition that affects the blood vessels and blood supply to the brain. A stroke is a type of cerebrovascular disorder caused by the interruption or reduction of blood supply to the brain, leading to brain damage. The other options listed are related to heart conditions or general vascular issues, not specifically to the brain's blood vessels.

Question 5

Which of the following statements defines embolism?

Accepted Answer

Embolism is defined as the obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot, bubble, or piece of fat that has traveled from another part of the body through the bloodstream.

Question 6

Which of the following defines congenital defects?

Accepted Answer

Congenital defects refer to physical or structural abnormalities that are present at birth, which can include defects in the cerebral vasculature among other types of physical anomalies.

Question 7

Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of closed head injury, accounting for as many as_________of the medically diagnosed head injuries each year.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause...

Question 8

It is estimated that approximately 15% of patients with mild traumatic brain injury are still disabled for _________after the injury.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is estimated that approximately 15% of...

Question 9

What is a fossae?

Accepted Answer

Fossae are shallow depressions or hollows in bones. In the context of the skull, they are not protrusions but rather indentations or spaces that can serve various purposes, such as housing organs or providing pathways for nerves and blood vessels.

Question 10

Which of the following is true regarding bacterial meningitis?

Accepted Answer

All of the statements about bacterial meningitis are true: it is potentially lethal, symptoms include high fever and stiff neck, and treatment involves antibiotics.

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding epilepsy are true?

Accepted Answer

Seizures can occur without convulsions, as they can manifest in various forms, such as absence seizures, which do not involve convulsions. Convulsions are a type of seizure involving muscle contractions, but not all seizures involve convulsions.

Question 12

Nicole is suffering from a mental disorder. Her symptoms include social withdrawal, limited speech, flattened affect, and a loss of motivation. Given this information, which of the following best describes Nicole's condition?

Accepted Answer

Nicole's symptoms such as social withdrawal, limited speech, flattened affect, and a loss of motivation are characteristic of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. These symptoms involve a decrease or loss of normal functions. Positive symptoms, on the other hand, include hallucinations and delusions, which are not mentioned in Nicole's case.

Question 13

Studies on people with schizophrenia have indicated that…

Accepted Answer

The answer of Studies on people with schizophrenia have indicated...

Question 14

Which of the following is a form of epilepsy that occurs only in women and the trigger is the changing hormone levels that occur across the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Catamenial epilepsy is a form of epilepsy that occurs only in women and is triggered by the changing hormone levels across the menstrual cycle.

Question 15

The point of impact to the head when a brain injury occurred is known as the…

Accepted Answer

The term "coup" refers to the site of impact on the head where a brain injury occurs.

Question 16

Which of the following accurately describes partial-complex seizures?

Accepted Answer

Partial-complex seizures, also known as focal impaired awareness seizures, are characterized by complex motor acts that are performed involuntarily and an impairment of consciousness during the seizure episode.

Question 17

The abnormal tightness or stiffness of a muscle is known as…

Accepted Answer

Spasticity is the medical term used to describe the abnormal tightness or stiffness of a muscle, often resulting from conditions affecting the brain or spinal cord.

Question 18

Which of the following is not a cause of hemorrhaging?

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed can be associated with hemorrhaging. A malformed artery can lead to bleeding due to structural weaknesses. Thrombosis can cause hemorrhaging if a blood clot breaks loose, damages tissues, or causes a blockage that leads to pressure build-up and subsequent bleeding. An embolism can obstruct blood flow and lead to hemorrhage if the pressure builds up behind the blockage or if the embolus causes damage to blood vessels. Hypertension can cause hemorrhaging by putting excessive pressure on blood vessel walls, leading to rupture.

Question 19

If a substance is neurotropic, then…

Accepted Answer

Neurotropic substances have a high affinity for the cells of the nervous system, meaning they tend to target or affect these cells specifically.

Question 20

Which of the following is a key characteristic of multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Multiple sclerosis is characterized by multiple areas of demyelination in the central nervous system, which disrupts the ability of nerves to conduct electrical impulses effectively.

Quiz 14: Human Brain Damage

_ tumors are not likely to recur; _tumors are more likely to recur.