10 Neurology
Classroom Response System
The central nervous system consists of the brain and cranial nerves. 10-1 True False
The central nervous system consists of the brain and cranial nerves. 10-1 True False
The functional unit of the nervous system is the: 10-1 nerve. neuron. brain. neuroglia.
The functional unit of the nervous system is the: 10-1 nerve. neuron. brain. neuroglia.
The space between the arachnoid and the pia mater is filled with: 10-1 nerves. blood. cerebrospinal fluid. fibers of the pia mater.
The space between the arachnoid and the pia mater is filled with: 10-1 nerves. blood. cerebrospinal fluid. fibers of the pia mater.
The largest part of the brain is the: 10-1 cerebrum. cerebellum. thalamus. hypothalamus.
The largest part of the brain is the: 10-1 cerebrum. cerebellum. thalamus. hypothalamus.
The only connection between the right and left hemispheres of the cerebrum is the: 10-1 fissure. cerebral cortex. corpus callosum. thalamus.
The only connection between the right and left hemispheres of the cerebrum is the: 10-1 fissure. cerebral cortex. corpus callosum. thalamus.
The visual cortex is located in the: 10-1 temporal lobe. frontal lobe. parietal lobe. occipital lobe.
The visual cortex is located in the: 10-1 temporal lobe. frontal lobe. parietal lobe. occipital lobe.
The olfactory cortex is located in the temporal lobe. 10-1 True False
The olfactory cortex is located in the temporal lobe. 10-1 True False
The CSF formed in the ventricles: 10-1 cushions the brain. protects the brain. contains glucose. does all of the above.
The CSF formed in the ventricles: 10-1 cushions the brain. protects the brain. contains glucose. does all of the above.
The cerebellum: sets the rhythm for respiration. 10-1 sets the rhythm for respiration. maintains consciousness. is the origin for cranial nerves V–VIII. monitors muscle tone and body position.
The cerebellum: sets the rhythm for respiration. 10-1 sets the rhythm for respiration. maintains consciousness. is the origin for cranial nerves V–VIII. monitors muscle tone and body position.
Does the brain feel pain? 10-1 Yes No
Does the brain feel pain? 10-1 Yes No
The sense of hearing is produced through the: 10-1 cranial nerve VII (facial). cranial nerve VIII (vestibulocochlear). cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal). cranial nerve X (vagus).
The sense of hearing is produced through the: 10-1 cranial nerve VII (facial). cranial nerve VIII (vestibulocochlear). cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal). cranial nerve X (vagus).
There are how many pairs of spinal nerves? 10-1 12 24 31 48
There are how many pairs of spinal nerves? 10-1 12 24 31 48
Nerves that carry impulses from the body toward the spinal cord and brain are: 10-1 afferent. efferent. sensory. both afferent and efferent.
Nerves that carry impulses from the body toward the spinal cord and brain are: 10-1 afferent. efferent. sensory. both afferent and efferent.
An involuntary muscle reaction that is controlled by the spinal cord is a: 10-1 root. reflex. dermatome. parenchyma.
An involuntary muscle reaction that is controlled by the spinal cord is a: 10-1 root. reflex. dermatome. parenchyma.
The neurotransmitter for voluntary skeletal muscle is: 10-1 dopamine. endorphins. acetylcholine. epinephrine.
The neurotransmitter for voluntary skeletal muscle is: 10-1 dopamine. endorphins. acetylcholine. epinephrine.
The body's own natural pain relievers are the neurotransmitters: 10-1 endorphins. norepinephrine. dopamine. acetylcholine.
The body's own natural pain relievers are the neurotransmitters: 10-1 endorphins. norepinephrine. dopamine. acetylcholine.
The part of the nervous system that is active when the body is at rest is: 10-1 the sympathetic nervous system. the parasympathetic nervous system. the somatic nervous system. all of the above.
The part of the nervous system that is active when the body is at rest is: 10-1 the sympathetic nervous system. the parasympathetic nervous system. the somatic nervous system. all of the above.
The “fight or flight” response to danger, stress, or anxiety is initiated by: 10-1 the somatic nervous system. the parasympathetic nervous system. the sympathetic nervous system. none of the above.
The “fight or flight” response to danger, stress, or anxiety is initiated by: 10-1 the somatic nervous system. the parasympathetic nervous system. the sympathetic nervous system. none of the above.
Which types of activities are processed in the temporal lobe of the brain? 10-1 Conscious control of muscle movements Vision Emotion and personality Hearing and smelling
Which types of activities are processed in the temporal lobe of the brain? 10-1 Conscious control of muscle movements Vision Emotion and personality Hearing and smelling
A traumatic injury to the skull can cause a: 10-3 brain tumor. migraine headache. radiculopathy. subdural hematoma.
A traumatic injury to the skull can cause a: 10-3 brain tumor. migraine headache. radiculopathy. subdural hematoma.
A traumatic injury to the neck and spinal cord can result in: 10-3 subdural hematoma. quadriplegia. stroke. Alzheimer's disease.
A traumatic injury to the neck and spinal cord can result in: 10-3 subdural hematoma. quadriplegia. stroke. Alzheimer's disease.
Syncope is also known as: 10-3 fainting. hydrocephalus. a coma. epilepsy.
Syncope is also known as: 10-3 fainting. hydrocephalus. a coma. epilepsy.
All of the following are congenital problems that are present at birth EXCEPT: 10-3 multiple sclerosis. myelomeningocele. cerebral palsy. hydrocephalus.
All of the following are congenital problems that are present at birth EXCEPT: 10-3 multiple sclerosis. myelomeningocele. cerebral palsy. hydrocephalus.`
All of the following are types of epilepsy EXCEPT: 10-3 grand mal. radiculopathy. absence. petit mal.
All of the following are types of epilepsy EXCEPT: 10-3 grand mal. radiculopathy. absence. petit mal.
People who use computers extensively are prone to get which of these diseases? 10-3 Herniated nucleus pulposus Carpal tunnel syndrome Dementia Hyperesthesia
People who use computers extensively are prone to get which of these diseases? 10-3 Herniated nucleus pulposus Carpal tunnel syndrome Dementia Hyperesthesia
All of the following are types of brain tumors EXCEPT: 10-3 glioblastoma multiforme. meningioma. schwannoma. neurofibroma.
All of the following are types of brain tumors EXCEPT: 10-3 glioblastoma multiforme. meningioma. schwannoma. neurofibroma.
All of the following are associated with pain EXCEPT: 10-3 causalgia. anesthesia. neuralgia. CRPS.
All of the following are associated with pain EXCEPT: 10-3 causalgia. anesthesia. neuralgia. CRPS.
Select the misspelled word. 10-6 Myelography Paresthesia Meninjitis Syncope
Select the misspelled word. 10-6 Myelography Paresthesia Meninjitis (Meningitis) Syncope
All of the following are types of aphasia EXCEPT: 10-3 amnesia. receptive. global. expressive.
All of the following are types of aphasia EXCEPT: 10-3 amnesia. receptive. global. expressive.
Which medical word means water on the brain? 10-3 Epilepsy Meningitis Hydrocephalus Dementia
Which medical word means water on the brain? 10-3 Epilepsy Meningitis Hydrocephalus Dementia
Photophobia is associated with: 10-3 migraine headaches. carpal tunnel syndrome. myelomeningocele. Parkinson's disease.
Photophobia is associated with: 10-3 migraine headaches. carpal tunnel syndrome. myelomeningocele. Parkinson's disease.
Complex partial seizures are also known as psychomotor seizures. 10-3 True False
Complex partial seizures are also known as psychomotor seizures. 10-3 True False
Which is true of an EEG? Records electrical impulse of a reflex 10-3 Records electrical impulse of a reflex Images the brain with contrast material Determines nerve strength and deep tendon reflexes Records brain wave patterns
Which is true of an EEG? Records electrical impulse of a reflex 10-3 Records electrical impulse of a reflex Images the brain with contrast material Determines nerve strength and deep tendon reflexes Records brain wave patterns
Which abbreviation is associated with a test to measure the metabolism in areas of the brain? 10-4 MRI PET SCI CAT
Which abbreviation is associated with a test to measure the metabolism in areas of the brain? 10-4 MRI PET SCI CAT
A rhizotomy is performed to cut the: 10-3 spinal nerves. ventricles. neurons. cerebellum.
A rhizotomy is performed to cut the: 10-3 spinal nerves. ventricles. neurons. cerebellum.
Proprioception is the process of having: 10-3 pain. nerve damage. body position. sensation.
Proprioception is the process of having: 10-3 pain. nerve damage. body position. sensation.
CSF can be examined by first doing a/an: 10-3 EEG. skull x-ray. LP. CT scan.
CSF can be examined by first doing a/an: 10-3 EEG. skull x-ray. LP. CT scan.
The combining form myel/o- means: 10-4 nerve. spinal cord. vertebra. meninges.
The combining form myel/o- means: 10-4 nerve. spinal cord. vertebra. meninges.
Which two combining forms mean nerve root? 10-4 neur/o- and nerv/o- myel/o- and spin/o- esthes/o- and sens/o- rhiz/o- and radicul/o-
Which two combining forms mean nerve root? 10-4 neur/o- and nerv/o- myel/o- and spin/o- esthes/o- and sens/o- rhiz/o- and radicul/o-
All of the following combining forms refer to a seizure EXCEPT: 10-4 epilept/o- convuls/o- spin/o- ict/o-
All of the following combining forms refer to a seizure EXCEPT: 10-4 epilept/o- convuls/o- spin/o- ict/o-
The suffix -cele means hernia. 10-4 True False
The suffix -cele means hernia. 10-4 True False