Question 1

A herniation of the spinal cord and its covering membranes is:

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A)   amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
B)   meningocele.
C)   meningomyelocele.
D)   hydrocephalus.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

What is ischemia of cerebral tissue, with sequelae that may include paralysis, weakness, speech defects, and/or sensory changes that last less than 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

A)   A migraine
B)   A transient ischemic attack
C)   Epilepsy
D)   A cerebrovascular accidentE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

A term for fainting is syncope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is a deep, prolonged unconsciousness from which the patient cannot be aroused-usually the result of a head injury, neurologic disease, acute hydrocephalus, intoxication, or metabolic abnormalities?

Accepted Answer

A)   cerebral contusion
B)   coma
C)   concussion
D)   syncopeE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

The ____________________ nervous system is composed of the nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord to the tissues of the body.

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The answer of The ____________________ nervous system is composed of...

Question 6

Loss of memory caused by brain damage or severe emotional trauma is:

Accepted Answer

A)   aura.
B)   athetosis.
C)   fasciculation.
D)   amnesia.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

A GARS is done to evaluate cerebellar function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A nerve block is done to prevent motor nerve impulses from reaching the CNS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What inherited disease occurs mainly in people of Eastern European Jewish origin and is characterized by an enzyme deficiency that results in CNS deterioration?

Accepted Answer

A)   Huntington chorea
B)   Alzheimer disease
C)   Parkinson disease
D)   Tay-Sachs diseaseE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

A lack of muscular coordination is:

Accepted Answer

A)   ataxia.
B)   apraxia.
C)   anosmia.
D)   vertigo.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

What is a neuromuscular response to abnormal electrical activity within the brain, also called convulsions?

Accepted Answer

A)   seizures
B)   syncope
C)   spasms
D)   tremorsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Loss of muscle function and/or sensation is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   narcolepsy.
B)   paralysis.
C)   migraine.
D)   aura.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Sensory neurons transmit information to the CNS.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A lumbar puncture is the same as a spinal tap.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

PET scans are done to assist in the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Temporary loss of consciousness accompanied by severe muscle spasms is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   an absence seizure.
B)   a tonic clonic seizure.
C)   status epilepticus.
D)   narcolepsy.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

An excision of a nerve is a ____________________.

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The answer of An excision of a nerve is a...

Question 18

The chemicals that cross the synapse are called neurotransmitters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A neural impulse is the same as a neurotransmitter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An abnormal sense of taste or a bad taste in the mouth is:

Accepted Answer

A)   parageusia.
B)   paresthesia.
C)   ageusia.
D)   paraplegia.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 12: Nervous System

The chemicals that cross the synapse are called neurotransmitters.

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What is a neuromuscular response to abnormal electrical activity within the brain, also called convulsions?

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An excision of a nerve is a ____________________.

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What is a deep, prolonged unconsciousness from which the patient cannot be aroused-usually the result of a head injury, neurologic disease, acute hydrocephalus, intoxication, or metabolic abnormalities?

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Loss of memory caused by brain damage or severe emotional trauma is:

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A lumbar puncture is the same as a spinal tap.

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What is ischemia of cerebral tissue, with sequelae that may include paralysis, weakness, speech defects, and/or sensory changes that last less than 24 hours?

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PET scans are done to assist in the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease.

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An abnormal sense of taste or a bad taste in the mouth is:

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A GARS is done to evaluate cerebellar function.

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The ____________________ nervous system is composed of the nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord to the tissues of the body.

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Sensory neurons transmit information to the CNS.

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A herniation of the spinal cord and its covering membranes is:

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A nerve block is done to prevent motor nerve impulses from reaching the CNS.

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A lack of muscular coordination is:

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What inherited disease occurs mainly in people of Eastern European Jewish origin and is characterized by an enzyme deficiency that results in CNS deterioration?

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Loss of muscle function and/or sensation is called:

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Temporary loss of consciousness accompanied by severe muscle spasms is called:

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A term for fainting is syncope.

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A neural impulse is the same as a neurotransmitter.

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