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A malignant tumor composed of cells resembling neuroblasts and occurring mostly in infants and children is ________.

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Match the following terms

Premises
glioma
hydrocephalus
endorphin
diskectomy
laminectomy
syncope
Responses
natural analgesic
excision of an intervertebral disk
excision of a vertebral posterior arch
an increased amount of fluid within the brain
fainting
a tumor composed of neuroglial tissue

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glioma
hydrocephalus
endorphin
diskectomy
laminectomy
syncope

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.

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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Write the correct abbreviation for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis:

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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.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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________ are the structural and functional units of the nervous system.

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Difficulty in comprehending written language is called:


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

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Match the following terms.

Premises
bradykinesia
akathisia
asthenia
coma
ataxia
craniectomy
analgesia
Responses
inability to remain still
an unconscious state
loss of muscular coordination
abnormal slowness of motion
excision of a portion of the skull
lack of a sense of pain
loss of strength

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bradykinesia
akathisia
asthenia
coma
ataxia
craniectomy
analgesia

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

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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The combining form dendr/o in oligodendroglioma means:


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

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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


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

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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


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

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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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

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Write the correct abbreviation for lumbar puncture:

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


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

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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


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

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Interneurons are entirely located within the:


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

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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The meaning of the abbreviation CSF is ________.

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Match the following word part with its meaning.

Premises
encephal/o
cerebr/o
astro-
later-
mnes
hypn-
lob/o
lamin/o
hemi-
de-
Responses
star-shaped
cerebrum
down
memory
half
side
thin plate
sleep
lobe
brain

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encephal/o
cerebr/o
astro-
later-
mnes
hypn-
lob/o
lamin/o
hemi-
de-

A neuroblastoma is a:


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

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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