Question 1

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-facial paralysis caused by a functional disorder of the seventh cranial nerve

Accepted Answer

A)  anencephaly
B)  asthenia
C)  ataxia
D)  aura
E)  Bell palsyF) blood-brain barrierG) bulimiaH) comaI) concussionJ) convulsionK) cryosurgeryL) dementiaM) demyelinationN) dyslexiaO) epilepsiesP) hemiparesisQ) herpes zosterR) hydrocephalusS) lethargyT) papilledemaU) paresthesiaV) phobiaW) plaquesX) psychosisY) syncopeZ) tractotomy[) D) and I)
\) K) and W)

Question 2

Which medical procedure records the electrical activity of the brain?

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A)   Electromyography
B)   Electroencephalography
C)   Electrostimulation
D)   Electrodissection
E)   ElectroresectionF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Swelling of the optic disc as a result of increased intracranial pressure is called

Accepted Answer

A)   papilledema.
B)   papilloma.
C)   macular degeneration.
D)   optic neuroma.
E)   retinopathy.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Stroke is also known as CVA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-transection of a nerve tract in the brainstem or spinal cord

Accepted Answer

A)  anencephaly
B)  asthenia
C)  ataxia
D)  aura
E)  Bell palsyF) blood-brain barrierG) bulimiaH) comaI) concussionJ) convulsionK) cryosurgeryL) dementiaM) demyelinationN) dyslexiaO) epilepsiesP) hemiparesisQ) herpes zosterR) hydrocephalusS) lethargyT) papilledemaU) paresthesiaV) phobiaW) plaquesX) psychosisY) syncopeZ) tractotomy[) B) and P)
\) S) and W)

Question 6

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-meninges (membranes covering the brain and spinal cord)

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A)  cerebr/o
B)  crani/o
C)  encephal/o
D)  gangli/o
E)  gli/oF) kinesi/oG) lept/oH) lex/oI) mening/oJ) myel/oK) narc/oL) neur/oM) radicul/oN) sthen/oO) thalam/oP) thec/oQ) ton/oR) ventricul/oS) J) and K)
T) B) and F)

Question 7

The prefix syn- means

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A)   false.
B)   near, beside; beyond.
C)   single.
D)   multiple.
E)   union, together, joined.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Spontaneous recovery from Bell palsy usually occurs in about 3 to 6 weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What diagnostic test examines a sample of fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

A)   PET
B)   Complete blood count
C)   Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
D)   Myelogram
E)   MyelotomyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Use mening/o to build a word that means hernia or swelling of the meninges:

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The answer of Use mening/o to build a word that...

Question 11

Nerves that conduct impulses toward the brain or spinal cord are called

Accepted Answer

A)   afferent.
B)   efferent.
C)   motor.
D)   mixed.
E)   cranial.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 12

Which protective mechanism blocks chemicals from entering brain tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ganglia
B)   Neuroglia
C)   Blood-brain barrier
D)   Neurilemma
E)   Cell bodyF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

The prefix uni- means

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A)   unit.
B)   single.
C)   one.
D)   part.
E)   piece.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

The CF ton/o means

Accepted Answer

A)   sound.
B)   pitch.
C)   loud.
D)   tension.
E)   deafness.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-ventricle (of the heart or brain)

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebr/o
B)  crani/o
C)  encephal/o
D)  gangli/o
E)  gli/oF) kinesi/oG) lept/oH) lex/oI) mening/oJ) myel/oK) narc/oL) neur/oM) radicul/oN) sthen/oO) thalam/oP) thec/oQ) ton/oR) ventricul/oS) E) and F)
T) A) and D)

Question 16

Destruction of a blood clot is called

Accepted Answer

A)   thrombolysis.
B)   thrombectomy.
C)   embolectomy.
D)   embolysis.
E)   thrombotomy.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

An inherited disease of the CNS that presents with involuntary movements, speech disturbances, and mental deterioration is called

Accepted Answer

A)   Reye syndrome.
B)   Guillain-Barré syndrome.
C)   spina bifida.
D)   palsy.
E)   Huntington chorea.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Brain lesions associated with Alzheimer disease are called

Accepted Answer

A)   buboes.
B)   neurostats.
C)   scales.
D)   sheaths.
E)   plaques.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

The suffix -asthenia means

Accepted Answer

A)   weakness, debility.
B)   strength.
C)   seizure.
D)   paralysis.
E)   movement.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Which procedure involves needle puncture of the spinal cavity to extract spinal fluid for diagnostic purposes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Meningotomy
B)   Meningocentesis
C)   Cervicotomy
D)   Venipuncture
E)   Lumbar punctureF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Exam 15: Nervous System

Spontaneous recovery from Bell palsy usually occurs in about 3 to 6 weeks.

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Match the medical terms with their definitions. -transection of a nerve tract in the brainstem or spinal cord

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An inherited disease of the CNS that presents with involuntary movements, speech disturbances, and mental deterioration is called

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Match the combining forms with their meanings. -meninges (membranes covering the brain and spinal cord)

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Use mening/o to build a word that means hernia or swelling of the meninges:

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Nerves that conduct impulses toward the brain or spinal cord are called

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Which protective mechanism blocks chemicals from entering brain tissue?

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The CF ton/o means

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Brain lesions associated with Alzheimer disease are called

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Stroke is also known as CVA.

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Which procedure involves needle puncture of the spinal cavity to extract spinal fluid for diagnostic purposes?

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Match the medical terms with their definitions. -facial paralysis caused by a functional disorder of the seventh cranial nerve

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Which medical procedure records the electrical activity of the brain?

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The suffix -asthenia means

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Destruction of a blood clot is called

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Match the combining forms with their meanings. -ventricle (of the heart or brain)

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Swelling of the optic disc as a result of increased intracranial pressure is called

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The prefix uni- means

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The prefix syn- means

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What diagnostic test examines a sample of fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord?

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