chapter 12 nervous system

Which of the following abbreviations is a diagnostic image? CVD CP PET ANS

PET

Which of the following statements regarding the nervous system is NOT true? The nervous system adjusts the activity of muscles and glands. The nervous system receives information from sensory receptors. The nervous system coordinates all the activity of the body. The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.

The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.

The combining form that means head is ________.

cephal/o

The combining form that means brain is ________.

encephal/o

A hypnotic medication is used to treat Parkinson's disease.

false

A laminectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove an obstruction from the carotid artery, which carries blood to the brain.

false

A psychologist is a physician specializing in treating mental disorders.

false

Which of the following is NOT part of the brain? diencephalon nerve root brainstem cerebrum

nerve root

A medical term that means nerve pain is ________.

neuralgia

A medical term that means medical treatment of the mind is ________.

psychiatry

Which of the following conditions is characterized by fine tremors, muscle rigidity, and a shuffling gait? Alzheimer's disease Reye's syndrome Bell's palsy Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease

Which of the following statements regarding the spinal cord is NOT true? Cerebrospinal fluid is found within the central canal of the spinal cord. The spinal cord extends from the medulla oblongata down to the sacrum. Ascending tracts carry sensory information up to the brain. Descending tracts carry motor commands from the brain to a peripheral nerve.

The spinal cord extends from the medulla oblongata down to the sacrum.

Which of the following statements regarding the spinal cord is NOT true? Descending tracts carry motor commands from the brain to a peripheral nerve. The spinal cord extends from the medulla oblongata down to the sacrum. Cerebrospinal fluid is found within the central canal of the spinal cord. Ascending tracts carry sensory information up to the brain.

The spinal cord extends from the medulla oblongata down to the sacrum.

Which layer of the meninges forms weblike filaments? dura mater pia mater subdural space arachnoid layer

arachnoid layer

The combining form that means star is ________.

astr/o

A medical term that means lack of muscle coordination is ________.

ataxia

A nerve is a bundle of ________ carrying messages between the central nervous system and various parts of the body. dendrites sulci ganglia axons

axons

A medical term that means inflammation of the brain is ________

encephalitis

The combining form that means feeling or sensation is________.

esthesi/o

Delirium is the impairment of intellectual functioning.

false

Hemiparesis is paralysis of one side of the body.

false

Myasthenia gravis is caused by a loss of the myelin sheath around a nerve.

false

Myelin is a lipid molecule that insulates dendrites.

false

Sensory nerves carry commands to muscles and glands.

false

The inner layer of the cerebrum is the cerebral cortex.

false

The term neurorrhaphy means ruptured nerve.

false

Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for analysis? nerve conduction velocity lumbar puncture positron emission tomography cerebral angiography

lumbar puncture

The combining form that means medulla oblongata is ________.

medull/o

A combining form that means meninges is ________.

mening/o

A medical term that means pertaining to the meninges is ________.

meningeal

A medical term that means meninges tumor is ________.

meningioma

Which of the following diagnostic tests measures how fast an impulse travels along a nerve? nerve conduction velocity lumbar puncture positron emission tomography cerebral angiography

nerve conduction velocity

Which of the following is NOT part of the brain? nerve root cerebrum brainstem diencephalon

nerve root

Dementia is an example of what category of mental disorder? eating disorders depressive disorders personality disorders neurocognitive disorders

neurocognitive disorders

A medical term that means specialist in nerves is ________.

neurologist

Which of the following terms means surgical repair of a nerve? neuroplasty neuropexy neurorrhaphy neuropathy Friday, December 4, 2020 12:30:00 AM CST

neuroplasty

Which of the following disorders is characterized by exaggerated feelings of persecution? narcissistic personality paranoid personality antisocial personality posttraumatic stress

paranoid personality

Which of the following disorders includes aberrant sexual activity? psychotic disorders paraphilic disorders conversion disorder sleep-wake disorders

paraphilic disorders

Which of the following pairs is mismatched? frontal lobe—most anterior portion of the cerebrum parietal lobe—controls vision occipital lobe—most posterior portion of the cerebrum temporal lobe—controls hearing and smell

parietal lobe—controls vision

Which of the following is an example of an anxiety disorder? delusional disorder pyromania phobias dissociative amnesia

phobias

The combining form that means gray matter is ________.

poli/o

A medical term that means pertaining to the pons is ________.

pontine

Which type of anesthesia is also known as a nerve block? intravenous regional topical local

regional

Which of the following conditions results from a Herpes zoster virus infection of the nerve root? Guillain-Barré syndrome multiple sclerosis shingles myasthenia gravis

shingles

Which of the following conditions results from a Herpes zoster virus infection of the nerve root? shingles myasthenia gravis multiple sclerosis Guillain-Barré syndrome

shingles

Which of the following pairs is mismatched? ganglion—knot-like mass of nerve cell bodies sensory neuron—afferent neuron motor neuron—efferent neuron somatic nerves—serve the eyes and ears

somatic nerves—serve the eyes and ears

Which category of mental disorders pertains to patients who have physical symptoms for which no physical disease can be determined? sleep-wake disorders somatic symptom and related disorders schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders neurocognitive disorders

somatic symptom and related disorders

Which of the following conditions is a collection of blood within the meninges? subdural hematoma meningocele meningioma astrocytoma

subdural hematoma

Which of the following pairs is mismatched? pia mater—innermost layer, lies directly on the brain subdural space—space containing cerebrospinal fluid arachnoid layer—attached to the pia mater by weblike filaments dura mater—tough, fibrous outer sac

subdural space—space containing cerebrospinal fluid

Which of the following terms describes the valleys separating the convolutions on the surface of the cerebrum? gyri ventricles synapse sulci

sulci

Which type of seizure is also called a grand mal seizure? tonic-clonic seizure petit mal seizure focal seizure absence seizure

tonic-clonic seizure

A CVA is a stroke.

true

A person with explosive disorder is prone to extreme rages

true

An anesthesiologist is also trained in pain management.

true

An anticonvulsant is a medication used to treat seizures.

true

Bell's palsy is facial paralysis.

true

Cerebral angiography is a diagnostic image of the blood vessels of the brain.

true

Kleptomania means an uncontrollable impulse to steal.

true

Local anesthesia can be administered via the subcutaneous route.

true

Narcotic analgesics are medications used to treat severe pain.

true

Phobias and panic disorder are examples of anxiety disorders.

true

Symptoms of a migraine include severe head pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light.

true

The brain contains four interconnected cavities called ventricles.

true

The largest section of the brain is the cerebrum.

true

Which of the following is a CSF-containing cavity inside the brain tissue itself? gyri ventricle synapse sulci

ventricle

The suffix that means physician is ________.

-iatrist

The suffix that means speech is ________.

-phasia

The suffix that means pertaining to being attracted to is ________.

-philic

A suffix that means treatment is ________.

-therapy

Which of the following abbreviations is a pathological condition? ANS PET EEG CP

CP

Which of the following abbreviations is a pathological condition? CP EEG ANS PET

CP

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a pathological condition in which there is a loss of the myelin sheath around nerves? TIA CVA MS SCI

MS

Which of the following statements regarding neuroglial cells is NOT true? Neuroglial cells provide support for the neurons. Some neuroglial cells produce myelin. There is a variety of types of neuroglial cells. Neuroglial cells conduct electrical impulses.

Neuroglial cells conduct electrical impulses.

A profound state of unconsciousness associated with an illness or injury is called: a convulsion. a focal seizure. a coma. dementia.

a coma

Which type of seizure is also called a petit mal seizure? tonic-clonic seizure focal seizure grand mal seizure absence seizure

absence seizure

A medical term that means absence of pain is ________.

analgesia

Which of the following medications is used to treat minor pain? anesthetic analgesic dopaminergic drugs hypnotic

analgesic

Which of the following surgical procedures treats hydrocephalus? cerebrospinal fluid shunt laminectomy carotid endarterectomy nerve block

cerebrospinal fluid shunt

Which part of the brain is responsible for thoughts, judgment, memory, problem solving, and language? cerebrum hypothalamus thalamus cerebellum

cerebrum

The condition of being awake and alert to one's surroundings is called: conscious. unconscious. dementia. aura.

conscious.

The abnormal mental state characterized by confusion, disorientation, and agitation is called: dementia. a convulsion. palsy. delirium.

delirium.

The progressive impairment of intellectual function is called: dementia. delirium. palsy. coma.

dementia

Which of the following is the part of a neuron that receives the impulse? dendrite nerve cell body axon myelin

dendrite

Which part of the brain consists of the thalamus and hypothalamus? diencephalon pons medulla oblongata cerebrum

diencephalon

Which of the following medications is used to treat Parkinson's disease? anesthetic analgesic dopaminergic drugs hypnotic

dopaminergic drugs

A medical term that means record of brain's electricity is ________.

electroencephalogram

A cerebral aneurysm is a dilated and enlarged vein in the brain.

false

Which of the following medications promotes sleep? anesthetic analgesic dopaminergic drugs hypnotic

hypnotic

Which of the following is NOT part of the brainstem? hypothalamus pons medulla oblongata midbrain

hypothalamus

Which of the following pathological conditions is due to the loss of myelin insulation around the nerves? myasthenia gravis radiculopathy multiple sclerosis shingles

multiple sclerosis

Paralysis of the lower portion of the body and both legs is called: biplegia. hemiparesis. paresthesia. paraplegia.

paraplegia

The medical term for an abnormal sensation such as burning or tingling is: syncope. seizure. tremor. paresthesia.

paresthesia.

A patient diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder would have an abnormal sense of: self-importance. time and space. helplessness. body weight.

self-importance

The combining form that means fear or worry is ________.

anxi/o

An individual who alternates between periods of deep depression and mania may have which of the following disorders? dissociative identity disorder bipolar disorder delusional disorder antisocial personality disorder

bipolar disorder

A medical term that means inflammation of the cerebellum is ________.

cerebellitis

Which of the following diagnostic tests examines the blood vessels of the brain after the injection of a dye? nerve conduction velocity lumbar puncture positron emission tomography cerebral angiography

cerebral angiography

Intravenous and inhalation are examples of: local anesthesia. topical anesthesia. regional anesthesia. general anesthesia.

general anesthesia

Paralysis on one side of the body is called palsy. hemiplegia. dysphagia. hemiparesis.

hemiplegia.