Medical Terminology Ch 12.1
Which of the following conditions is characterized by fine tremors, muscle rigidity, and a shuffling gait? a) Reye's syndrome b) Parkinson's disease c) Bell's palsy d) Alzheimer's disease
Parkinson's disease
A convulsion is the alternation between involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations. True/False
True
An aura is an unusual sensation that occurs before a seizure. True/False
True
Symptoms of a migraine include severe head pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light. True/False
True
The brain contains four interconnected cavities called ventricles. True/False
True
The term myelogram means a record of the spinal cord. True/False
True
Which of the following statements regarding neuroglial cells is NOT true? a) Neuroglial cells conduct electrical impulses. b) Some neuroglial cells produce myelin. c) Neuroglial cells provide support for the neurons. d) There is a variety of types of neuroglial cells.
a) Neuroglial cells conduct electrical impulses.
Which type of seizure is also called a petit mal seizure? a) focal seizure b) grand mal seizure c) tonic-clonic seizure d) absence seizure
absence seizure
A nerve is a bundle of ________ carrying messages between the central nervous system and various parts of the body. a) ganglia b) dendrites c) axons d) sulci
axons
The condition of being awake and alert to one's surroundings is called: a) aura. b) dementia. c) unconscious. d) conscious.
conscious
Which surgical procedure removes part of a vertebra to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve? a) nerve block b) carotid endarterectomy c) laminectomy d) cerebrospinal fluid shunt
laminectomy
Which of the following diagnostic tests measures how fast an impulse travels along a nerve? a) lumbar puncture b) nerve conduction velocity c) cerebral angiography d) positron emission tomography
nerve conduction velocity
Dementia is an example of what category of mental disorder? a) depressive disorders b) personality disorders c) eating disorders d) neurocognitive disorders
neurocognitive disorders
Which type of anesthesia is also known as a nerve block? a) topical b) regional c) intravenous d) local
regional
Which of the following is one of the two main components of the central nervous system? a)cranial nerves b)ganglion c)spinal cord d)motor neurons
spinal cord
Which of the following conditions is a collection of blood within the meninges? meningocele subdural hematoma meningioma astrocytoma
subdural hematoma
Which part of the brain serves as a center for relaying impulses from the eyes, ears, and skin to the cerebrum? a) cerebrum b) hypothalamus c) pons d) thalamus
thalamus
Involuntary, repetitive, alternating movement of a body part is called: a) tremor b) paresthesia c) palsy d) syncope
tremor
Which of the following abbreviations is a pathological condition? a) ANS b) EEG c) PET d) CP
CP
A person with explosive disorder is prone to extreme rages. True/False
True
The medical term for an abnormal sensation such as burning or tingling is: seizure. tremor. syncope. paresthesia.
paresthesia.
Shingles consists of painful blisters along the spinal cord. True/False
False
Which of the following abbreviations stands for a pathological condition in which there is a loss of the myelin sheath around nerves? a) MS b) TIA c) CVA d) SCI
MS
Which layer of the meninges forms weblike filaments? a) pia mater b) subdural space c) arachnoid layer d) dura mater
arachnoid layer
A psychologist is a physician specializing in treating mental disorders. True/False
False
A tractotomy is a surgical procedure used to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain and shunt it toward the abdominal cavity. True/False
False
Sensory nerves carry commands to muscles and glands. True/False
False
Which of the following medications is used to treat minor pain? a) dopaminergic drugs b) analgesic c) anesthetic d) hypnotic
analgesic
Which part of the brain coordinates voluntary body movements and maintains balance? a) diencephalon b) pons c) cerebellum d) cerebrum
cerebellum
Which of the following terms describes the elevated portions, or convolutions, on the surface of the cerebrum? a) synapse b) ventricles c) sulci d) gyri
gyri