Question 1

The term(s) used to describe structures that conduct impulses from one location to another is/are:

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A)  nerve fiber.
B)  nerve.
C)  tract.
D)  all of the above.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Write the correct abbreviation for peripheral nervous system:

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Question 3

Name the major structures of the brain.Describe each structure.

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Question 4

________ is the process of recording the contraction of a skeletal muscle in response to electrical stimulation.

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Question 5

A congenital hernia in which the meninges protrude through a defect in the skull or spinal column is called a/an ________.

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Question 6

Motor neurons transmit impulses toward the brain.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ interferes with the conduction of nerve impulses and is used to produce loss of sensation,muscle relaxation,and/or complete loss of consciousness.

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Question 8

Write the correct abbreviation for multiple sclerosis:

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Question 9

The meaning of the abbreviation HNP is ________.

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herniated ...

Question 10

Edema of the brain and increased intracranial pressure that occurs in children and is related to aspirin intake is a condition called:

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A)  Lou Gehrig disease.
B)  Tay-Sachs disease.
C)  Reye syndrome.
D)  sundowning.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

A diagnostic procedure used to study the structures of the brain is called:

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A)  computed tomography.
B)  lumbar puncture.
C)  electroencephalography.
D)  myelogram.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

The root in cerebrospinal means :

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A)  spin.
B)  a thorn,spine.
C)  little brain.
D)  star-shaped.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

A surgical excision of a portion of the skull is known as:

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A)  craniectomy.
B)  craniotomy.
C)  diskectomy.
D)  none of the above.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

A loss of the ability to speak is termed:

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A)  aphasia.
B)  aphagia.
C)  apraxia.
D)  asthenia.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Sensory neurons also have true dendrites.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

There are ________ pairs of cranial nerves and ________ pairs of spinal nerves.

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Question 17

An outer sheath that envelops a nerve fiber is:

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A)  neuron.
B)  neuroblast.
C)  neurilemma.
D)  neurocyte.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

In myelinated fibers the inner myelin sheath is a thick,fatty substance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

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A)  hydrocephalus.
B)  encephalitis.
C)  diencephalon.
D)  anencephaly.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

A condition in which there is a loss of memory is called:

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A)  ataxia.
B)  analgesia.
C)  amnesia.
D)  anesthesia.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 14: Nervous System

Write the correct abbreviation for peripheral nervous system:

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The meaning of the abbreviation HNP is ________.

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An outer sheath that envelops a nerve fiber is:

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

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________ interferes with the conduction of nerve impulses and is used to produce loss of sensation,muscle relaxation,and/or complete loss of consciousness.

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In myelinated fibers the inner myelin sheath is a thick,fatty substance.

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Sensory neurons also have true dendrites.

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Write the correct abbreviation for multiple sclerosis:

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Edema of the brain and increased intracranial pressure that occurs in children and is related to aspirin intake is a condition called:

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A condition in which there is a loss of memory is called:

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Motor neurons transmit impulses toward the brain.

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The root in cerebrospinal means :

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A loss of the ability to speak is termed:

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A surgical excision of a portion of the skull is known as:

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Name the major structures of the brain.Describe each structure.

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There are ________ pairs of cranial nerves and ________ pairs of spinal nerves.

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The term(s) used to describe structures that conduct impulses from one location to another is/are:

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A diagnostic procedure used to study the structures of the brain is called:

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A congenital hernia in which the meninges protrude through a defect in the skull or spinal column is called a/an ________.

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________ is the process of recording the contraction of a skeletal muscle in response to electrical stimulation.

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