CH 10 Quiz

Question 1

the term_________ describes the mental activities associated with thinking, learning, and memory

Answer 1

Cognition

Question 2

a bundle of nerve fibers that carry nerve impulses toward the brain is known as a/an

Answer 2

ascending tract

Question 3

a collection of blood trapped in the tissue of the brain is known as a cranial __________

Answer 3

hematoma

Question 4

a ganglion is a knoblike mass or group of nerve cell bodies located outside the central nervous system

Answer 4

true

Question 5

a/an ______________ is a physician specializing in diagnosing and treating chemical decencies and mental illness

Answer 5

psychiatrist

Question 6

the medical term for the condition that is commonly known as fainting is ___________

Answer 6

syncope

Question 7

A/an ____ is administered to temporarily relieve anxiety and to reduce tension

Answer 7

anxiolytic drug

Question 8

which condition is the inflammation of a nerve causing pain through the thigh and leg

Answer 8

sciatica

Question 9

a traumatic brain injury is a blow to the head or a penetrating head injury that damages the brain

Answer 9

true

Question 10

the loss of the ability to speak, write, or comprehend the written or spoken word is know as

Answer 10

aphasia

Question 11

the inner surface of the skull is lined with the membrane

Answer 11

dura mater

Question 12

the _____ term is a learning disability characterized by substandard reading achievement due to the inability of the brain to process symbols

Answer 12

dyslexia

Question 13

____ is a disorder characterized by the repeated deliberate setting of fires

Answer 13

pyromania

Question 14

___ is a progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination by inflammation that causes demyelination of the myelin sheath

Answer 14

multiple sclerosis

Question 15

A/an ___ is a persistent irrational fear of a specific thing or situation that is strong enough to cause significant distress

Answer 15

phobia

Question 16

electroencephalography is the use of ultrasound imaging to diagnose a shift in the midline structures of the brain

Answer 16

false

Question 17

___ is an excessive fear of spiders

Answer 17

Arachnophobia

Question 18

a barbiturate is a class drugs whose major action is to stimulate the central nervous system

Answer 18

false

Question 19

the sleep disorder consisting of sudden and uncontrollable brief episodes of falling asleep during the day is know as

Answer 19

narcolpesy

Question 20

prevent or relieve depression

Answer 20

antidepressant

Question 21

administered to treat symptoms of neurological or psychological illnesses

Answer 21

antipsychotic

Question 22

depresses the central nervous system and usually produces sleep

Answer 22

hypnotic

Question 23

produces calm without producing sleep

Answer 23

sedative

Question 24

surpasses anxiety and relaxes muscles

Answer 24

anxiolytic

Question 25

the medical term for the prolonged or abnormal inability to sleep is _____

Answer 25

insomnia

Question 26

which structure consists of the medulla, midbrain, and pond

Answer 26

brainsteam

Question 27

elevated ____ pressure (ICP) can be due to a tumor, an injury, or improper drainage of cerebrospinal fluid

Answer 27

intracranial

Question 28

tetanus is characterized by vomiting and confusion

Answer 28

false

Question 29

delirium tremens is a disorder involving sudden and severe mental changes or seizures caused by abruptly stopping the use of alcohol

Answer 29

true