Nervous System

Question 1

The brain and spinal cord constitute the ________ nervous system.

Answer 1

central

Question 2

Nerves that transmit impulses to the CNS (central nervous system) are called

Answer 2

sensory

Question 3

The brain’s major motor area is located in the ________ lobe.

Answer 3

frontal

Question 4

Which lobe contains centers for auditory and language input?

Answer 4

temporal

Question 5

Which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus?

Answer 5

directs bone growth

Question 6

what is the hypothalamus

Answer 6

area of the brain that produces hormones that control

Question 7

The medulla oblongata regulates and controls all of the following except:

Answer 7

temperature

Question 8

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

Answer 8

amnesia

Question 9

The medical term for the loss of the ability to eat is

Answer 9

aphagia

Question 10

The medical term for the loss of the ability to speak is

Answer 10

aphasia

Question 11

A condition of lack of development of the brain is:

Answer 11

anencephaly

Question 12

The medical term for a headache is:

Answer 12

cephalalgia

Question 13

The surgical incision into the skull is

Answer 13

craniotomy

Question 14

Difficulty in comprehending written language is called:

Answer 14

dyslexia

Question 15

Paralysis that affects one side of the body is called:

Answer 15

hemiplagia

Question 16

An artificially induced trance is known as:

Answer 16

hypnosis

Question 17

Temporary loss of consciousness caused by a blow to the head is called:

Answer 17

concussion

Question 18

A severe form of senile dementia that may be due to a defect in the neurotransmitter
system is called:

Answer 18

Alzheimer disease

Question 19

A disease that is characterized by progressive degeneration of nerve cells that
control movement is called:

Answer 19

Parkinson disease

Question 20

________ are chemical substances that act as natural analgesics

Answer 20

Endorphins

Question 21

A medical word that means paralysis of both legs and lower body is:

Answer 21

paraplegia

Question 22

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

Answer 22

computed tomography.

Question 23

The x-ray of the spinal canal after the injection of a radiopaque dye is called:

Answer 23

myelogram.

Question 24

Stimulation of a sensory nerve occurs at a

Answer 24

receptor

Question 25

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is sometimes referred to as:

Answer 25

ministroke

Question 26

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

Answer 26

hydrocephalus

Question 27

The term for an abnormal slowness of motion is spelled:

Answer 27

bradykinesia

Question 28

The root in cerebrospinal means:

Answer 28

a thorn, spine.

Question 29

A condition of lack of coordination of muscle movements is:

Answer 29

ataxia

Question 30

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

Answer 30

craniectomy

Question 31

Any dysfunction of the brain is termed

Answer 31

encephelopathy

Question 32

A slight paralysis or weakness that affects one side of the body is:

Answer 32

hemiparesis

Question 33

An increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain is termed:

Answer 33

hydrocephalus

Question 34

The inability to be still is termed:

Answer 34

hyperkinesis

Question 35

A neuroblastoma is a

Answer 35

malignant tumor

Question 36

An infection of the membranes that surround the brain is termed:

Answer 36

meningitits

Question 37

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

Answer 37

reye syndrome

Question 38

A temporary interference in the blood supply to the brain is also known as a:

Answer 38

TIA

Question 39

TIA stands for

Answer 39

transient ischemic attack

Question 40

ALS stands for

Answer 40

amyotrophic lateral | sclerosis

Question 41

REM stands for

Answer 41

rapid eye movements

Question 42

CVA stands for

Answer 42

cerebrovascular | accident

Question 43

EEG stands for

Answer 43

electroencephalogram

Question 44

MS stands for

Answer 44

multiple sclerosis

Question 45

The system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as sweating and arterial blood pressure is known as the

Answer 45

autonomic nervous system

Question 46

A loss or lack of the power of voluntary motion is called

Answer 46

akinesia

Question 47

A severe form of dementia with confusion and memory loss is

Answer 47

Alzheimer's

Question 48

a chronic disease of the central nervous system | marked by damage to the myelin sheath.

Answer 48

MS

Question 49

a chronic condition in which there are recurrent | attacks of uncontrollable drowsiness and sleep

Answer 49

Narcolepsy

Question 50

Pain in or along a nerve is called

Answer 50

neuralgia

Question 51

A malignant tumor composed of cells resembling neuroblasts and occurring mostly in infants and children is

Answer 51

neuroblastoma

Question 52

Inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is

Answer 52

Poliomyelitis

Question 53

medical word for Uncontrollable sleep

Answer 53

narcolepsy

Question 54

medical word for Fainting

Answer 54

syncope

Question 55

Inflammation of many nerves

Answer 55

polyneurititis

Question 56

Pain in the head (headache)

Answer 56

cephalgia

Question 57

PT within the skull

Answer 57

intracranial

Question 58

inflammation of the brain

Answer 58

encephalitis

Question 59

Nerve pain

Answer 59

neuralgia

Question 60

Seizure disorder

Answer 60

epilepsy

Question 61

Inhibits seizure activity

Answer 61

anticonvulsants

Question 62

Paralysis of all four limbs

Answer 62

quadriplegia

Question 63

Disease of the brain

Answer 63

encephalopathy

Question 64

Condition of no nervous sensation or feeling

Answer 64

anesthesia

Question 65

Shingles

Answer 65

herpes zoster

Question 66

Myel/ prefix for

Answer 66

spinal cord

Question 67

Crani/ prefix for

Answer 67

skull

Question 68

Encephal/ prefix for

Answer 68

brain

Question 69

Cephal/ prefix for

Answer 69

head

Question 70

CFS stands for

Answer 70

cerebrospinal fluid

Question 71

CVA

Answer 71

cerebrovascular accident

Question 72

EEG

Answer 72

electroencephalogram

Question 73

LP

Answer 73

lumbar puncture

Question 74

PET

Answer 74

positron emission tomography

Question 75

what is a pet scan

Answer 75

measures metabolic activity of the cells of body tissues

Question 76

TENS stands for

Answer 76

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

Question 77

TIA stands for

Answer 77

transient ischemic attack

Question 78

what is TIA

Answer 78

a temporary period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke.