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Question 1

A group of disorders associated with brain degeneration, leading to progressive memory loss and personality changes.

Answer 1

Alzheimer’s Disease

Question 2

A condition characterized by unease and fear.
Symptoms of Anxiety can be treated with benzodiazepines

Answer 2

Anxiety

Question 3

A behavior disorder, usually in young children, characterized by inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

Answer 3

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Question 4

A condition characterized by irregular, alternating periods of mania and depression

Answer 4

Bipolar Disorder

Question 5

A condition of slowed movement.

Answer 5

Bradykinesia

Question 6

A prolonged state of unconsciousness with no response to stimuli.

Answer 6

Coma

Question 7

A slow, progressive deterioration of the brain affecting everyday activities (memory, thinking, alertness, reasoning).

Answer 7

Dementia

Question 8

A mood disorder characterized by a lack of cheerfulness, dejection, loss of hope, and a lack of interest in daily activities.

Answer 8

Depression

Question 9

A disorder of the brain resulting in seizures. There are two types of seizures: partial and generalized.

Answer 9

Epilepsy

Question 10

Consist of absence (petit mal), myoclonic, tonic-clonic, akinetic, and status epilepticus seizures.

Answer 10

Generalized sesures

Question 11

A condition characterized by the inability to sleep, usually caused by depression, pain, or excessive caffeine intake.

Answer 11

Insomnia

Question 12

A mental state characterized by excessive excitement and feelings of grandeur.

Answer 12

Mania

Question 13

Inflammation of the membranes covering the CNS, (brain, spinal cord), characterized by neck stiffness, headache, altered mental status, and fever, usually caused by bacteria.

Answer 13

Meningitis

Question 14

Severe headaches which are associated with nausea or light and sound sensitivity or both.

Answer 14

migraines

Question 15

A chronic, progressive degeneration of the CNS that can result in decreased stimulation, paralysis, shakiness, and speech abnormalities.

Answer 15

Multiple sclerosis

Question 16

An autoimmune disorder that affects the transmission of nerve impulses throughout the body, resulting in a weakness of the skeletal muscles.

Answer 16

Myasthenia gravis

Question 17

Syndrome characterized by uncontrolled drowsiness and sleepiness.

Answer 17

Narcoolepsy

Question 18

Any disease of the nervous system.

Answer 18

neropathy

Question 19

A condition characterized by persistent ideas, thoughts, or images causing anxiety and distress along with corresponding behaviors designed to reduce anxiety or stress, such as repeated handwashing.

Answer 19

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 20

An anxiety disorder in which the patient experiences recurrent attacks.

Answer 20

Panic disorder

Question 21

A progressive, degenerative CNS disorder characterized by constant muscle spasms and shakiness.

Answer 21

Parkinson’s disease

Question 22

Seizures that occur in only part of the brain, characterized by muscle contractions followed by relaxation

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partial sesures

Question 23

An anxiety disorder characterized by a general fear of a situation.

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Phobia

Question 24

A neurological condition that results when nerves throughout the body are not working properly, resulting in a loss of feeling or weakness.

Answer 24

polyneropathy

Question 25

A neurological condition that results when nerves throughout the body are not working properly, resulting in a loss of feeling or weakness.

Answer 25

posttraumatic stress disorder

Question 26

A psychotic disorder characterized by separation from reality, usually accompanied by abnormal behavior, illogical thinking, and hallucinations.

Answer 26

Schizophrenia

Question 27

Also known as a CVA (cerebrovascular accident); is damage to the brain caused by either a blockage of blood supply to the brain or hemorrhage in the brain.

Answer 27

Stroke

Question 28

The Nervous System can be divided into two parts:

Answer 28

Central nervous system Peripheral nervous system

Question 29

The CNS, Central Nervous System consists of the

Answer 29

Brain and spinal cord

Question 30

lies outside of the CNS and links the rest of the body to the CNS through a network of nerves that carry impulses to and from the brain and spinal cord.

Answer 30

Peripheral nervous system

Question 31

functions when the body is under stress resulting in fight or flight syndrome.

Answer 31

sympathetic nervous system

Question 32

functions when the SNS is not active and is sometimes referred to as the rest-and-digest system.

Answer 32

Parasympathetic system

Question 33

are neurotransmitters found in the SNS.

Answer 33

Norepinephrine and epinephrine

Question 34

is the main neurotransmitter in the PNS.

Answer 34

Acetylcholine

Question 35

A medication that decreases the body’s sensitivity to pain or touch.

Answer 35

Anesthetic

Question 36

A medication designed to prevent seizures or convulsions.

Answer 36

Anticonvulsant

Question 37

A medication designed to prevent or relieve depression.

Answer 37

antidepressive

Question 38

A medication used to treat severe psychiatric disorders.

Answer 38

antipsychotic

Question 39

A medication class that depresses the CNS, resulting in calmness or sleep.

Answer 39

Barbiturate

Question 40

Root word meaning head.

Answer 40

Cephal

Question 41

is a clear, watery fluid produced by the brain that helps cushion the brain and spinal cord from injury.

Answer 41

Cerebrospinal fluid

Question 42

A hormonal neurotransmitter released by the brain that is involved in various functions (attention, memory, learning, emotional arousal, rewarding sensations).

Answer 42

Dopamine

Question 43

The process of graphing the electrical activity of the brain.

Answer 43

Electroencepholography

Question 44

The process of graphing the electrical activity of the brain.

Answer 44

Electroencephalography

Question 45

Root word meaning brain.

Answer 45

Encephal/o

Question 46

Root word meaning nerve.

Answer 46

Nerv/o Nerv/i Neur/o Neur/i

Question 47

A fibrous group of neurons that connect the brain or spinal cord to other parts of the body.

Answer 47

Nerve

Question 48

A specialized impulse-conducting cell that is the functional unit of the nervous system that forms nerves.

Answer 48

Neuron

Question 49

A medication that depresses the CNS, resulting in calmness or sleep.

Answer 49

Sedative

Question 50

(5-HT): A hormonal neurotransmitter released by the brain involved in various functions (mood, pain perception, sleep, appetite, maintaining normal body temperature, hormonal state).

Answer 50

Serotonin

Question 51

Anything that excites or activates a nerve.

Answer 51

Stimulus