Xtra Chat Questions

Question 0

The most common types of childhood cancers are :

Answer 0

Leukemia
Sarcomas
Embryonic tumors

Question 1

Most common childhood cancers originator from the ______ germ layer.

Answer 1

Mesodermal

Question 2

The extra cellular fluid volume is divided between what two compartments .

Answer 2

Vascular and interstitial

Question 3

The control of body temperature is a function of centers located in the

Answer 3

Hypothalamus

Question 4

The glial cells in the spinal cord and brain produce ________ and participate in the _______ process.

Answer 4

Cytokines ; pain

Question 5

What is the most common cause of dementia?

Answer 5

Alzheimer’s disease

Question 6

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?

Answer 6

Olfactory

Question 7

Repeated administration of a stimulus resulting in the progressive amplification of a response is known as

Answer 7

Central Sensitization

Question 8

The __________ systems work to respond to stress and injury to the body.

Answer 8

Neuroendicrineimmune systems

Question 9

An evaluation for joint pain and a rash on patients cheeks requires an antinuclear antibody screen. This test measures for _______.

Answer 9

Autoimmunity

Question 10

_______ transport mechanisms transport substances against or up the concentration gradient.

Answer 10

Active transport

Question 11

What hormone is involved in the communication between the nervous system and the immune system ?

Answer 11

Cortisol

Can’t live without it !

Question 12

Where is cortisol produced ?

Answer 12

Adrenal cortex

Question 13

If a patient cannot make their own cortisol what does the provider do?

Answer 13

Prescribe it every day as a replacement dose.

Question 14

What cells are known as immune cells ?

Answer 14

T cells & B cells

Question 15

An immunodeficiency syndrome such as AIDS can be manifested by:

Answer 15

Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

Question 16

What kind of disease is pneumocystis carinii?

Answer 16

Opportunistic

Question 17

Name 3 parts of the neuron

Answer 17

Dendrite
Cell body
Axon

Question 18

What kind of hypersensitive response is life threatening?

Answer 18

Anaphylaxis

Question 19

Stem cells have the capability of forming :

Answer 19

Erythrocytes and neutrophils

Question 20

If a person has a complete transection at the level of the 2nd cervical vertebrate - what is the result?

Answer 20

Respiratory arrest –> death

Question 21

What is NOT synthesized on the mitochondria?

Answer 21

Lipids and proteins

Question 22

Which age group is most at risk when they get influenza ?

Answer 22

Infants and geriatrics

Question 23

A neural pathway that controls the action reflex is the

Answer 23

Reflex arc

Allows reflex actions to occur quickly by activating spinal motor neurons without the delay of routing signals through the brain.

Question 24

A child develops cancer. Which of the following is the BEST description for this cancer ? A. The embryonic tumors originate after birth B. They most commonly affect the brain C. They originate from the mesodermal layer D. The most common is lung cancer.

Answer 24

C. They originate from the mesodermal layer.

Question 25

``` Which of the following is the most common malignancy in children? A. Leukemia B. Nervous system C. Kidney D. Soft tissue ```

Answer 25

A. Leukemia

Question 26

``` Which of the following is involved in pain transmission? A. Posterior horn B. Substantia gelatinosa C. Anterior horn D. Dorsal root ganglia ```

Answer 26

B. Substantia gelatinosa

Question 27

``` Which of the following is NOT a class of second order neurons found in the dorsal horn? A. Projection cells B. Nociceptor cells C. Excitatory interneurons D. Inhibitory interneurons ```

Answer 27

B. Nociceptor cells

Question 28

``` Which part of the brain is responsible for temperature regulation? A. Thalamus B. Medulla C. Hypothalamus D. Limbic system ```

Answer 28

C. Hypothalamus

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT one of the mechanisms in the dementing process? A. Degeneration possibly caused by genetics B. Atherosclerosis C. Trauma D. Decreased intracranial pressure

Answer 29

D. Decreased intracranial pressure

Question 30

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the epidemiology of an acute cerebrovascular accident (CVA)? A. CVAs are the leading cause of disability in the United States B. CVAs are the leading cause of death C. Fifty percent of all stroke victims have a second stroke within a year D. There are 2 million stroke victims a year.

Answer 30

A. CVAs are the leading cause of disability in the United States

Question 31

``` Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for a CVA ? A. Arterial hypertension B. Smoking C. Diabetes D. Obesity ```

Answer 31

D. Obesity

Question 32

Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding hemorrhagic stroke? A. It is the most common cause of CVA B. It accounts for 50% of all CVAs C. The most common cause of hemorrhagic stoke is hypertension D. It is often caused by microinfarct

Answer 32

C. The most common cause of hemorrhagic stroke is hypertension

Question 33

``` Which of the following types of migraine is the most common? A. Migraine without aura B. Migraine with prolonged aura C. Retinal migraine D. Complicated migraine ```

Answer 33

A. Migraine without aura

Question 34

Which of the following is true regarding migraine? A. The diagnosis is made on the basis of a head CT scan B. Migraines occur most frequently before and during menses C. Migraine is not linked with any other disorder D. Drug therapy always includes narcotics

Answer 34

B. Migraines occur most frequently before and during menses

Question 35

``` A person experiences facial paresis following bacterial meningitis. Which of the following cranial nerves is most likely affected? A. Cranial nerve III B. Cranial nerve II C. Cranial nerve VII D. Cranial nerve VIII ```

Answer 35

C. Cranial nerve VII

Question 36

Which of the following is true regarding multiple sclerosis ? A. Uncommon disease B. Affects gray matter C. Involves the central nervous system only D. Is a demyelinating disorder

Answer 36

D. Is a demyelinating disorder

Question 37

Genotype:

Answer 37

Gene combination | Genetic makeup