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Chapter 08 - The Nervous System
Multiple Choice Questions
1. A part of a neuron is a(n)

A. nerve
B. cell body
C. receptor
D. acetylcholine
2. Neurotransmitters:
A. Transmit signals
B. Conduct impulses
C. Act as energy
D. Are the basic nerve
3. A type of neuroglia that is a phagocyte is a(n)

A. oligodendroglia
B. microglia
C. astroglia
D. astrocyte
4. The brainstem includes the

A. cerebrum
B. cerebellum
C. pons
D. diencephalons
5. The innermost layer of meninges is the

A. pia mater
B. epidural
C. arachnoid
D. dura mater
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6. The patient is having difficulty moving the muscles in his legs. The nurse identifies that
which part of the spinal cord may be affected?
A. cervical
B. coccygeal
C. brachial
D. sacral
7. The health care provider teaches a group of medical assistants that a meningocele is
associated with
A. Tay-Sachs
B. spina bifida
C. hydrocephalus
D. concussion
8. The medical assistant recognizes a symptom of Alzheimer's disease as

A. jerking
B. apraxia
C. paresthesia
D. demyelination
9. A neurological symptom is
A. bleeding
B. paralysis
C. coughing
D. emesis
10. The patient is having difficulty sleeping. Which of the following agents may be prescribed
to induce sleep?
A. hypnotic
B. analgesic
C. anticonvulsant
D. antibiotic
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11. Match the medical term neuroplasty with its closest definition.
A. Dissection of a nerve
B. Suturing of a severed nerve
C. Surgical repair of a nerve
D. Surgical removal of a nerve
12. Match the combining form gli(o) with its closest definition.
A. Meninges
B. Bone marrow
C. Spine
D. neuroglia
13. Match the medical term pyrogenic with its closest definition.
A. Fever
B. Virus
C. Inflammation
D. Pain
14. Match the combining form gangli(o) with its closest definition.
A. Brain
B. Ganglion
C. Nerve
D. Vagus nerve
15. Match the combining form encephal(o) with its closest definition.
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Ventricle
D. Brain
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16. Match the combining form crani(o) with its closest definition.
A. Brain
B. Cranium
C. Skull
D. Spine
17. Match the combining form cerebr(o) with its closest definition.
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Brain
D. Skull
18. Match the combining form cerebell(o) with its closest definition.
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Brain
D. Skull
19. Match the combining form mening(o) with its closest definition.
A. Neuroglia
B. Meninges
C. Nerve
D. Spine
20. Match the combining form myel(o) with its closest definition.
A. Bone marrow
B. Spine
C. Nerve
D. Brain
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21. Match the combining form neur(o) with its closest definition.
A. Spine
B. Cranium
C. Nerve
D. Meninges
22. Match the combining form spin(o) with its closest definition.
A. Spine
B. Nerve
C. Brain
D. Cranium
23. Match the combining form thalam(o) with its closest definition.
A. Spine
B. Vagus nerve
C. Ventricle
D. Thalamus
24. Match the combining form vag(o) with its closest definition.
A. Ventricle
B. Vagus nerve
C. Spine
D. Nerve
25. Match the combining form ventricul(o) with its closest definition.
A. Ventricle
B. Vagus nerve
C. Spine
D. Brain
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26. The ability to respond to a stimulus is:

A. Conductivity
B. Excitability
C. Sensory
D. Efferent
27. These carry information from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.
A. Efferent neurons
B. Afferent neurons
C. Interneurons
D. Stimulus
28. This carries impulses away from the cell body.

A. Dendrite
B. Axon
C. Synapse
D. Neurotransmitter
29. This is the ability to transmit a signal.

A. Excitability
B. Conductivity
C. Stimulus
D. Sensory
30. This carries information to muscles and glands.

A. Afferentneurons
B. Efferentneurons
C. Conductivity
D. Interneurons
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31. The brain is protected by the:

A. Ventricles
B. Cranium
C. Cerebrospinal fluid
D. Fissures.
32. This fluid serves as shock absorber for the brain.

A. Cerebrospinal fluid
B. Cranium
C. Ventricles
D. Fissures
33. These cavities within the brain contain cerebral spinal fluid.
A. Meninges
B. Cranium
C. Fissures
D. Ventricles
34. The client has experienced a head injury to the frontal lobe. The health care provider
identifies that this injury may affect:
A. Taste
B. Memory
C. Emotions
D. Expression
35. The physician may inject anesthetics into this space to help address pain.
A. Dura mater
B. Pia mater
C. Subdural space
D. Epidural space
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36. This system stimulates organs, glands an s senses:

A. Somatic nervous system
B. Autonomic nervous system
C. Sympathetic nervous system
D. Parasympathetic nervous system
37. This system is activated under stress.

38. This test is a recording of electrical and movement patterns during sleep.
A. Nerve conduction velocity
B. SPECT
C. PET
D. Polysomnography
39. This test provides highly accurate images of the brain structures and physiology.
B. SPECT
C. PET
D. Polysomnography
40. This test is an x-ray of the spinal cord that includes the injection of contrast material.
A. Myelogram
B. Encephalogram
C. Lumbar puncture
D. Evoked potentials
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41. If the physician suspects the client has had a stroke or head trauma, this may be ordered:
A. Myelogram
B. Encephalogram
C. Lumbar puncture
D. Transcranial sonogram
42. If the physician suspects the child has meningitis, this procedure may be done:
A. Myelogram
B. Encephalogram
C. Lumbar puncture
Fill in the Blank Questions
43. The basic element of the nervous system is a _____________.

________________________________________
44. The three parts of a neuron are the ___________________________________.

________________________________________
45. The nurse explains to a group of students that all neurons have two basic properties-
_____ and ______.
________________________________________
46. The central nervous system consists of the _____ and _________.
________________________________________
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47. The four main divisions of the brain are the:

________________________________________________________.
________________________________________
48. Human activity is controlled by the body's 100 billion ____________________ cells.
________________________________________
49. The nerve impulse is stimulated to jump over the synapse by a ____________________.
________________________________________
50. The space a nerve impulse jumps over is called the ____________________.
________________________________________
51. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that affects ____________________.

________________________________________
52. Dopamine is a compound involved in brain ____________________.

________________________________________
53. Nerves are composed of bundles of ____________________.

________________________________________
54. Nerve impulses are received or transmitted by tissue or organs that are called
____________________.
________________________________________
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55. The average human brain weighs about ____________________ pounds.

________________________________________
56. The health care provider explains to the class that the four major brain divisions are the
brainstem, cerebellum, cerebrum, and the ____________________.
________________________________________
57. The substance in the brain composed mainly of nerve cells and dendrites is called
________________________________________.
________________________________________
58. The health care provider identifies damage to the occipital lobe could affect forms of
expression and ____________________.
________________________________________
59. The outer layer of the meninges is the ____________________ mater.

________________________________________
60. The arachnoid runs across the ____________________ space.

________________________________________
61. There are ____________________ pairs of cranial nerves.

________________________________________
62. The autonomic nervous system is divided into the sympathetic and
____________________ divisions.
________________________________________
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63. Electrical impulses of the brain are recorded in a(n) ____________________.

________________________________________
64. An overproduction of fluid in the brain is ____________________.

________________________________________
65. The client has paralysis of one side of her face. The health care provider suspects:
____________________.
________________________________________
66. A child is experiencing chronic, recurrent seizure activity known as:

____________________.
________________________________________
67. An inflammation of the spinal cord is ____________________.

________________________________________
68. Deterioration in mental capacity particularly in the elderly is ____________________.

________________________________________
69. The infant experienced damage to the cerebrum at or prior to birth which may cause
_____________________________.
________________________________________
70. Inflammation of the dura mater is ____________________.

________________________________________
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71. The patient has had a stroke and is having difficulty speaking. This should be documented
as: ____________________.
________________________________________
72. The patient experienced a syncopal episode or ___________.

________________________________________
73. Inflammation of a ganglion is ____________________.

________________________________________
74. Tumor that arises from a neuroglia is a(n) ____________________.

________________________________________
75. The patient has a disease with muscle weakness due to an overproduction of antibodies.
This disease is: ____________________.
________________________________________
76. Inflammation of the meninges is ____________________.

________________________________________
77. A tumor that arises from the meninges is a(n) ____________________.

________________________________________
78. The patient stated he falls asleep at work routinely. The health care provider suspects:
____________________.
________________________________________
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79. Inflammation of the nerves is ____________________.

________________________________________
80. Partial or complete paralysis is ____________________.

________________________________________
81. The patient had a thrombus which blocked a blood vessel and caused a ____________.
________________________________________
82. Inflammation of the spinal nerve roots is ____________________.

________________________________________
83. The client is having lower back and leg pain due to nerve inflammation. The health care
provider suspects: ____________________.
________________________________________
Short Answer Questions
84. The sympathetic nervous system when activated elicits what kinds of responses within the
body?
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85. The health care provider assesses the reflex on the plantar surface of the foot for which
reflex?
86. A football player has suffered a severe concussion. Why is the health care provider
concerned?
87. The health care provider tests for a Babinski's reflex on a 45 year old male. What should
the normal response be?
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Chapter 08 - The Nervous System Key
Multiple Choice Questions
1. A part of a neuron is a(n)

A. nerve
B. cell body
C. receptor
D. acetylcholine
All neurons have three parts: cell body, dendrites and axons.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Time Per Question: 0-1 min
Topic: Structure and Function in the Nervous System
2. Neurotransmitters:
A. Transmit signals
B. Conduct impulses
C. Act as energy
D. Are the basic nerve
Neurotransmitters transmit signals over the synapse.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Intermediate
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3. A type of neuroglia that is a phagocyte is a(n)

A. oligodendroglia
B. microglia
C. astroglia
D. astrocyte
Microglia remove debris.
Bloom's: Understand
4. The brainstem includes the

A. cerebrum
B. cerebellum
C. pons
D. diencephalons
The brainstem is made up of the midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
5. The innermost layer of meninges is the

A. pia mater
B. epidural
C. arachnoid
D. dura mater
The pia mater is the innermost layer that contains many blood vessels to nourish the spinal
cord.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
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6. The patient is having difficulty moving the muscles in his legs. The nurse identifies that
which part of the spinal cord may be affected?
A. cervical
B. coccygeal
C. brachial
D. sacral
The sacral region of the spinal cord is involved in the muscles of the buttocks, thighs, feet,
legs, and voluntary sphincters
Bloom's: Apply
7. The health care provider teaches a group of medical assistants that a meningocele is
associated with
A. Tay-Sachs
B. spina bifida
C. hydrocephalus
D. concussion
A meningocele is a protrusion of the spinal meninges and is associated with spina bifida.
Bloom's: Apply
Topic: Pathological Terms
8. The medical assistant recognizes a symptom of Alzheimer's disease as

A. jerking
B. apraxia
C. paresthesia
D. demyelination
Apraxia is the inability to use familiar objects.
Bloom's: Apply
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9. A neurological symptom is
A. bleeding
B. paralysis
C. coughing
D. emesis
Paralysis is a neurological symptom. Bleeding, coughing and emesis may be a result of many
different types of injuries and illnesses.
Bloom's: Apply
10. The patient is having difficulty sleeping. Which of the following agents may be prescribed
to induce sleep?
A. hypnotic
B. analgesic
C. anticonvulsant
D. antibiotic
Hypnotics relax the nerves and induce sleep.
Bloom's: Apply
Topic: Pharmacological Terms
11. Match the medical term neuroplasty with its closest definition.
A. Dissection of a nerve
B. Suturing of a severed nerve
C. Surgical repair of a nerve
D. Surgical removal of a nerve
Neuroplasty is the surgical repair of a nerve.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Surgical Terms
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12. Match the combining form gli(o) with its closest definition.
A. Meninges
B. Bone marrow
C. Spine
D. neuroglia
The combining form gli(o) means neuroglia.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
13. Match the medical term pyrogenic with its closest definition.
A. Fever
B. Virus
C. Inflammation
D. Pain
Pyrogenic means causing fever.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Patholgical Terms
14. Match the combining form gangli(o) with its closest definition.
A. Brain
B. Ganglion
C. Nerve
D. Vagus nerve
The combining form gangli(o) means ganglion.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
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15. Match the combining form encephal(o) with its closest definition.
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Ventricle
D. Brain
The combining term encephalon(o) means brain.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
16. Match the combining form crani(o) with its closest definition.
A. Brain
B. Cranium
C. Skull
D. Spine
The combining form crani(o) means cranium.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
17. Match the combining form cerebr(o) with its closest definition.
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Brain
D. Skull
The combining term cerebr(o) means cerebrum.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
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18. Match the combining form cerebell(o) with its closest definition.
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Brain
D. Skull
The combining form cerebell(o) means cerebellum
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
19. Match the combining form mening(o) with its closest definition.
A. Neuroglia
B. Meninges
C. Nerve
D. Spine
The combining form mening(o) means meninges.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
20. Match the combining form myel(o) with its closest definition.
A. Bone marrow
B. Spine
C. Nerve
D. Brain
The combining form myel(o) means spinal cord or bone marrow.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
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21. Match the combining form neur(o) with its closest definition.
A. Spine
B. Cranium
C. Nerve
D. Meninges
The combining form neur(o) means nerve.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Word Building
22. Match the combining form spin(o) with its closest definition.
A. Spine
B. Nerve
C. Brain
D. Cranium
The combining form spin(o) means spine.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
23. Match the combining form thalam(o) with its closest definition.
A. Spine
B. Vagus nerve
C. Ventricle
D. Thalamus
The combining form thalam(o) means thalamus.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
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24. Match the combining form vag(o) with its closest definition.
A. Ventricle
B. Vagus nerve
C. Spine
D. Nerve
The combing form vag(o) means vagus nerve.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
25. Match the combining form ventricul(o) with its closest definition.
A. Ventricle
B. Vagus nerve
C. Spine
D. Brain
The combining term ventricul(o) means ventricle.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
26. The ability to respond to a stimulus is:

A. Conductivity
B. Excitability
C. Sensory
D. Efferent
Excitability is the ability to respond to a stimulus.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
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27. These carry information from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.
A. Efferent neurons
B. Afferent neurons
C. Interneurons
D. Stimulus
Afferent neurons carry information from the sensory receptors to the central nervous system.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
28. This carries impulses away from the cell body.

A. Dendrite
B. Axon
C. Synapse
D. Neurotransmitter
Axons conduct nerve impulses away from the cell body.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
29. This is the ability to transmit a signal.

A. Excitability
B. Conductivity
C. Stimulus
D. Sensory
Conductivity is the ability to transmit a signal.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
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30. This carries information to muscles and glands.

A. Afferentneurons
B. Efferentneurons
C. Conductivity
D. Interneurons
Efferent neurons convey information to the muscles and the glands from the central nervous
system.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
31. The brain is protected by the:

A. Ventricles
B. Cranium
C. Cerebrospinal fluid
D. Fissures.
The cranium protects the brain. Cerebrospinal fluid serves as a shock absorber.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
32. This fluid serves as shock absorber for the brain.

A. Cerebrospinal fluid
B. Cranium
C. Ventricles
D. Fissures
The cranium protects the brain. Cerebrospinal fluid serves as a shock absorber.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
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33. These cavities within the brain contain cerebral spinal fluid.
A. Meninges
B. Cranium
C. Fissures
D. Ventricles
The ventricle cavities in the brain contain cerebrospinal fluid.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
34. The client has experienced a head injury to the frontal lobe. The health care provider
identifies that this injury may affect:
A. Taste
B. Memory
C. Emotions
D. Expression
The frontal lobe controls voluntary movements, emotional expression and moral behavior.
Bloom's: Apply
35. The physician may inject anesthetics into this space to help address pain.
A. Dura mater
B. Pia mater
C. Subdural space
D. Epidural space
Anesthetics for pain control may be injected into the epidural space by a physician.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
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36. This system stimulates organs, glands an s senses:

The autonomic nervous system stimulates organs, glands, and senses by stimulating secretions
of various substances.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
37. This system is activated under stress.

The sympathetic system operates when the body is awakening, increasing activity, or under
stress. It helps to activate responses necessary to react to sudden changes in activity level or to
dangerous or abnormal situations.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
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38. This test is a recording of electrical and movement patterns during sleep.
B. SPECT
C. PET
D. Polysomnography
Polysomnography is a recording of electrical and movement patterns during sleep to diagnose

sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, a dangerous breathing disorder.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Diagnostic, Procedural, and Laboratory Terms
39. This test provides highly accurate images of the brain structures and physiology.
B. SPECT
C. PET
D. Polysomnography
PET is a procedure that produces brain images using radioactive isotopes and tomography. It
gives highly accurate images of the brain structures and physiology and can provide diagnoses
of various brain disorders.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
40. This test is an x-ray of the spinal cord that includes the injection of contrast material.
A. Myelogram
B. Encephalogram
C. Lumbar puncture
D. Evoked potentials
A myelogram is an x-ray of the spinal cord after a contrast medium has been injected.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
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41. If the physician suspects the client has had a stroke or head trauma, this may be ordered:
A. Myelogram
B. Encephalogram
C. Lumbar puncture
Sound waves are used to create brain images in a transcranial sonogram for diagnosing and
managing head and stroke trauma.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
42. If the physician suspects the child has meningitis, this procedure may be done:
A. Myelogram
B. Encephalogram
C. Lumbar puncture
A lumbar puncture is the removal of cerebrospinal fluid that has been withdrawn and can be
studied for the presences of diseases, including meningitis.
Bloom's: Apply
Fill in the Blank Questions
43. The basic element of the nervous system is a _____________.

nerve cell or neuron
The nerve cell or neuron is the basic element of the nervous system.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Time Per Question: 1-3 mins
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44. The three parts of a neuron are the ___________________________________.

cell body, dendrites and axon
The neuron is made of three parts: cell body, dendrites and axon.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
45. The nurse explains to a group of students that all neurons have two basic properties-
_____ and ______.
excitability conductivity
All neurons also have two basic properties- excitability or the ability to respond to a stimulus
and conductivity- the ability to transmit a signal.
Bloom's: Remember
46. The central nervous system consists of the _____ and _________.
brain and spinal cord
The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Structure Function in the Nervous System
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47. The four main divisions of the brain are the:

________________________________________________________.
brainstem, cerebellum, cerebrum, and diencephalon
The brain consists of four main divisions: brainstem, cerebellum, cerebrum, and diencephalon
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
48. Human activity is controlled by the body's 100 billion ____________________ cells.
nerve
Every activity within the body is controlled by nerve cells.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
49. The nerve impulse is stimulated to jump over the synapse by a ____________________.
neurotransmitter
Neurotransmitters are located in the sacs at the end of the terminal end fibers.
Bloom's: Understand
50. The space a nerve impulse jumps over is called the ____________________.
synapse
The space from one neuron to another is a synapse.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
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51. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that affects ____________________.

memory
Acetylcholine stimulates cells. It affects memory within the brain.
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty: Advanced
52. Dopamine is a compound involved in brain ____________________.

activity
Dopamine in a neurotransmitter within the brain.
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty: Advanced
53. Nerves are composed of bundles of ____________________.

neurons
Neurons are the basic element of the nervous system.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
54. Nerve impulses are received or transmitted by tissue or organs that are called
____________________.
receptors
Receptors either transmit or receive nerve impulses.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
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55. The average human brain weighs about ____________________ pounds.

3
The human brain weighs about three pounds.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
56. The health care provider explains to the class that the four major brain divisions are the
brainstem, cerebellum, cerebrum, and the ____________________.
diencephalon
The four major divisions of the brain are the brainstem, cerebellum, cerebrum and the
diencephalon.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
57. The substance in the brain composed mainly of nerve cells and dendrites is called
________________________________________.
gray matter
Gray matter is composed of mainly nerve cells and dendrites.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
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58. The health care provider identifies damage to the occipital lobe could affect forms of
expression and ____________________.
vision
The occipital lobe controls vision and forms of expression
Bloom's: Remember
59. The outer layer of the meninges is the ____________________ mater.

dura
The outer layer of the meninges is the dura mater.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
60. The arachnoid runs across the ____________________ space.

subdural
The arachnoid is the middle layer, and is a weblike structure that runs across the subdural
space containing cerebrospinal fluid.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
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61. There are ____________________ pairs of cranial nerves.

12
The cranial nerves consist of 12 pairs.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
62. The autonomic nervous system is divided into the sympathetic and
____________________ divisions.
Parasympathetic
The autonomic nervous system is composed of the sympathetic and parasympathetic

divisions.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
63. Electrical impulses of the brain are recorded in a(n) ____________________.

encephalogram
An encephalogram is record of the electrical impulses of the brain.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
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64. An overproduction of fluid in the brain is ____________________.

hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is an over production of fluid in the brain.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
65. The client has paralysis of one side of her face. The health care provider suspects:
____________________.
Bell's palsy
Bell's palsy is paralysis of one side of the face.
Bloom's: Apply
66. A child is experiencing chronic, recurrent seizure activity known as:

____________________.
epilepsy
Epilepsy is chronic, recurrent seizure activity.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
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67. An inflammation of the spinal cord is ____________________.

myelitis
Myelitis is inflammation of the spinal cord.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
68. Deterioration in mental capacity particularly in the elderly is ____________________.

dementia or Alzheimer disease
Dementia or Alzheimer disease is a degenerative disease that results in decreased mental

capacity.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
69. The infant experienced damage to the cerebrum at or prior to birth which may cause
_____________________________.
cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a lack of motor coordination from cerebral damage during gestation or birth.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
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70. Inflammation of the dura mater is ____________________.

duritis
Duritis is inflammation of the dura mater.
Bloom's: Understand
71. The patient has had a stroke and is having difficulty speaking. This should be documented
as: ____________________.
dysphasia
Dysphasia is speech difficulty.
Bloom's: Apply
72. The patient experienced a syncopal episode or ___________.

fainted
Syncope is the term for fainting.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
73. Inflammation of a ganglion is ____________________.

ganglitis
Ganglitis is inflammation of a ganglion.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
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74. Tumor that arises from a neuroglia is a(n) ____________________.

glioma
Glioma is the term for a tumor that arises from neuroglia.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
75. The patient has a disease with muscle weakness due to an overproduction of antibodies.
This disease is: ____________________.
Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a disease due to an over production of antibodies that causes muscle
weakness.
Bloom's: Apply
76. Inflammation of the meninges is ____________________.

meningitis
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
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77. A tumor that arises from the meninges is a(n) ____________________.

meningioma
A tumor from the meninges is a meningoma
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
78. The patient stated he falls asleep at work routinely. The health care provider suspects:
____________________.
narcolepsy
Narcolepsy occurs when the patient lapses into an uncontrollable deep sleep.
Bloom's: Apply
79. Inflammation of the nerves is ____________________.

neuritis
Neuritis is the inflammation of the nerves.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
80. Partial or complete paralysis is ____________________.

palsy
Palsy is complete or partial paralysis.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
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81. The patient had a thrombus which blocked a blood vessel and caused a ____________.
thrombotic stroke
A thrombotic stroke occurs when a blood vessel is occluded.
Bloom's: Understand
82. Inflammation of the spinal nerve roots is ____________________.

radiculitis
Radiculitis is inflammation of the spinal nerve roots.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
Topic: Word Buidling
83. The client is having lower back and leg pain due to nerve inflammation. The health care
provider suspects: ____________________.
sciatica
Sciatica is due to a nerve inflammation that causes pain in the lower back and leg.
Bloom's: Apply
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Short Answer Questions
84. The sympathetic nervous system when activated elicits what kinds of responses within the
body?
Increased heart rate and blood pressure wake and alert to dangerous or abnormal situations.
Bloom's: Apply
85. The health care provider assesses the reflex on the plantar surface of the foot for which
reflex?
Babinski's
Bloom's: Apply
86. A football player has suffered a severe concussion. Why is the health care provider
concerned?
Severe concussions can lead to coma.
Bloom's: Apply
8-43
87. The health care provider tests for a Babinski's reflex on a 45 year old male. What should
the normal response be?
No response
Bloom's: Apply
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Multiple Choice Questions

1. A part of a neuron is a(n)

3. A type of neuroglia that is a phagocyte is a(n)

4. The brainstem includes the

5. The innermost layer of meninges is the

8. The medical assistant recognizes a symptom of Alzheimer's disease as

26. The ability to respond to a stimulus is:

28. This carries impulses away from the cell body.

29. This is the ability to transmit a signal.

30. This carries information to muscles and glands.

31. The brain is protected by the:

32. This fluid serves as shock absorber for the brain.

36. This system stimulates organs, glands an s senses:

37. This system is activated under stress.

Fill in the Blank Questions

43. The basic element of the nervous system is a _____________.

44. The three parts of a neuron are the ___________________________________.

47. The four main divisions of the brain are the:

51. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that affects ____________________.

52. Dopamine is a compound involved in brain ____________________.

53. Nerves are composed of bundles of ____________________.

55. The average human brain weighs about ____________________ pounds.

59. The outer layer of the meninges is the ____________________ mater.

60. The arachnoid runs across the ____________________ space.

61. There are ____________________ pairs of cranial nerves.

63. Electrical impulses of the brain are recorded in a(n) ____________________.

64. An overproduction of fluid in the brain is ____________________.

66. A child is experiencing chronic, recurrent seizure activity known as:

67. An inflammation of the spinal cord is ____________________.

68. Deterioration in mental capacity particularly in the elderly is ____________________.

70. Inflammation of the dura mater is ____________________.

72. The patient experienced a syncopal episode or ___________.

73. Inflammation of a ganglion is ____________________.

74. Tumor that arises from a neuroglia is a(n) ____________________.

76. Inflammation of the meninges is ____________________.

77. A tumor that arises from the meninges is a(n) ____________________.

79. Inflammation of the nerves is ____________________.

80. Partial or complete paralysis is ____________________.

82. Inflammation of the spinal nerve roots is ____________________.

Short Answer Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A part of a neuron is a(n)

Neurotransmitters transmit signals over the synapse.

3. A type of neuroglia that is a phagocyte is a(n)

Microglia remove debris.

4. The brainstem includes the

The brainstem is made up of the midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata.

5. The innermost layer of meninges is the

8. The medical assistant recognizes a symptom of Alzheimer's disease as

Apraxia is the inability to use familiar objects.

Hypnotics relax the nerves and induce sleep.

Neuroplasty is the surgical repair of a nerve.

The combining form gli(o) means neuroglia.

Pyrogenic means causing fever.

The combining form gangli(o) means ganglion.

The combining term encephalon(o) means brain.

The combining form crani(o) means cranium.

The combining term cerebr(o) means cerebrum.

The combining form cerebell(o) means cerebellum

The combining form mening(o) means meninges.

The combining form myel(o) means spinal cord or bone marrow.