Question 1

Fear of enclosed spaces is

Accepted Answer

A)  acrophobia. 
B)  agoraphobia. 
C)  anthropophobia. 
D)  claustrophobia. 
A)  acrophobia. 
B)  agoraphobia. 
C)  anthropophobia. 
D)  claustrophobia.

Question 2

Dorsiflexion of the great toe when the plantar surface of the sole is stimulated is a

Accepted Answer

A)  Phalen test. 
B)  Babinski's reflex. 
C)  Babinski's sign. 
D)  Wernicke sign. 
A)  Phalen test. 
B)  Babinski's reflex. 
C)  Babinski's sign. 
D)  Wernicke sign.

Question 3

What is an autoimmune disorder marked by acute polyneuritis, producing profound myasthenia that may lead to paralysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Guillain-Barré syndrome 
B)  Multiple sclerosis 
C)  Bell's palsy 
D)  Shingles 
A)  Guillain-Barré syndrome 
B)  Multiple sclerosis 
C)  Bell's palsy 
D)  Shingles

Question 4

What is a cancer arising from embryonic tissue in the cerebellum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medulloblastoma 
B)  Neuroblastoma 
C)  Meningioma 
D)  Astrocytoma 
A)  Medulloblastoma 
B)  Neuroblastoma 
C)  Meningioma 
D)  Astrocytoma

Question 5

The loss or diminution of the Achilles tendon reflex, seen in sciatica, is a

Accepted Answer

A)  Phalen test. 
B)  Babinski's reflex. 
C)  Babinski's sign. 
D)  Wernicke sign. 
A)  Phalen test. 
B)  Babinski's reflex. 
C)  Babinski's sign. 
D)  Wernicke sign.

Question 6

A condition of abnormal development of social interaction, impaired communication, and repetitive behaviors is

Accepted Answer

A)  delirium. 
B)  dementia. 
C)  defense mechanism. 
D)  autism spectrum disorder. 
A)  delirium. 
B)  dementia. 
C)  defense mechanism. 
D)  autism spectrum disorder.

Question 7

What is extended emotional response to a traumatic event, with symptoms that may include flashbacks, anhedonia, hypervigilance, and insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A)  ODD 
B)  OCD 
C)  PTSD 
D)  SAD 
A)  ODD 
B)  OCD 
C)  PTSD 
D)  SAD

Question 8

A normal psychological impulse drive associated with sensuality, expressions of desire, or creativity is

Accepted Answer

A)  anhedonia. 
B)  libido. 
C)  akathisia. 
D)  confabulation. 
A)  anhedonia. 
B)  libido. 
C)  akathisia. 
D)  confabulation.

Question 9

A slow-growing, usually benign tumor of the meninges is a

Accepted Answer

A)  meningioma. 
B)  neuroblastoma. 
C)  neuroma. 
D)  neurofibroma. 
A)  meningioma. 
B)  neuroblastoma. 
C)  neuroma. 
D)  neurofibroma.

Question 10

An infection or inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord is

Accepted Answer

A)  meningitis. 
B)  encephalitis. 
C)  polyneuritis. 
D)  radiculitis. 
A)  meningitis. 
B)  encephalitis. 
C)  polyneuritis. 
D)  radiculitis.

Question 11

Afferent nerves are also called

Accepted Answer

A)  motor nerves. 
B)  peripheral nerves. 
C)  interneurons. 
D)  sensory nerves. 
A)  motor nerves. 
B)  peripheral nerves. 
C)  interneurons. 
D)  sensory nerves.

Question 12

Headache of vascular origin is

Accepted Answer

A)  an aura. 
B)  a migraine. 
C)  encephalitis. 
D)  meningitis. 
A)  an aura. 
B)  a migraine. 
C)  encephalitis. 
D)  meningitis.

Question 13

Paralysis of the lower limbs and trunk is

Accepted Answer

A)  hemiplegia. 
B)  hemiparesis. 
C)  diplegia. 
D)  paraplegia. 
A)  hemiplegia. 
B)  hemiparesis. 
C)  diplegia. 
D)  paraplegia.

Question 14

A tube used to drain fluid from brain ventricles into the abdominal cavity is

Accepted Answer

A)  a craniectomy. 
B)  stereotaxic radiosurgery. 
C)  ventriculoperitoneal shunt. 
D)  trephination. 
A)  a craniectomy. 
B)  stereotaxic radiosurgery. 
C)  ventriculoperitoneal shunt. 
D)  trephination.

Question 15

Who publishes the official listing of mental disorders for the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food and Drug Administration 
B)  American Medical Association 
C)  American Psychiatric Association 
D)  World Health Organization 
A)  Food and Drug Administration 
B)  American Medical Association 
C)  American Psychiatric Association 
D)  World Health Organization

Question 16

Use of a fiberoptic camera to visualize neural structures is

Accepted Answer

A)  a lumbar puncture. 
B)  neuroendoscopy. 
C)  electroencephalography. 
D)  a nerve conduction test. 
A)  a lumbar puncture. 
B)  neuroendoscopy. 
C)  electroencephalography. 
D)  a nerve conduction test.

Question 17

Paralysis of the same body part on both sides of the body is

Accepted Answer

A)  hemiplegia. 
B)  hemiparesis. 
C)  diplegia. 
D)  paraplegia. 
A)  hemiplegia. 
B)  hemiparesis. 
C)  diplegia. 
D)  paraplegia.

Question 18

Muscular weakness or slight paralysis on the left or right side of the body is

Accepted Answer

A)  hemiplegia. 
B)  hemiparesis. 
C)  diplegia. 
D)  paraplegia. 
A)  hemiplegia. 
B)  hemiparesis. 
C)  diplegia. 
D)  paraplegia.

Question 19

Destruction of a nerve is

Accepted Answer

A)  nerve block. 
B)  neurolysis. 
C)  neuroplasty. 
D)  neurorrhaphy. 
A)  nerve block. 
B)  neurolysis. 
C)  neuroplasty. 
D)  neurorrhaphy.

Question 20

Weather-induced depression due to decreased exposure to sunlight in autumn and winter is

Accepted Answer

A)  ODD. 
B)  OCD. 
C)  PTSD. 
D)  SAD. 
A)  ODD. 
B)  OCD. 
C)  PTSD. 
D)  SAD.

Exam 12: Nervous System and Mental Health

Fear of enclosed spaces is

Dorsiflexion of the great toe when the plantar surface of the sole is stimulated is a

What is an autoimmune disorder marked by acute polyneuritis, producing profound myasthenia that may lead to paralysis?

What is a cancer arising from embryonic tissue in the cerebellum?

The loss or diminution of the Achilles tendon reflex, seen in sciatica, is a

A condition of abnormal development of social interaction, impaired communication, and repetitive behaviors is

What is extended emotional response to a traumatic event, with symptoms that may include flashbacks, anhedonia, hypervigilance, and insomnia?

A normal psychological impulse drive associated with sensuality, expressions of desire, or creativity is

A slow-growing, usually benign tumor of the meninges is a

An infection or inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord is

Afferent nerves are also called

Headache of vascular origin is

Paralysis of the lower limbs and trunk is

A tube used to drain fluid from brain ventricles into the abdominal cavity is

Who publishes the official listing of mental disorders for the United States?

Use of a fiberoptic camera to visualize neural structures is

Paralysis of the same body part on both sides of the body is

Muscular weakness or slight paralysis on the left or right side of the body is

Destruction of a nerve is

Weather-induced depression due to decreased exposure to sunlight in autumn and winter is

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