Question 1

The abnormal mental state characterized by confusion,disorientation,and agitation is called:

Accepted Answer

A) dementia. 
B) a convulsion. 
C) palsy. 
D) delirium. 
A) dementia. 
B) a convulsion. 
C) palsy. 
D) delirium.

Question 2

Which of the following pathological conditions occurs when there is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) Reye's syndrome 
B) cerebral palsy 
C) hydrocephalus 
D) cerebral contusion 
A) Reye's syndrome 
B) cerebral palsy 
C) hydrocephalus 
D) cerebral contusion

Question 3

The combining form that means head is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The combining form that means head is...

Question 4

Which part of the brain serves as a center for relaying impulses from the eyes,ears,and skin to the cerebrum?

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus 
B) cerebrum 
C) pons 
D) thalamus 
A) hypothalamus 
B) cerebrum 
C) pons 
D) thalamus

Question 5

A medical term that means nerve pain is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medical term that means nerve pain...

Question 6

A tractotomy is a surgical procedure used to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain and shunt it toward the abdominal cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system stimulates the body in times of stress and crisis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An aura is an unusual sensation that occurs before a seizure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding the autonomic nervous system is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) The parasympathetic branch slows down the heart rate. 
B) The sympathetic branch dilates airways. 
C) The parasympathetic branch inhibits digestion. 
D) The sympathetic branch raises blood pressure. 
A) The parasympathetic branch slows down the heart rate. 
B) The sympathetic branch dilates airways. 
C) The parasympathetic branch inhibits digestion. 
D) The sympathetic branch raises blood pressure.

The abnormal mental state characterized by confusion,disorientation,and agitation is called:

Which of the following pathological conditions occurs when there is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain?

The combining form that means head is ________.

Which part of the brain serves as a center for relaying impulses from the eyes,ears,and skin to the cerebrum?

A medical term that means nerve pain is ________.

A tractotomy is a surgical procedure used to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain and shunt it toward the abdominal cavity.

The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system stimulates the body in times of stress and crisis.

An aura is an unusual sensation that occurs before a seizure.

Which of the following statements regarding the autonomic nervous system is NOT true?

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Exam 12: Nervous System and Mental Health

The abnormal mental state characterized by confusion,disorientation,and agitation is called:

Which of the following pathological conditions occurs when there is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain?

The combining form that means head is ________.

Which part of the brain serves as a center for relaying impulses from the eyes,ears,and skin to the cerebrum?

A medical term that means nerve pain is ________.

A tractotomy is a surgical procedure used to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain and shunt it toward the abdominal cavity.

The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system stimulates the body in times of stress and crisis.

An aura is an unusual sensation that occurs before a seizure.

Which of the following statements regarding the autonomic nervous system is NOT true?

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Body Organization

Integumentary System

Musculoskeletal System

Cardiovascular System

Blood and the Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Special Senses: the Eye and Ear

knowledge of mood and emotions.

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