Question 1

Which of the following is a form of epilepsy that occurs only in women and the trigger is the changing hormone levels that occur across the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hormonal epilepsy 
B)  Acanbecial epilepsy 
C)  Estrocycle epilepsy 
D)  Embolic epilepsy 
E)  Catamenial epilepsy 
A)  Hormonal epilepsy 
B)  Acanbecial epilepsy 
C)  Estrocycle epilepsy 
D)  Embolic epilepsy 
E)  Catamenial epilepsy E

Question 2

The process of splitting in two is known as _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  crevicing 
B)  fissure rift 
C)  bifurcation 
D)  gestation 
E)  dividation 
A)  crevicing 
B)  fissure rift 
C)  bifurcation 
D)  gestation 
E)  dividation C

Question 3

Which of the following is not a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  flattened affect 
B)  social withdrawal 
C)  reduced speech 
D)  rapid motor movements 
E)  reduced motivation 
A)  flattened affect 
B)  social withdrawal 
C)  reduced speech 
D)  rapid motor movements 
E)  reduced motivation D

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding epilepsy are true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is possible to have a have seizure without a convulsion. 
B)  It is possible to have a convulsion without a seizure. 
C)  Seizures and convulsions always occur simultaneously. 
D)  It is impossible to know if one is having a seizure unless there is also a convulsion. 
A)  It is possible to have a have seizure without a convulsion. 
B)  It is possible to have a convulsion without a seizure. 
C)  Seizures and convulsions always occur simultaneously. 
D)  It is impossible to know if one is having a seizure unless there is also a convulsion.

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct term for a progressive neurodegenerative disease that is characterized by degeneration of the upper and lower motor neurons?

Accepted Answer

A)  atherosclerosis 
B)  amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 
C)  lateral amyotrophic degenerative disorder 
D)  lateral degenerative disorder 
E)  motor neuron malformation 
A)  atherosclerosis 
B)  amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 
C)  lateral amyotrophic degenerative disorder 
D)  lateral degenerative disorder 
E)  motor neuron malformation

Question 6

Medulloblastoma tends to occur in which areas of the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum and brainstem 
B)  cerebellum and thalamus 
C)  telencephalon and thalamus 
D)  telencephalon and brainstem 
E)  basal ganglia and thalamus 
A)  cerebellum and brainstem 
B)  cerebellum and thalamus 
C)  telencephalon and thalamus 
D)  telencephalon and brainstem 
E)  basal ganglia and thalamus

Question 7

A tumor that moves into neural tissue with no clear boundaries is said to_________.

Accepted Answer

A)  infiltrate 
B)  progress 
C)  develop 
D)  penetrate 
E)  expand 
A)  infiltrate 
B)  progress 
C)  develop 
D)  penetrate 
E)  expand

Question 8

Which of the following is not true regarding amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  ALS is progressive and terminal 
B)  Muscles that are responsible for breathing are effected in individuals with ALS 
C)  Some cases of ALS appear to be familial 
D)  The cure for ALS is only effective in 2% of cases. 
E)  ALS tends to affect men more than women 
A)  ALS is progressive and terminal 
B)  Muscles that are responsible for breathing are effected in individuals with ALS 
C)  Some cases of ALS appear to be familial 
D)  The cure for ALS is only effective in 2% of cases. 
E)  ALS tends to affect men more than women

Question 9

What is the term for a viral infection of the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  viral meningioma 
B)  viral infiltration 
C)  status meningitis 
D)  viral metastases 
E)  viral meningitis 
A)  viral meningioma 
B)  viral infiltration 
C)  status meningitis 
D)  viral metastases 
E)  viral meningitis

Question 10

Studies on people with schizophrenia have indicated that…

Accepted Answer

A)  demyelinization in the frontal cortex causes the loss of concentration seen in schizophrenia patients. 
B)  there may be an overproduction of dopamine receptors in the basal ganglia. 
C)  schizophrenia may be caused by a heritable vulnerability to some environmental trigger. 
D)  symptoms associated with schizophrenia may be due to an excessive release of glutamate. 
A)  demyelinization in the frontal cortex causes the loss of concentration seen in schizophrenia patients. 
B)  there may be an overproduction of dopamine receptors in the basal ganglia. 
C)  schizophrenia may be caused by a heritable vulnerability to some environmental trigger. 
D)  symptoms associated with schizophrenia may be due to an excessive release of glutamate.

Question 11

The abnormal tightness or stiffness of a muscle is known as…

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle tension 
B)  spasticity 
C)  thrombosis 
D)  cramping 
E)  tensionitis 
A)  muscle tension 
B)  spasticity 
C)  thrombosis 
D)  cramping 
E)  tensionitis

Question 12

Which of the following statements defines embolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  A blood clot that remains at the point at which it was formed. 
B)  A clot, bubble or piece of fat that moves along the length of a vein or artery, blocking the flow of blood. 
C)  The process of splitting in two. 
D)  A condition that occurs when fatty deposits build up inside the walls of blood vessels, which can constrict or completely block the blood vessel. 
A)  A blood clot that remains at the point at which it was formed. 
B)  A clot, bubble or piece of fat that moves along the length of a vein or artery, blocking the flow of blood. 
C)  The process of splitting in two. 
D)  A condition that occurs when fatty deposits build up inside the walls of blood vessels, which can constrict or completely block the blood vessel.

Question 13

What is the term for a quick-growing malignant tumor?

Accepted Answer

A)  glioblastoma 
B)  glioma 
C)  intracerebral glioma 
D)  medullablastoma 
E)  meningiomas 
A)  glioblastoma 
B)  glioma 
C)  intracerebral glioma 
D)  medullablastoma 
E)  meningiomas

Question 14

Which of the following is true regarding bacterial meningitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  This infection is potentially lethal. 
B)  Symptoms include high fever and stiff neck. 
C)  Treatment includes antibiotic medications. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  This infection is potentially lethal. 
B)  Symptoms include high fever and stiff neck. 
C)  Treatment includes antibiotic medications. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 15

The component of a generalized seizure that involves jerking of the body's extremities due to the contraction and relaxation of muscles is known as the_________phase.

Accepted Answer

A)  stoic 
B)  rigid 
C)  phalic 
D)  tonic 
E)  clonic 
A)  stoic 
B)  rigid 
C)  phalic 
D)  tonic 
E)  clonic

Question 16

The point of impact to the head when a brain injury occurred is known as the…

Accepted Answer

A)  focus 
B)  indicate 
C)  impact site 
D)  coup 
E)  infarct 
A)  focus 
B)  indicate 
C)  impact site 
D)  coup 
E)  infarct

Question 17

Which of the following defines atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  A traumatic fistula that usually occurs between an artery and a vein. 
B)  A chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the joints. 
C)  A condition that occurs when fatty deposits build up inside the walls of blood vessels, which can constrict or completely block the blood vessel. 
D)  Malformed arteries and vessels that have extra or missing connections, resulting in abnormal blood flow, which tend to form along the middle cerebral artery. 
E)  A progressive neurodegenerative disease that is characterized by degeneration of the upper and lower motor neurons. 
A)  A traumatic fistula that usually occurs between an artery and a vein. 
B)  A chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the joints. 
C)  A condition that occurs when fatty deposits build up inside the walls of blood vessels, which can constrict or completely block the blood vessel. 
D)  Malformed arteries and vessels that have extra or missing connections, resulting in abnormal blood flow, which tend to form along the middle cerebral artery. 
E)  A progressive neurodegenerative disease that is characterized by degeneration of the upper and lower motor neurons.

Question 18

Which of the following defines thrombosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abnormally formed dendritic cells that lead to the condition thrombositis. 
B)  A blood clot that remains at the point at which it was formed. 
C)  Areas of veins or arteries that dilate because of local weaknesses. 
D)  An abnormal growth of tissue or cells in the central nervous system. 
E)  A dramatic drop of white blood cells in the lymphatic system. 
A)  Abnormally formed dendritic cells that lead to the condition thrombositis. 
B)  A blood clot that remains at the point at which it was formed. 
C)  Areas of veins or arteries that dilate because of local weaknesses. 
D)  An abnormal growth of tissue or cells in the central nervous system. 
E)  A dramatic drop of white blood cells in the lymphatic system.

Question 19

It is estimated that approximately 15% of patients with mild traumatic brain injury are still disabled for _________after the injury.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  one years 
D)  two years 
A)  2 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  one years 
D)  two years

Question 20

Which of the following accurately describes partial-complex seizures?

Accepted Answer

A)  seizures that are associated with involuntary complicated motor acts and impairments of consciousness during convulsions. 
B)  seizures in which the abnormal EEG activity is limited to one area of the brain and are not always accompanied by convulsions. 
C)  seizures which involve the whole brain but only minor convulsions. 
D)  seizures which are associated with impaired consciousness but no changes are seen in movements. 
E)  seizures which involve the entire body convulsing. 
A)  seizures that are associated with involuntary complicated motor acts and impairments of consciousness during convulsions. 
B)  seizures in which the abnormal EEG activity is limited to one area of the brain and are not always accompanied by convulsions. 
C)  seizures which involve the whole brain but only minor convulsions. 
D)  seizures which are associated with impaired consciousness but no changes are seen in movements. 
E)  seizures which involve the entire body convulsing.

Which of the following is a form of epilepsy that occurs only in women and the trigger is the changing hormone levels that occur across the menstrual cycle?

The process of splitting in two is known as _________.

Which of the following is not a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

Which of the following statements regarding epilepsy are true?

Which of the following is the correct term for a progressive neurodegenerative disease that is characterized by degeneration of the upper and lower motor neurons?

Medulloblastoma tends to occur in which areas of the central nervous system?

A tumor that moves into neural tissue with no clear boundaries is said to_________.

Which of the following is not true regarding amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

What is the term for a viral infection of the central nervous system?

Studies on people with schizophrenia have indicated that…

The abnormal tightness or stiffness of a muscle is known as…

Which of the following statements defines embolism?

What is the term for a quick-growing malignant tumor?

Which of the following is true regarding bacterial meningitis?

The component of a generalized seizure that involves jerking of the body's extremities due to the contraction and relaxation of muscles is known as the_________phase.

The point of impact to the head when a brain injury occurred is known as the…

Which of the following defines atherosclerosis?

Which of the following defines thrombosis?

It is estimated that approximately 15% of patients with mild traumatic brain injury are still disabled for _________after the injury.

Which of the following accurately describes partial-complex seizures?

Introduction to Neuropsychology Objectives

Neuroanatomy

Techniques in Neuropsychology

Laterality

The Sensorimotor System

Sensation and Perception: Vision

Memory

Hearing and Language Processing

Emotion

Spatial Ability

Attention and Consciousness

Humans, Human Brains, and Evolution

Neural Development

Neuropsychological Assessment

Recovery of Function Objectives

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Exam 14: Human Brain Damage

Which of the following is a form of epilepsy that occurs only in women and the trigger is the changing hormone levels that occur across the menstrual cycle?

The process of splitting in two is known as _________.

Which of the following is not a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

Which of the following statements regarding epilepsy are true?

Which of the following is the correct term for a progressive neurodegenerative disease that is characterized by degeneration of the upper and lower motor neurons?

Medulloblastoma tends to occur in which areas of the central nervous system?

A tumor that moves into neural tissue with no clear boundaries is said to_________.

Which of the following is not true regarding amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

What is the term for a viral infection of the central nervous system?

Studies on people with schizophrenia have indicated that…

The abnormal tightness or stiffness of a muscle is known as…

Which of the following statements defines embolism?

What is the term for a quick-growing malignant tumor?

Which of the following is true regarding bacterial meningitis?

The component of a generalized seizure that involves jerking of the body's extremities due to the contraction and relaxation of muscles is known as the_________phase.

The point of impact to the head when a brain injury occurred is known as the…

Which of the following defines atherosclerosis?

Which of the following defines thrombosis?

It is estimated that approximately 15% of patients with mild traumatic brain injury are still disabled for _________after the injury.

Which of the following accurately describes partial-complex seizures?

Introduction to Neuropsychology Objectives

Neuroanatomy

Techniques in Neuropsychology

Laterality

The Sensorimotor System

Sensation and Perception: Vision

Memory

Hearing and Language Processing

Emotion

Spatial Ability

Attention and Consciousness

Humans, Human Brains, and Evolution

Neural Development

Neuropsychological Assessment

Recovery of Function Objectives

Filters