Exam 13: Diseases of the Nervous System and the Special Senses

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The polio virus is transmitted _____.

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The _____ lobes are responsible for the senses and the ability to understand spoken language.

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About 70% to 90% of children with spina bifida also have hydrocephalus.

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Which of the following is NOT used to diagnose epilepsy?

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Death from pulmonary failure or lung infections occurs 3 to 5 years after the onset of ALS symptoms.

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Axons of many neurons are insulated by a lipoprotein covering called _____.

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One of the signs of _____ in infants includes bulging fontanels, irritability, and poor reflexes.

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In spina bifida the meninges fails to fuse correctly.

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The largest part of the brain is the _____, which interprets sensory information, directs motor activities, and houses intelligence and personality.

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The signs and symptoms of rabies occur _____.

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The signs and symptoms of _____ arise suddenly and include numbness, loss of vision, muscle weakness on one side of the face or body, confusion, and difficulty walking, speaking, and understanding.

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_____ is a disorder characterized by shaking of the hands and head, especially during voluntary movements.

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The cause of ALS is _____.

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_____ is an inflammation of the brain, most often caused by a viral infection.

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Animal and human vaccinations has made rabies rare in the United States.

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Severe traumatic brain injury occurs in two forms: closed injuries and open injuries.

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Medications to counteract blood-thinning medications may be given for hemorrhagic stroke patients.

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Infant vaccination has greatly reduced the occurrence of meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae tybe b (Hib).

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The cause of Parkinson's disease is related to reduced levels of the neurotransmitters _____.

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The brain is covered by three layers of tissue called the _____.

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