Question 1

How does a health care provider assess the severity of a coma?

Accepted Answer

Health care providers usually use the Gl

Question 2

Meningiomas typically arise from

Accepted Answer

A)  neurons. 
B)  astrocytes and oligodendrocytes. 
C)  Schwann cells. 
D)  the membranes covering the brain. 
A)  neurons. 
B)  astrocytes and oligodendrocytes. 
C)  Schwann cells. 
D)  the membranes covering the brain.

Question 3

Major causes of open head injuries in the United States include

Accepted Answer

A)  boxing and playing football. 
B)  gunshot wounds and skull fractures. 
C)  playing soccer. 
D)  aneurysms. 
A)  boxing and playing football. 
B)  gunshot wounds and skull fractures. 
C)  playing soccer. 
D)  aneurysms.

Question 4

The herpes simplex virus responsible for cold sores and genital herpes can produce a type of secondary encephalitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Auras typically occur before

Accepted Answer

A)  all partial seizures,but not before a generalized seizure. 
B)  some partial seizures,but not before a generalized seizure. 
C)  all general seizures,but not before partial seizures. 
D)  some general seizures,but not before partial seizures. 
A)  all partial seizures,but not before a generalized seizure. 
B)  some partial seizures,but not before a generalized seizure. 
C)  all general seizures,but not before partial seizures. 
D)  some general seizures,but not before partial seizures.

Question 6

In children,epilepsy may be improved by a diet that is high in _________ and low in _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fat;glucose 
B)  protein;fat 
C)  glucose;fat 
D)  fat;protein 
A)  fat;glucose 
B)  protein;fat 
C)  glucose;fat 
D)  fat;protein

Question 7

Multiple small strokes

Accepted Answer

A)  typically are no cause for concern. 
B)  are not predictive of later larger strokes. 
C)  can produce significant damage. 
D)  do not produce true infarcts. 
A)  typically are no cause for concern. 
B)  are not predictive of later larger strokes. 
C)  can produce significant damage. 
D)  do not produce true infarcts.

Question 8

The "3/sec spike and wave" pattern is observed during

Accepted Answer

A)  simple partial seizures. 
B)  complex partial seizures. 
C)  petit mal seizures. 
D)  the Jacksonian march. 
A)  simple partial seizures. 
B)  complex partial seizures. 
C)  petit mal seizures. 
D)  the Jacksonian march.

Question 9

The sheep disease "scrapie" can spread to

Accepted Answer

A)  humans,but not to cows. 
B)  cows,but not to humans. 
C)  both cows and humans. 
D)  neither cows nor humans. 
A)  humans,but not to cows. 
B)  cows,but not to humans. 
C)  both cows and humans. 
D)  neither cows nor humans.

Question 10

Larger numbers of strokes result from ischemia than from cerebral hemorrhages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The leading cause of closed head injuries in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A)  playing football. 
B)  transportation accidents. 
C)  playing soccer. 
D)  boxing. 
A)  playing football. 
B)  transportation accidents. 
C)  playing soccer. 
D)  boxing.

Question 12

Josh was playing Halo 3 with some friends when he suddenly experienced a seizure.It is most likely that Josh

Accepted Answer

A)  has an infection that is causing a very high temperature. 
B)  has a history of epilepsy beginning early in childhood. 
C)  will not have another seizure of this type as long as he plays for less than 4 hours at a time. 
D)  will be diagnosed with photosensitive epilepsy. 
A)  has an infection that is causing a very high temperature. 
B)  has a history of epilepsy beginning early in childhood. 
C)  will not have another seizure of this type as long as he plays for less than 4 hours at a time. 
D)  will be diagnosed with photosensitive epilepsy.

Question 13

Compared with bacterial meningitis,viral meningitis is

Accepted Answer

A)  less common and less serious. 
B)  less common and more serious. 
C)  more common and less serious. 
D)  more common and more serious. 
A)  less common and less serious. 
B)  less common and more serious. 
C)  more common and less serious. 
D)  more common and more serious.

Question 14

Individuals experience violent,rhythmic contractions during

Accepted Answer

A)  the tonic phase of grand mal seizures. 
B)  the clonic phase of grand mal seizures. 
C)  petit mal seizures. 
D)  the Jacksonian march. 
A)  the tonic phase of grand mal seizures. 
B)  the clonic phase of grand mal seizures. 
C)  petit mal seizures. 
D)  the Jacksonian march.

Question 15

In this illustration,abnormal electrical activity travels from its origin,labeled number 1 or the ____________________ to the opposite hemisphere by way of the ____________________,which is labeled number 2.

Accepted Answer

primary se

Question 16

Megan was assessing a patient injured in an automobile accident for neural damage,and noticed that he had exaggerated reflexes and stronger than normal muscle tone.She correctly guessed that the patient

Accepted Answer

A)  probably had not suffered any permanent damage,but was experiencing stress due to the accident. 
B)  had suffered damage to his peripheral nervous system,but not his central nervous system. 
C)  had suffered spinal damage. 
D)  had suffered damage to motor areas of his brain. 
A)  probably had not suffered any permanent damage,but was experiencing stress due to the accident. 
B)  had suffered damage to his peripheral nervous system,but not his central nervous system. 
C)  had suffered spinal damage. 
D)  had suffered damage to motor areas of his brain.

Question 17

The site of damage on the opposite side of an initial blow in a closed head injury is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  thrombosis. 
B)  hematoma. 
C)  coup. 
D)  countercoup. 
A)  thrombosis. 
B)  hematoma. 
C)  coup. 
D)  countercoup.

Question 18

Human clinical trials of fetal cell implants for the treatment of stroke damage

Accepted Answer

A)  have not yet been approved. 
B)  have not resulted in significant improvement. 
C)  have been encouraging enough that work is continuing in this area. 
D)  suggest that the technique may do more harm than good. 
A)  have not yet been approved. 
B)  have not resulted in significant improvement. 
C)  have been encouraging enough that work is continuing in this area. 
D)  suggest that the technique may do more harm than good.

Question 19

PrPC stands for ____________________,whereas PrPSC stands for ____________________.

Accepted Answer

prion prot

Question 20

Generalized seizures appear to involve circuits connecting the

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus and cerebral cortex. 
B)  temporal lobes. 
C)  hypothalamus and amygdala. 
D)  basal ganglia and the substantia nigra. 
A)  thalamus and cerebral cortex. 
B)  temporal lobes. 
C)  hypothalamus and amygdala. 
D)  basal ganglia and the substantia nigra.

How does a health care provider assess the severity of a coma?

Meningiomas typically arise from

Major causes of open head injuries in the United States include

The herpes simplex virus responsible for cold sores and genital herpes can produce a type of secondary encephalitis.

Auras typically occur before

In children,epilepsy may be improved by a diet that is high in _ and low in _.

Multiple small strokes

The "3/sec spike and wave" pattern is observed during

The sheep disease "scrapie" can spread to

Larger numbers of strokes result from ischemia than from cerebral hemorrhages.

The leading cause of closed head injuries in the United States is

Josh was playing Halo 3 with some friends when he suddenly experienced a seizure.It is most likely that Josh

Compared with bacterial meningitis,viral meningitis is

Individuals experience violent,rhythmic contractions during

In this illustration,abnormal electrical activity travels from its origin,labeled number 1 or the to the opposite hemisphere by way of the ,which is labeled number 2.

Megan was assessing a patient injured in an automobile accident for neural damage,and noticed that he had exaggerated reflexes and stronger than normal muscle tone.She correctly guessed that the patient

The site of damage on the opposite side of an initial blow in a closed head injury is known as the

Human clinical trials of fetal cell implants for the treatment of stroke damage

PrP^C stands for ,whereas PrP^SC stands for .

Generalized seizures appear to involve circuits connecting the

Introducing Biological Psychology

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Psychological Disorders

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Exam 15: Neurological Disorders

How does a health care provider assess the severity of a coma?

Meningiomas typically arise from

Major causes of open head injuries in the United States include

The herpes simplex virus responsible for cold sores and genital herpes can produce a type of secondary encephalitis.

Auras typically occur before

In children,epilepsy may be improved by a diet that is high in _________ and low in _________.

Multiple small strokes

The "3/sec spike and wave" pattern is observed during

The sheep disease "scrapie" can spread to

Larger numbers of strokes result from ischemia than from cerebral hemorrhages.

The leading cause of closed head injuries in the United States is

Josh was playing Halo 3 with some friends when he suddenly experienced a seizure.It is most likely that Josh

Compared with bacterial meningitis,viral meningitis is

Individuals experience violent,rhythmic contractions during

In this illustration,abnormal electrical activity travels from its origin,labeled number 1 or the ____________________ to the opposite hemisphere by way of the ____________________,which is labeled number 2.

Megan was assessing a patient injured in an automobile accident for neural damage,and noticed that he had exaggerated reflexes and stronger than normal muscle tone.She correctly guessed that the patient

The site of damage on the opposite side of an initial blow in a closed head injury is known as the

Human clinical trials of fetal cell implants for the treatment of stroke damage

PrPC stands for ____________________,whereas PrPSC stands for ____________________.

Generalized seizures appear to involve circuits connecting the

Introducing Biological Psychology

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Psychological Disorders

Filters

In children,epilepsy may be improved by a diet that is high in _ and low in _.

In this illustration,abnormal electrical activity travels from its origin,labeled number 1 or the to the opposite hemisphere by way of the ,which is labeled number 2.

PrP^C stands for ,whereas PrP^SC stands for .