Question 1

Which type(s)of multiple sclerosis respond(s)best to current treatments?

Accepted Answer

A)  The relapsing-remitting form responds better than the progressive forms. 
B)  The progressive forms respond better than the relapsing-remitting form. 
C)  The relapsing-remitting and progressive forms respond about equally well. 
D)  None of these types respond to any type of treatment. 
A)  The relapsing-remitting form responds better than the progressive forms. 
B)  The progressive forms respond better than the relapsing-remitting form. 
C)  The relapsing-remitting and progressive forms respond about equally well. 
D)  None of these types respond to any type of treatment.

Question 2

Anticancer techniques involving stem cells

Accepted Answer

A)  are illegal in the United States. 
B)  were at one time considered promising,but have been abandoned due to adverse side effects. 
C)  have shown promising results in animals. 
D)  have shown promising results in human clinical trials. 
A)  are illegal in the United States. 
B)  were at one time considered promising,but have been abandoned due to adverse side effects. 
C)  have shown promising results in animals. 
D)  have shown promising results in human clinical trials.

Question 3

Gliomas 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 4

The symptoms and autopsy results from cases of chronic traumatic brain injury (CTBI)most closely resemble

Accepted Answer

A)  open head injuries. 
B)  Alzheimer's disease. 
C)  Creutzfeld-Jakob disease. 
D)  meningitis. 
A)  open head injuries. 
B)  Alzheimer's disease. 
C)  Creutzfeld-Jakob disease. 
D)  meningitis.

Question 5

Which of the following neurotransmitters has been implicated in the development of migraine headaches?

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA 
B)  serotonin 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  dopamine 
A)  GABA 
B)  serotonin 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  dopamine

Question 6

Inflammation of the brain caused by viruses is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  neurocysticercosis. 
B)  encephalitis. 
C)  meningitis. 
D)  septicaemia. 
A)  neurocysticercosis. 
B)  encephalitis. 
C)  meningitis. 
D)  septicaemia.

Question 7

A concussion

Accepted Answer

A)  is a mild injury that does not require medical attention. 
B)  is a type of open head injury. 
C)  can produce permanent brain damage. 
D)  does not produce unconsciousness. 
A)  is a mild injury that does not require medical attention. 
B)  is a type of open head injury. 
C)  can produce permanent brain damage. 
D)  does not produce unconsciousness.

Question 8

"Absence seizure" is another term for

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Open head injuries are characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  the existence of a coup and countercoup. 
B)  the development of subdural hemotomas. 
C)  penetration of the skull. 
D)  injury without penetration of the skull. 
A)  the existence of a coup and countercoup. 
B)  the development of subdural hemotomas. 
C)  penetration of the skull. 
D)  injury without penetration of the skull.

Question 10

Compared to classic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD),new variant CJD

Accepted Answer

A)  is less likely to result from eating infected beef. 
B)  is more likely to affect women than men. 
C)  appears to affect younger people. 
D)  produces fewer prion plaques in the brain. 
A)  is less likely to result from eating infected beef. 
B)  is more likely to affect women than men. 
C)  appears to affect younger people. 
D)  produces fewer prion plaques in the brain.

Question 11

The area of neural tissue surrounding an infarct is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  embolism. 
B)  thrombosis. 
C)  penumbra. 
D)  aneurysm. 
A)  embolism. 
B)  thrombosis. 
C)  penumbra. 
D)  aneurysm.

Question 12

Open head injuries are most likely to be fatal when the damage

Accepted Answer

A)  involves both hemispheres of the brain. 
B)  is localized in one hemisphere of the brain. 
C)  does not involve the ventricles. 
D)  affects a single lobe rather than multiple lobes. 
A)  involves both hemispheres of the brain. 
B)  is localized in one hemisphere of the brain. 
C)  does not involve the ventricles. 
D)  affects a single lobe rather than multiple lobes.

Question 13

The recent outbreak of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)in Great Britain and other countries probably resulted from

Accepted Answer

A)  spontaneous genetic mutations. 
B)  housing cattle in too close proximity to infected sheep. 
C)  the use of ground bone and meat in animal feed. 
D)  the use of hormones to promote growth in cattle. 
A)  spontaneous genetic mutations. 
B)  housing cattle in too close proximity to infected sheep. 
C)  the use of ground bone and meat in animal feed. 
D)  the use of hormones to promote growth in cattle.

Question 14

In a study of concussions occurring in the National Football League (NFL),losing consciousness for more than one minute was highly correlated with the athlete's needing more than a week of rest to recover.From this,we can infer that

Accepted Answer

A)  it is likely that the NFL is not following proper evaluation procedures. 
B)  losing consciousness for less than a minute is considered a Grade 1 concussion,which requires little rest before returning to play. 
C)  losing consciousness for less than a minute is considered a Grade 2 concussion,which requires at least one week of rest before returning to play. 
D)  losing consciousness for any period of time is a Grade 3 concussion,but if unconsciousness lasts less than a minute,play can be resumed after a week without symptoms. 
A)  it is likely that the NFL is not following proper evaluation procedures. 
B)  losing consciousness for less than a minute is considered a Grade 1 concussion,which requires little rest before returning to play. 
C)  losing consciousness for less than a minute is considered a Grade 2 concussion,which requires at least one week of rest before returning to play. 
D)  losing consciousness for any period of time is a Grade 3 concussion,but if unconsciousness lasts less than a minute,play can be resumed after a week without symptoms.

Question 15

Thalidomide may be useful in treating tumors due to its ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  circulate through the blood supply to destroy tumor cells. 
B)  reduce the blood supply used by tumors. 
C)  prevent metastasis. 
D)  promote encapsulation. 
A)  circulate through the blood supply to destroy tumor cells. 
B)  reduce the blood supply used by tumors. 
C)  prevent metastasis. 
D)  promote encapsulation.

Question 16

Most recent cases of new variant Creuzfeld-Jakob disease (vCJD)probably resulted from

Accepted Answer

A)  contamination from instruments used in surgical procedures. 
B)  cannibalism. 
C)  eating steak (muscle meat)from infected cattle. 
D)  eating meat from infected cattle that contains nervous system tissue. 
A)  contamination from instruments used in surgical procedures. 
B)  cannibalism. 
C)  eating steak (muscle meat)from infected cattle. 
D)  eating meat from infected cattle that contains nervous system tissue.

Question 17

The best predictor of the development of chronic traumatic brain injury (CTBI)in boxers is

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of protective headgear. 
B)  the weight class of the boxer. 
C)  their genetic makeup. 
D)  the win-loss record of the boxer. 
A)  the use of protective headgear. 
B)  the weight class of the boxer. 
C)  their genetic makeup. 
D)  the win-loss record of the boxer.

Question 18

Post-concussive syndrome

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs only in cases in which unconsciousness lasts for more than a day. 
B)  occurs only in cases in which bleeding has required surgery. 
C)  produces lack of concentration and memory loss. 
D)  is usually so mild that the patient does not notice any changes. 
A)  occurs only in cases in which unconsciousness lasts for more than a day. 
B)  occurs only in cases in which bleeding has required surgery. 
C)  produces lack of concentration and memory loss. 
D)  is usually so mild that the patient does not notice any changes.

Question 19

Ralph has been an alcoholic since he started college.Instead of undergoing a medically supervised rehabilitation,he plans to try quitting on his own.You advise Ralph that his plan is

Accepted Answer

A)  probably perfectly okay,because he has no family history of epilepsy. 
B)  probably perfectly okay,because alcohol is legal and safe. 
C)  a really bad idea,because withdrawal from GABA agonists like alcohol can lead to life-threatening seizures. 
D)  a really bad idea,because alcohol promotes seizures and quitting can bring one on. 
A)  probably perfectly okay,because he has no family history of epilepsy. 
B)  probably perfectly okay,because alcohol is legal and safe. 
C)  a really bad idea,because withdrawal from GABA agonists like alcohol can lead to life-threatening seizures. 
D)  a really bad idea,because alcohol promotes seizures and quitting can bring one on.

Question 20

Tumors in the nervous system arise from

Accepted Answer

A)  neurons and glia. 
B)  neurons and the meninges. 
C)  glia and the meninges. 
D)  neurons,glia,and the meninges. 
A)  neurons and glia. 
B)  neurons and the meninges. 
C)  glia and the meninges. 
D)  neurons,glia,and the meninges.

Which type(s)of multiple sclerosis respond(s)best to current treatments?

Anticancer techniques involving stem cells

Gliomas typically arise from

The symptoms and autopsy results from cases of chronic traumatic brain injury (CTBI)most closely resemble

Which of the following neurotransmitters has been implicated in the development of migraine headaches?

Inflammation of the brain caused by viruses is known as

A concussion

"Absence seizure" is another term for

Open head injuries are characterized by

Compared to classic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD),new variant CJD

The area of neural tissue surrounding an infarct is known as the

Open head injuries are most likely to be fatal when the damage

The recent outbreak of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)in Great Britain and other countries probably resulted from

In a study of concussions occurring in the National Football League (NFL),losing consciousness for more than one minute was highly correlated with the athlete's needing more than a week of rest to recover.From this,we can infer that

Thalidomide may be useful in treating tumors due to its ability to

Most recent cases of new variant Creuzfeld-Jakob disease (vCJD)probably resulted from

The best predictor of the development of chronic traumatic brain injury (CTBI)in boxers is

Post-concussive syndrome

Ralph has been an alcoholic since he started college.Instead of undergoing a medically supervised rehabilitation,he plans to try quitting on his own.You advise Ralph that his plan is

Tumors in the nervous system arise from

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

Which type(s)of multiple sclerosis respond(s)best to current treatments?

Anticancer techniques involving stem cells

Gliomas typically arise from

The symptoms and autopsy results from cases of chronic traumatic brain injury (CTBI)most closely resemble

Which of the following neurotransmitters has been implicated in the development of migraine headaches?

Inflammation of the brain caused by viruses is known as

A concussion

"Absence seizure" is another term for

Open head injuries are characterized by

Compared to classic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD),new variant CJD

The area of neural tissue surrounding an infarct is known as the

Open head injuries are most likely to be fatal when the damage

The recent outbreak of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)in Great Britain and other countries probably resulted from

In a study of concussions occurring in the National Football League (NFL),losing consciousness for more than one minute was highly correlated with the athlete's needing more than a week of rest to recover.From this,we can infer that

Thalidomide may be useful in treating tumors due to its ability to

Most recent cases of new variant Creuzfeld-Jakob disease (vCJD)probably resulted from

The best predictor of the development of chronic traumatic brain injury (CTBI)in boxers is

Post-concussive syndrome

Ralph has been an alcoholic since he started college.Instead of undergoing a medically supervised rehabilitation,he plans to try quitting on his own.You advise Ralph that his plan is

Tumors in the nervous system arise from

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