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Chapter 11 Nervous System Quiz
Chapter 11 Nervous System Quiz
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06/27/2015

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What is a deep, prolonged unconsciousness from which the patient cannot be aroused-ususally the result of a head injury, neurological disease, acute hydrocephalus, intoxication or metabolic abnormalities?
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coma
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A congential lack of formation of major portions of the brain is:
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anencephaly
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Difficulty in the articulation (pronunciation) of speech is:
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dysarthria
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What is an involuntary muscle contraction of sudden onset?
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spasm
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Paralysis of the arms, legs, and trunk is:
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quadriplegia
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Lack or impairment of the ability to form or understand speech is:
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aphasia
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A lack of musclar coordination is:
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ataxia
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A form of fainting that results from abrupt emotional stress is:
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vasovagal attack
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Damage to the upper brainstem that leaves the patient paralyzed and mute is called:
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locked-in state
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Facial nerve paralysis is:
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Bell's palsy
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A condition of abnormal accumulation of fluid in the ventricles of the brain is:
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hydrocephalus
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The group of disorders characterized by recurrent seizures, sensory disturbances, abnormal behavior, and/or loss of consciousness is:
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epilepsy
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A feeling of prickling, burning, or numbness is:
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paresthesia
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A progressive, neurodegenerative disease in which patients exhibit an impairment of cognitive functioning is:
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Alzheimer's disease
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What is a neuromusclar response to abnormal electrical activity within the brain, also called convulsions?
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seizures
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What is a disorder characterized by sudden attacks of sleep?
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narcolepsy
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Any infection or inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord is:
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meningitis
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A localized collection of blood, usually clotted, in an organ, tissue, or space, caused by a break in the wall of a blood vessel, is a(n):
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hematoma
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The condition that denotes difficulty swallowing is:
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dysphagia
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A sensation that may precede the onset of a migraine is a(n):
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aura
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Dizziness is:
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vertigo
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A degenerative, fatal disease of the motor neurons in which patients exhibit progressive muscle weakness and atrophy is:
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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Loss of memory caused by brain damage or severe emotional trauma is:
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amnesia
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A head injury of sufficient force to bruise the brain is:
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cerebral contusion
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Fainting is:
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syncope
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