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The Nervous System - Quiz A

front 1

A/An __________ brain injury is caused by a blow to the head or a penetrating head injury that damages the brain.

back 1

traumatic

front 2

The term __________ describes the absence of normal sensation, especially sensitivity to pain, that is induced by the administration of an anesthetic.

back 2

anesthesia

front 3

The use of ultrasound imaging to diagnose a shift in the midline structures of the brain is known as __________ .

back 3

echoencephalography

front 4

The temporary paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve that causes paralysis only of the affected side of the face is known as __________.

back 4

Bell's palsy

front 5

An excessive fear of spiders is known as __________ .

back 5

arachnophobia

front 6

A/An __________ is a tumor of the spinal cord. This term also means an abnormal proliferation of bone marrow tissue

back 6

myelosis

front 7

The __________ nervous system prepares the body for emergencies and stress by increasing the breathing rate, heart rate, and blood flow to muscles.

back 7

sympathetic

front 8

A deep state of unconsciousness marked by the absence of spontaneous eye movements, no response to painful stimuli, and the lack of speech is known as a/an __________ .

back 8

coma

front 9

A/An __________ stroke, which is the most common type of stroke in older people, occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked.

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ischemic

front 10

The term __________ describes a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities, including memory, thinking, and judgment, that is often accompanied by personality changes.

back 10

dementia

front 11

A/An __________ is a state of impaired awareness in which the mind and senses are dulled to environmental stimuli.

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stupor

front 12

A cerebral __________ is the bruising of brain tissue as the result of a head injury.

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contusion

front 13

The condition known as __________ is an inflammation of the brain.

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encephalitis

front 14

__________ disease (AD) is a group of disorders associated with degenerative changes in the brain structure.

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Alzheimer's

front 15

A/An __________ is an MD who specializes in diagnosing and treating chemical dependencies, emotional problems, and mental illness.

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psychiatrist

front 16

The term __________ describes the mental activities associated with thinking, learning, and memory.

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cognition

front 17

A/An __________ is the congenital herniation of the meninges through a defect in the skull or spinal column.

back 17

meningocele

front 18

The condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the ventricles of the brain is known as __________ .

back 18

hydrocephalus

front 19

A/An __________ is a collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the brain.

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cranial hematoma

front 20

__________ disease (PD) is a chronic, degenerative central nervous disorder characterized by fine muscle tremors, rigidity, and a slow or shuffling gait.

back 20

Parkinson's