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The Nervous System - Quiz B

front 1

Which autoimmune disorder is characterized by scattered patches of demyelination of nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord?

back 1

multiple sclerosis

front 2

Which term describes the psychological condition characterized by fearing that one has a serious illness despite appropriate medical evaluation and reassurance?

back 2

hypochondriasis

front 3

Which diagnostic procedure is the process of recording brain wave activity?

back 3

electroencephalography

front 4

Which portion of the brain coordinates muscle activity for smooth and steady movements?

back 4

cerebellum

front 5

Which part of the brain controls the basic vital functions of life?

back 5

medulla

front 6

Which medication is administered to treat the symptoms of severe psychiatric disorders?

back 6

antipsychotic

front 7

Which disorder involves sudden and severe mental changes, or seizures, caused by abruptly stopping the use of alcohol?

back 7

delirium tremens

front 8

Which term describes false personal beliefs that are maintained despite obvious evidence to the contrary?

back 8

delusion

front 9

Which condition is an inflammation of the outer covering of the spinal cord or brain?

back 9

meningitis

front 10

Which procedure involves surgically suturing together the ends of a severed nerve?

back 10

neurorrhaphy

front 11

What medical term describes persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve?

back 11

causalgia

front 12

Which medical term identifies the condition commonly known as fainting?

back 12

syncope

front 13

Which membrane surrounding the brain resembles a spider web?

back 13

arachnoid membrane

front 14

Which term describes a tumor of the spinal cord?

back 14

myelosis

front 15

Which structure is a network of intersecting nerves and blood or lymphatic vessels?

back 15

plexus

front 16

What chemical substances make it possible for messages to cross from the synapse of a neuron to the target receptor?

back 16

neurotransmitters

front 17

Which condition occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain?

back 17

cerebral thrombosis

front 18

Which term describes a group of conditions in which a young child cannot develop normal social relationships, compulsively follows repetitive routines, and frequently has poor communication skills?

back 18

autism

front 19

Which lobe of the cerebrum receives and interprets nerve impulses from sensory receptors?

back 19

parietal lobe

front 20

Which medication depresses the central nervous system and usually produces sleep?

back 20

hypnotic