Nervous System & Special Senses Disorders

Which kind of infection causes drainage and increased cerumen, pain and congestion?

• otitis externa

• glaucoma

• otitis media

• cataracts

What nervous system disorder results from misformation of the spinal cord in utero?

• spina bifida

• cerebral palsy

• myopia

• neuralgia

Which of the following describes paralysis?

• inability to move a limb or body segment

• lack of muscular control due to brain damage at birth

• infection of the auditory canal

• inflammation of the meninges

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

A disruption of blood flow to the brain, aka a stroke, is known medically as

• epilepsy

• cerebrovascular accident

• hyperopia

• hydrocephalus

What structure is degenerated by the condition multiple sclerosis?

• meninges

• myelin sheaths

• dorsal roots

• cerebral cortices (plural of cortex)

Which of the following correctly describes an astigmatism?

• abnormal curvature of the cornea

• an inability to see close up objects

• cloudiness of the lens in the eye

• bacterial or viral infection

Degeneration of brain cells that is characterized by tremors (shakes) are signs of

• Parkinson's Disease

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Otitis Externa

• Alzheimer's Disease

Persons who have had varicella may also be susceptible to this virus that causes a rash along one nerve line (dermatome).

• Neuralgia

• Conjunctivitis

• Shingles

• Meningitis

Which condition is characterized by degeneration of the brain that results in loss of memory?

• Alzheimer's

• Parkinson's

• Paralysis

• Encephalitis

Which of the following is NOT a description of encephalitis?

• infection from bacteria, virus, or a chemical

• inflammation of the brain

• causes weakness, pain, stiffness, & if severe, coma

• inflames the lining membranes of the nervous system