MT Nervous System Quiz #3

What is the term for inflammation of the brain?

• Encephalogram

• Encephalitis

• Epilepsy

• Hydrocephalus

Which part of the brain controls skilled motor functions, memory, and behavior?

• Frontal Lobe

• Temporal Lobe

• Parietal Lobe

• Occipital Lobe

What is a highly malignant fast-growing brain tumor called?

• Hydrocephalus

• Glioblastoma

• Hemiplegia

• Encephalitis

What does the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measure?

• Brain tumor size

• Level of consciousness

• Blood pressure

• Heart rate

What is the medical term for a headache?

• Hemiplegia

• Hydrocephalus

• HA

• Hallucination

What is the term for sensory perception experienced in the absence of external stimulation?

• Hallucination

• Hemiplegia

• Hydrocephalus

• Hypochondriasis

What is the condition called when there is paralysis on one side of the body?

• Hemiplegia

• Hydrocephalus

• Hallucination

• Hypochondriasis

What is the condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates within the ventricles?

• Encephalitis

• Hydrocephalus

• Epilepsy

• Hypochondriasis

What is the fear of having a serious illness called?

• Hallucination

• Hemiplegia

• Hypochondriasis

• Hydrocephalus

What is the term for a record of the brain's electrical activity?

• Encephalogram

• Encephalitis

• Epilepsy

• Embolic stroke