MT Nervous System Quiz #6

What is Peripheral Neuropathy?

• Disorder of the peripheral nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord

• Inflammation of the brain

• Loss of muscle coordination

• Degeneration of the spinal cord

What does polysomnography study?

• Heart rhythms

• Sleep patterns

• Blood pressure

• Muscle strength

What does the root "Psych/o" refer to?

• Body

• Mind

• Nerves

• Muscles

What is quadriplegia?

• Paralysis of all 4 extremities

• Inflammation of the brain

• Loss of hearing

• Decreased blood flow to the brain

What is sciatica?

• Pain that follows the pathway of the sciatic nerve

• Inflammation of the spinal cord

• Loss of vision

• Muscle spasms

What is Spina bifida?

• A birth defect affecting the spine

• A type of brain tumor

• A muscle disorder

• A blood clotting disorder

What does "Soma" refer to?

• Mind

• Body or part of body

• Nerve endings

• Blood vessels

What is a somatoform disorder?

• Physical complaints out of proportion to any physical findings

• A type of mental illness

• A genetic disorder

• A viral infection

What is syncope?

• Brief loss of consciousness due to decreased blood flow to the brain

• A type of seizure

• A muscle spasm

• A form of paralysis

What is Tay Sachs disease?

• A genetic disorder affecting the nervous system

• A type of cancer

• A bacterial infection

• A heart condition