Medical Terminology Unit 6

The combining form "myel(o)-" refers to:

• Muscle

• Nerve

• Spinal cord

• Blood

The space between neurons where the axon of one cell meets the dendrite of another cell is called a:

• Synapse

• Dendrite

• Axon

• Nerve cell body

Which of the following is NOT a lobe of the cerebrum?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Thalamic lobe

What condition is characterized by a progressive, chronic disease that often occurs in people over age 65 and involves memory loss, abnormal behavior, and problems speaking?

• Parkinson's disease

• Multiple sclerosis

• Cerebral palsy

• Alzheimer's disease

Which of the following neurotransmitters is primarily inhibitory in the central nervous system?

• Glutamate

• Acetylcholine

• GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)

• Norepinephrine

The cerebrospinal fluid is found in which space surrounding the brain?

• Subdural space

• Subarachnoid space

• Epidural space

• Ventricular space

A patient with damage to the occipital lobe would most likely experience:

• Memory loss

• Visual impairment

• Loss of balance

• Speech difficulties

The medical term for a stroke is:

• Cerebral aneurysm

• Cerebrovascular accident

• Transient ischemic attack

• Subdural hematoma

Which part of the brain is responsible for maintaining balance and coordination?

• Cerebrum

• Diencephalon

• Cerebellum

• Brain stem

The blood-brain barrier is formed primarily by:

• Astrocytes

• Microglia

• Tight junctions between endothelial cells

• Oligodendrocytes