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Chapter 9 Neuro

Total questions: 117

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify A

a)

cerebrum

b)

diancephalon

c)

cerebellum

d)

brain stem

2.

Identify D

a)

cerebrum

b)

diancephalon

c)

brain stem

d)

cerebellum

3.

Identify C

a)

diancephalon

b)

cerebellum

c)

cerebrum

d)

sulcus

4.

identify E

a)

Sulcus

b)

ventricle

c)

diancephalon

d)

frontal lobe

5.

____ nerves conduct neural impulses to and from the brain.

a)

cerebral

b)

spinal

c)

glial

d)

cranial

6.

The right and left cerebral hemispheres are connected by a bundle of nerve tissue called the ____.

a)

corpus collosum

b)

hypothalamus

c)

pons

d)

amygdala

7.

radicul/o

a)

nerve root

b)

brain

c)

word

d)

speech

8.

phas/o

a)

pain: sensitivity

b)

speech

c)

to seize: take hold of

d)

suture

9.

brain

a)

a structure that is located beneath the diencephalon, connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord, and helps regulate the central nervous system by serving as a conduit for sensory information carried between the cerebrum and cerebellum and the rest of the body

b)

the organ of the body contained in the cranium, which controls functions, movements, sensations, and thoughts

c)

an offshoot of the axon that branches out to connect with individual muscle fibers

d)

the division of the nervous system that controls the involuntary bodily functions; can be divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems

10.

ascending spinal tracts

a)

the middle layer of the meninges, which consists of many thin fibers that connect it to the pia mater

b)

the collective term for the brain and spinal cord

c)

the second largest region of the brain, which controls your body’s sense of balance and equilibrium and coordinates movements of voluntary muscles

d)

transmit sensory information from organs and glands to the brain

11.

cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

a)

the main part of the cell, which contains the nucleus

b)

the outer layer of the cerebrum, which contains many folds of curved and depressed areas

c)

a clear, watery fluid that envelops and protects the brain and spinal cord

d)

the largest brain region, which is the seat of high-level cognitive functions such as language, reasoning, planning, memory, and sensory integration

12.

central nervous system (CNS)

a)

the collective term for the brain and spinal cord

b)

the largest brain region, which is the seat of high-level cognitive functions such as language, reasoning, planning, memory, and sensory integration

c)

a bundle of nerve tissue that connects the two hemispheres of the brain

d)

a sticky, semifluid material between the nucleus of the cell and the cell membrane; contains organelles needed for cell function

13.

cytoplasm

a)

a sticky, semifluid material between the nucleus of the cell and the cell membrane; contains organelles needed for cell function

b)

branches of a neuron that collect stimuli and transport them to the cell body

c)

relay motor commands from the brain to one or more of the peripheral nerves

d)

an area of the brain that includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and pineal gland; also known as the interbrain

14.

diencephalon

a)

nerves that conduct messages from the central nervous system to the muscles or glands of the body

b)

an area of the brain that includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and pineal gland; also known as the interbrain

c)

a thick sac of dense collagen fibers and blood vessels; the outermost layer of the meninges

d)

muscles or glands in the body that generate a response in the form of motor output

15.

frontal lobes

a)

convolutions in the brain

b)

unmyelinated nerve tissue that is composed mostly of nerve cell bodies and dendrites

c)

lobes of the brain located in the anterior part of the cerebrum, which control movement, reasoning, planning, problem solving, speech, and emotions

d)

a gland that serves as the control center of the autonomic nervous system, regulating heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and many other involuntary body functions

16.

hypothalamus

a)

an area of the brain that helps conduct neural impulses from the brain to the spinal cord; regulates breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature

b)

a process during which the central nervous system processes and interprets the information received through the sensory organs

c)

movement that is out of a person’s control

d)

a gland that serves as the control center of the autonomic nervous system, regulating heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and many other involuntary body functions

17.

medulla oblongata

a)

an area of the brain that helps conduct neural impulses from the brain to the spinal cord; regulates breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature

b)

three layers of connective tissue that protect the brain and spinal cord

c)

one part of the brain stem, which serves as the passageway for electrical impulses as they travel between the brain and spinal cord

d)

specialized tissue cells that ingest, digest, and convert nutrients into energy for the cells of the body

18.

mitochondria

a)

movement that is under a person’s control

b)

myelinated nerve tissue

c)

the series of vertebrae that extends from the cranium to the coccyx, providing support and forming a flexible bony case for the spinal cord; also called the spine

d)

specialized tissue cells that ingest, digest, and convert nutrients into energy for the cells of the body

19.

The spinal cord extends from the medulla oblongata to the ____.

a)

coccyx

b)

seventh cervical vertebra

c)

second lumbar vertebra

d)

sacrum

20.

motor neurons

a)

the origin point of a nerve

b)

neurons that receive electrical impulses from the brain and spinal cord and communicate these impulses to other parts of the body

c)

specialized cells that support the vital functions of the nervous systems; commonly known as glial cells

d)

the fundamental cells of the nervous system; also known as nerve cells

21.

neurotransmitters

a)

the collective term for nerves that reach into and extend from the brain and spinal cord

b)

chemical messengers that pass neural impulses across the cleft from one neuron to another

c)

lobes of the brain located in the posterior part of the cerebrum, which control vision

d)

specialized structures that allow specific functions to occur in cells

22.

What does the interior of the spinal cord contain?

a)

the middle layer of the meninges, which consists of many thin fibers that connect it to the pia mater

b)

the collective term for nerves that reach into and extend from the brain and spinal cord

c)

gray matter

d)

transmit sensory information from organs and glands to the brain

23.

arachnoid mater

a)

the largest portion of the diencephalon, which communicates sensory and motor information between the body and the cerebral cortex

b)

the middle layer of the meninges, which consists of many thin fibers that connect it to the pia mater

c)

nerves that only conduct messages from the sensory receptors to the central nervous system

d)

the series of vertebrae that extends from the cranium to the coccyx, providing support and forming a flexible bony case for the spinal cord; also called the spine

24.

-um, -us

a)

structure; tissue; thing

b)

turning

c)

hardening; thickening

d)

muscle coordination

25.

contus/o

a)

cerebrum

b)

brain

c)

dura mater

d)

to bruise

26.

-tropic

a)

muscle coordination

b)

turning

c)

hardening; thickening

d)

suture

27.

The _____________is the largest brain region and is the seat of high-level cognitive functions.

a)

diancephalon

b)

cerebellum

c)

cerebrum

d)

brain stem

28.

The ___________is the brain region that controls balance and equilibrium and coordinates movement of voluntary muscles.

a)

cerebrum

b)

brain stem

c)

ventricles

d)

cerebellum

29.

Another term for a spinal tap is a(n) __________.

a)

PET

b)

lumbar puncture

c)

EEG

d)

EEG

30.

Electroconvulsive therapy is sometimes used to treat severe _______________.

a)

CBT

b)

depression

c)

PET

d)

dyslexia

31.

The dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater are three layers of the _________________.

a)

mitochondria

b)

nerves

c)

mudulla

d)

meninges

32.

The peripheral nervous system consists of 12 pairs of ___________ nerves and 31 pairs of _______________nerves.

a)

cranial; spinal

b)

afferent: efferent

c)

sympathetic: parasympathetic

d)

ascending: descending

33.

CSF is produced by the ____.

a)

corpus collosum

b)

brain stem

c)

ventricles

d)

choroid plexus

34.

_______ matter is unmyelinated nerve tissue that is composed mostly of nerve cell bodies and dendrites.

a)

Pia mater

b)

White

c)

Gray

d)

Glial cells

35.

Chemical messengers that pass the neural impulse across the synaptic cleft are called ____.

a)

neuroglial cells

b)

dendrites

c)

axon terminals

d)

neurotransmitters

36.

A disruption of electrical activity in the brain that produces physical and mental changes, such as convulsions, is known as a(n) ____________.

a)

seizures

b)

IDD

c)

shingles

d)

meningocele

37.

-plegia

a)

numbness

b)

blood bursting forth

c)

paralysis

d)

pain

38.

-osis

a)

appetite

b)

pertaining to breakdown or destruction

c)

breakdown; separation; loosening

d)

abnormal condition

39.

tumor of the neuroglial tissue

a)

astrocytoma

b)

ALS

c)

cerebral tumor

d)

CVA

40.

a mass of blood that forms between the skull and the dura mater as a result of the brain colliding against the skull, such as from a head injury or a fall

a)

CVA

b)

ALS

c)

EDH

d)

CP

41.

a neurological disorder of the central nervous system disorder in which the activity of the neural cells in the brain becomes disrupted, causing seizures, unusual sensations, repeated twitching of the limbs, and, occasionally, loss of consciousness

a)

hemiparesis

b)

epilepsy

c)

MS

d)

MG

42.

inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord; caused by a highly contagious virus

a)

Shingles

b)

Reye's syndrome

c)

syphalis

d)

polio

43.

a mass of blood between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater of the brain; the most common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI)

a)

subdural hematoma (SDH)

b)

transient ischemic attack (TIA)

c)

generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

d)

autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

44.

chronic mental disorder in which a person is frequently distracted, is hyperactive, and displays a lack of impulse control

a)

panic disorder (PD)

b)

post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

c)

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

d)

intellectual disability (ID)

45.

a mental disorder characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression

a)

bipolar disorder

b)

seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

c)

schizoaffective disorder

d)

schizophrenia

46.

record of the electrical impulses of the brain; used to diagnose neurological conditions that affect brain function and level of consciousness

a)

nerve conduction velocity (NCV)

b)

electroencephalogram (EEG)

c)

myelogram

d)

positron emission tomography (PET)

47.

surgical removal of part of the skull to gain access to the brain

a)

craniectomy

b)

laminectomy

c)

neuroplasty

d)

stereotactic radiosurgery

48.

drug that relieves pain; includes nonprescription pain relievers, such as aspirin, and prescription pain relievers, such as hydrocodone

a)

analgesic

b)

anesthetic

c)

hypnotic

d)

sedative

49.

medication used to treat psychotic disorders, mainly schizophrenia

a)

neuroleptic agent

b)

stimulant

c)

antidepressant

d)

anticonvulsant

50.

antianxiety drug

a)

anxiolytic

b)

sedative

c)

antianxiety agent

d)

hypnotic

51.

reflex in which the toes curl upward when the plantar surface (sole) of the foot is stimulated; also called Babinski reflex

a)

deep tendon reflexes (DTRs)

b)

carotid endarterectomy

c)

Babinski sign

d)

positron emission tomography (PET)

52.

nerve conduction velocity (NCV)

a)

record of the electrical impulses of the brain; used to diagnose neurological conditions that affect brain function and level of consciousness

b)

procedure in which electrodes are placed on the surface of the body over specific nerve areas and a mild electrical impulse is delivered to the areas

c)

X-ray of the blood vessels in the brain after a contrast medium has been injected; used to diagnose a CVA and other injuries and disorders of the brain

d)

procedure in which an X-ray of the spinal cord is taken after a contrast agent has been injected into the spine

53.

mental disorders resulting from abusive use of substances such as drugs, alcohol, or toxins; characterized by social and personal dysfunction

a)

postpartum psychosis

b)

bulimia nervosa

c)

autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

d)

substance-abuse disorders

54.

to seize; take hold of

a)

-ion

b)

-lepsy

c)

-leptic

d)

-ia

55.

-esthesia

a)

hernia; swelling; protrusion

b)

(noun suffix with no meaning)

c)

pertaining to blood condition

d)

feeling; sensation

56.

-asthenia

a)

paralysis

b)

weakness

c)

numbness

d)

forgetfulness

57.

-al, -ar, -eal, -ial, -ic, -tic

a)

four

b)

pertaining to

c)

below: under

d)

after:behind

58.

Which of the following is NOT part of the brain?

a)

cerebrum

b)

atrium

c)

cerebellum

d)

brain stem

59.

Nerves are made up of cells called ___________ .

a)

axons

b)

dendrites

c)

synapses

d)

neurons

60.

The body receives information from the environment through the _________ .

a)

sensory nerves

b)

motor nerves

c)

spinal cord

d)

synapse

61.

The space between two neurons over which chemical messages are passed is called the ________ .

a)

brain stem

b)

dendrite

c)

axon

d)

synapse

62.

A ___________ carries instructions to the muscles from the spinal cord.

a)

motor nerve

b)

sensory nerve

c)

dendrite

d)

cerebellum

63.

Each neuron contains one long trunk called a(n) ________.

a)

dendrite

b)

synapse

c)

brain stem

d)

axon

64.

Spinal cord injuries make it difficult for ____________ to travel between the brain and rest of the body.

a)

water

b)

mail

c)

messages

65.

The central nervous system is made of the brain and _____ .

a)

brain stem

b)

spinal cord

c)

foot

d)

cerebellum

66.

The peripheral nervous system is made up of all the nerves ________ the brain and spinal cord.

a)

inside

b)

outside

67.
What is the name of the chemical message that travels across the synapse?
a)
Axon
b)
Dendrite
c)
Action Potential
d)
Neurotransmitter
68.

What does Neurology involve?

a)

Anatomy of the Nervous System

b)

Physiology of the Nervous system

c)

Pathologies of the nervous system

d)

All of the above

69.
Which of the following is the study of disease processes?
a)
Anatomy
b)
Physiology
c)
Pathology
d)
Embryology
70.
__is when a rapid change in membrane polarity causes a signal to propagate down the axon
a)
Polarization
b)
Depolarization
c)
Repolarization
d)
Refraction
71.
__ is the fact that neurons either fire or not, like flipping a light switch?
a)
Polarization
b)
All-or-none
c)
Absolute Refractory Period
d)
Relative Refractory Period
72.
True or False? Dendrites receive signals and axons send signals.
a)
true
b)
false
73.
During the absolute refractory period, a neuron can fire with enough stimuli
a)
true
b)
false
74.

This consists of the spinal cord and brain.

a)

PNS

b)

ALS

c)

CNS

d)

NEU

75.

Which of the following is the medical term for stroke?

a)

Cerebrovascular Accident

b)

Myocardial Infarction

c)

Alzheimer's

d)

Syncipal episode

76.

Which of the following is the medical word for a common headache?

a)

Encephalitis

b)

Migraine

c)

Cephalalgia

d)

Syncope

77.
What are the 2 major divisions of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
a)
Sensory & Motor
b)
Peripheral & Central
c)
Somatic & Autonomic
d)
Brain & Spinal Cord
78.
What is the purpose of the myelin sheath on the axon?
a)
To maintain temperature
b)
To improve conductivity
c)
To protect the axon
d)
To release neurotransmitters
79.
Sensory neurons carry nerve impulses from the sense organs and internal organs (like your stomach) to the
a)
peripheral nervous system (PNS)
b)
central nervous system (CNS)
c)
muscles
d)
sense organs
80.
a signal molecule that transmits nerve impulses across synapses
a)
neuron
b)
neurotransmitter
c)
nerve
d)
action potential
81.
nerve impulse
a)
action potential
b)
resting potential
c)
membrane potential
d)
synapse
82.
part of a neuron that receives information from other neurons
a)
axon
b)
dendrites
c)
myelin sheath
d)
synapse
83.
Location at which a neuron can transfer an impulse to another cell with the use of neurotransmitters is called __________.
a)
myelin sheath
b)
axon
c)
threshold
d)
synapse
84.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "F" represent?
a)
Myelin Sheath
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Dendrite
85.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "C" represent?
a)
Dendrite
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Cell Body
86.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "A" represent?
a)
Dendrite
b)
Axon
c)
Myelin Sheath
d)
Node of Ranvier
87.
These carry signals from tissues and organs to the brain and spinal cord
a)
Sensory Neurons
b)
Motor Neurons
c)
Efferent Neurons
d)
Glial Cells
88.
The long, fiber like part of a neuron which the cell sends information to receiving neurons
a)
axon 
b)
dendrite
c)
axon terminal
d)
gene
89.
This releases neurotransmitters which are sent into the synaptic cleft for receptors on the dendrite
a)
axon
b)
axon terminal
c)
gene
d)
neuron
90.
These neuron processes transmit information from the sensory organs to the central nervous system
a)
efferent
b)
afferent
91.
These neuron processes transmit information from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands
a)
efferent
b)
afferent
92.
This part of the nervous system regulates involuntary actions such as heart function, blood pressure, breathing, digestion.
a)
Autonomic Nervous System
b)
Sensory Nervous System
c)
Motor Nervous System
d)
Peripheral Nervous System
93.

The part of the brain in charge of involuntary actions such as breathing and heartbeat.

a)

cerebrum

b)

medulla

c)

cerebellum

d)

neuron

94.

The part of the brain in charge of thinking and memory.

a)

cerebrum

b)

medulla

c)

cerebellum

d)

neuron

95.

Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?

a)

gathers information

b)

processes information

c)

transmits information

d)

all of the above

96.

The part of the body that integrates the information it receives from all over the body in order to make decisions is called the __________________

a)

peripheral nervous system

b)

sympathetic nervous system

c)

central nervous system

d)

parasympathetic nervous system

97.

Which of the following is not the basic function of the nervous system?

a)

detects and senses stimuli

b)

responds to sensory stimulation

c)

sends signal rapidly between body parts

d)

produces fluids such as plasma and intestinal fluid

98.

The speed of neural conduction between neurons will result in difficulties in speaking, vision, and balance if the ________________ insulating the axons is damaged or removed.

a)

Axon

b)

Myelin Sheath

c)

Nucleus

d)

Brain

99.

Dr. Vazquez is examining a cell from the nervous system of an animal. He notices that at one end of the cell body is a long, fibrous strand of tissue. He immediately recognizes this as an axon that is responsible for

a)

carrying signals away from the cell body

b)

receiving signals from other cells and carrying them toward the cell body.

c)

determining the speed at which an action potential will travel

d)

determining whether the cell inhibits or excites neighboring neurons

100.

Which of the following is regulated by the autonomic nervous system

a)

Breathing

b)

Kicking a soccer ball

c)

Balancing on one foot

d)

Raising your hand

101.

Dopamine and Serotonin are examples of _______________

a)

Axon

b)

Neurotransmitters

c)

Somatic Nerves

d)

Autonomic Nerves

102.

Neurotransmitters are ______________ that travel across the ______________ to another cell.

a)

electrical signals; receptors

b)

electrical signals; synapse

c)

chemicals; receptors

d)

chemicals; synapse

103.

The two parts of the Peripheral Nervous System

a)

Brain and Spinal Cord

b)

Somatic and Autonomic

c)

Systematic and Brain

d)

Spinal cord and Autonomic

104.

The ____________ is part of the peripheral nervous system and controls our senses.

a)

Systemic

b)

Autonomic

c)

Somatic

d)

Autonomous

105.

What part of the neuron is number 4 pointing at?

a)

Dendrite

b)

Axon Terminal

c)

Axon

d)

Myelin Sheath

106.

The brain is covered in a membrane called:

a)

choroid plexus.

b)

meninges.

c)

ventricles.

d)

cerebral aqueduct.

107.

What is the inner most meningeal layer of the brain?

a)

Arachnoid

b)

Dura mater

c)

Pia mater

d)

Ventricles

108.

What type of paralysis would a patient have if they sustained a spinal cord injury at the T10 level?

a)

paraplegia

b)

quadraplegia

c)

hemiplegia

d)

paresthesia

109.

Voluntary muscle movement is coordinated by what part of the brain?

a)

Temporal

b)

Occipital

c)

Frontal

d)

Parietal

110.

What part of the nervous system is responsible for slowing down breathing and pulse?

a)

Spinal Nerves

b)

Sympathetic

c)

Parasympathetic

d)

Spinal Nerves

111.

How is bacterial meningitis treated?

a)

Viatmins

b)

Nothing

c)

Oxygen

d)

Antibiotics

112.

Someone with a spinal cord injury might experience:

a)

inability to move and respiratory distress

b)

hairloss

c)

increased appetite

d)

none of the above

113.

Someone experiencing serve headache, nausea and vomiting might be suffering from what disorder?

a)

Epilepsy

b)

Hydrocephalus

c)

Meningitis

d)

Cerebral palsy

114.

Hallucinations, seizures, and temporary loss of consciousness is a symptom of:

a)

hydorcephalus.

b)

meningitis.

c)

neuritis.

d)

epilepsy.

115.

The cerebrum deals with planning, recalling information, and decision making.

a)

True

b)

False

116.

A rare disease in the US that leads to paralysis is known as:

a)

West Nile Virus

b)

Enephalitis

c)

Poliomyelitis

d)

Multiple sclerosis

117.

An elderly woman have tremors and shuffling of her gait might be developing:

a)

cerebral palsy.

b)

Alzheimer's disease.

c)

Parkinson's disease.

d)

multiple sclerosis.

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