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Worksheets3.03 Nervous System
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The part of the brain located below the cerebrum is the :
Cerebellum
diencephalon
hypothalamus
thalamus
A patient sustains a fall while getting out of the shower. Tests reveal damage to the inner most meningeal layer. What structure was damaged?
Arachnoid
Dura mater
Pia Mater
Ventricles
A nerve cell is known as a/an:
Axon
Dendrite
Myelin Sheath
Neuron
The membrane covering of the brain is known as the:
Cerebral Aqueduct
Choroid Plexus
Meninges
Ventricles
The brain and the spinal cord are part of the:
Autonomic Nervous System
Central Nervous System
Cranial Nerve
Peripheral Nervous System
Cranial nerves and spinal nerves are part of the:
Autonomic Nervous System
Central Nervous System
Cranial Nerves
Peripheral Nervous System
Anna is recovering from a fight with Arianne. Anna’s breathing is slowing down, her pulse is slowing, and she is fatigued. What part of the nervous system is responsible for these changes?
ACranial NervesBParasympatheticCSpinal NervesDSympathetic
Cranial Nerves
Parasympathetic
Spinal nerves
Sympathetic
Sue is experiencing tachycardia and dry mouth following an accident where she sustained an injury. After a few hours, Sue’s symptoms disappeared. Which nervous system structures were likely activated?
Autonomic nervous system
Central nervous system
Cerebral ventricles
Peripheral nervous system
Melissa fell off a horse and was paralyzed as a result of significant injury to her spinal cord. Which nervous system was damaged?
Autonomic
Central
Peripheral
Sympathetic
The patient that sustained a spinal cord injury at the T10 level may have paralysis of the legs. This disorder is known as:
Hemiplegia
Paraplegia
Parasthesia
Quadriplegia
Planning, recalling information, and decision making are all functions of the:
Brain stem
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Sarah has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. She is experiencing a headache, fever, and a stiff neck. How will she be treated?
Antibiotics
Nothing
Oxygen
Vitamins
Jo experienced hallucinations, seizures, and temporary loss of consciousness. Her doctor diagnosed the condition following an EEG which showed uncontrolled electrical activity of neurons. With which disorder has Jo been diagnosed?
Epilepsy
Hydrocephalus
Meningitis
Neuritis
Amy was in an automobile accident. Her spinal cord was severed and she sustained damage to her brain. The medical staff at the trauma center understands that this substance might leak into surrounding tissues. What is the substance?
Cerebral aqueduct
Cerebrospinal fluid
Choroid plexus
Corpus callosum
David is experiencing symptoms that include an inability to move and respiratory distress. His doctor is concerned that he may have which disorder?
Multiple sclerosis
Poliomyelitis
Spinal Cord injury
West Nile virus
Which lobe of the brain coordinates voluntary muscle movement?
Frontal
Occipital
Parietal
Temporal
A viral disorder that leads to paralysis is rare in the U.S. as a result of our vaccinations. Which disorder is almost eradicated in the United States?
Encephalitis
Multiple sclerosis
Poliomyelitis
West Nile virus
Joe, 78 years old, has started having tremors and gait shuffling. His family is worried that he is developing:
Alzheimer’s disease
cerebral palsy
multiple sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
Trey has symptoms of severe headache, nausea and vomiting. At the doctor’s office, Trey had a lumbar puncture. His doctor is concerned about which disorder?
Cerebral palsy
Epilepsy
Hydrocephalus
Meningitis
Liz has trouble with appetite control, temperature regulation, and her weight. Which area of the brain is affected?
Brain stem
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Hypothalamus
