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3.03 Nervous System

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The part of the brain located below the cerebrum is the :

a)

Cerebellum

b)

diencephalon

c)

hypothalamus

d)

thalamus

2.

A patient sustains a fall while getting out of the shower. Tests reveal damage to the inner most meningeal layer. What structure was damaged?

a)

Arachnoid

b)

Dura mater

c)

Pia Mater

d)

Ventricles

3.

A nerve cell is known as a/an:

a)

Axon

b)

Dendrite

c)

Myelin Sheath

d)

Neuron

4.

The membrane covering of the brain is known as the:

a)

Cerebral Aqueduct

b)

Choroid Plexus

c)

Meninges

d)

Ventricles

5.

The brain and the spinal cord are part of the:

a)

Autonomic Nervous System

b)

Central Nervous System

c)

Cranial Nerve

d)

Peripheral Nervous System

6.

Cranial nerves and spinal nerves are part of the:

a)

Autonomic Nervous System

b)

Central Nervous System

c)

Cranial Nerves

d)

Peripheral Nervous System

7.

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

a)

Cranial Nerves

b)

Parasympathetic

c)

Spinal nerves

d)

Sympathetic

8.

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?

a)

Autonomic nervous system

b)

Central nervous system

c)

Cerebral ventricles

d)

Peripheral nervous system

9.

Melissa fell off a horse and was paralyzed as a result of significant injury to her spinal cord. Which nervous system was damaged?

a)

Autonomic

b)

Central

c)

Peripheral

d)

Sympathetic

10.

The patient that sustained a spinal cord injury at the T10 level may have paralysis of the legs. This disorder is known as:

a)

Hemiplegia

b)

Paraplegia

c)

Parasthesia

d)

Quadriplegia

11.

Planning, recalling information, and decision making are all functions of the:

a)

Brain stem

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Hypothalamus

12.

Sarah has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. She is experiencing a headache, fever, and a stiff neck. How will she be treated?

a)

Antibiotics

b)

Nothing

c)

Oxygen

d)

Vitamins

13.

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?

a)

Epilepsy

b)

Hydrocephalus

c)

Meningitis

d)

Neuritis

14.

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?

a)

Cerebral aqueduct

b)

Cerebrospinal fluid

c)

Choroid plexus

d)

Corpus callosum

15.

David is experiencing symptoms that include an inability to move and respiratory distress. His doctor is concerned that he may have which disorder?

a)

Multiple sclerosis

b)

Poliomyelitis

c)

Spinal Cord injury

d)

West Nile virus

16.

Which lobe of the brain coordinates voluntary muscle movement?

a)

Frontal

b)

Occipital

c)

Parietal

d)

Temporal

17.

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?

a)

Encephalitis

b)

Multiple sclerosis

c)

Poliomyelitis

d)

West Nile virus

18.

Joe, 78 years old, has started having tremors and gait shuffling. His family is worried that he is developing:

a)

Alzheimer’s disease

b)

cerebral palsy

c)

multiple sclerosis

d)

Parkinson’s disease

19.

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?

a)

Cerebral palsy

b)

Epilepsy

c)

Hydrocephalus

d)

Meningitis

20.

Liz has trouble with appetite control, temperature regulation, and her weight. Which area of the brain is affected?

a)

Brain stem

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Cerebrum

d)

Hypothalamus