WorksheetsHealth Science I
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
what does the frontal lobe control?
processes color, language, reading, and memory
receives and processes information
pairs areas of the brain for the left and right side
voluntary muscle movement
What is a dendrite?
a portion of a nerve cell that carries impulses away from the cell body
a cell that transmits a message from one cell to another
excitable cells that transmit signals throughout the body
a protective layer that coats the axon
what is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system?
multiple sclerosis
hydrocephalus
meningitis
epilepsy
What kind of test is used to diagnose epilepsy?
ECG
EEG
EKG
CT scan
What are common symptoms of a spinal cord injury?
respiratory distress, unable to move
tremors and headache
blurred vision and slurred speech
foaming at the mouth and confusion
what makes up the peripheral nervous system?
the brain and spinal cord
neurons
brain stem
cranial/spinal nerves
which nervous system controls the fight or flight effect?
sympathetic
parasympathetic
central
peripheral
Alzheimer's disease is characterized by which set of symptoms?
headaches, nausea, and vomiting
confusion and poor decision making
forgetful and lethargic
irritable
what is a diagnostic procedure of meningitis?
lumbar puncture
ECT
tell the patient to bend their head down to see if they have neck pain
spinal tap
what does the medulla control?
vision and pain
temperature
heartbeat and respirations
blood pressure
which disease is associated with tremors and shuffling gait?
Cerebral Palsy
Parkinsons
Meningitis
Alzheimer's
what is the action of motor neurons?
electrical charges that travel along the membrane of a brain cell
carries messages from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands
connect other neurons and are essential for communications between brain cells
process and transmit information about the internal/external environment of the body
what are common symptoms of the West Nile virus?
pain with walking
headache and stiff neck
nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
anaphylactic shock
what is the most significant difference between paraplegia and quadriplegia?
paraplegia is all four extremities; quadriplegia is only the arms
paraplegia is only one half of the body; quadriplegia is all four extremities
paraplegia is only the legs; quadriplegia is only one half of the body
paraplegia is only the legs; quadriplegia is all four extremities
what are the functions of the cerebrum?
coordinating movements and balance
heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature
recalling information, planning, and decision making
regulate body functions
Complaints of weakness in the extremities, double vision, and difficulty speaking can cause concern of which condition?
polio
spinal cord injury
multiple sclerosis
meningitis
