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Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A group of brain disorders characterized by repeated seizures over time

a)

epilepsy

b)

dementia

c)

meningitis

d)

cerebral palsy

2.

An infection induced inflammation of the meninges surrounding the brain and the spinal cord

a)

epilepsy

b)

meningitis

c)

dementia

d)

cerebral palsy

3.

An organic brain disease involving loss of

function in two or more areas of cognition

a)

epilepsy

b)

meningitis

c)

dementia

d)

traumatic brain injury

4.

A condition involving a progressive loss of brain

function with major consequences for memory,

thinking, and behavior

a)

epilepsy

b)

multiple sclerosis

c)

dementia

d)

Alzheimer's disease

5.

A chronic nervous system disease characterized

by a slowly spreading tremor, muscular

weakness, and rigidity

a)

epilepsy

b)

muscular dystophy

c)

Parkinson's disease

d)

meningitis

6.

What type of neurological disorder is characterized by the progressive degeneration of the cerebral cortex?

a)

Stroke

b)

Alzheimer's disease

c)

Meningitis

d)

Multiple sclerosis

7.

Which of the following is a common risk factor for stroke?

a)

Low cholesterol

b)

High physical activity

c)

Hypertension

d)

Low blood pressure

8.

What is a characteristic feature of Alzheimer's disease?

a)

Rapid muscle contraction

b)

Inflammation of the meninges

c)

Increased dopamine levels

d)

Formation of neurofibrillary tangles

9.
Which symptom is NOT consistent with a stroke? 
a)
facial drooping
b)
weakened one side
c)
clear speech
d)
weakness in walking
10.

Which term means "a condition of being without sensation"?

a)

anesthesia

b)

aphasia

c)

coma

d)

dysphasia

11.

What is the English Meaning of the Medical Term Encephal/o [ ENCEPHALO ] ?

a)

Brain

b)

Skull (Cranium )

c)

Tension

d)

Seizure

e)

Glue , Neurological Tissue

12.

The correct medical term for someone who suffers from recurrent seizures is: 

a)
epilepsy 
b)
cerebral palsy
c)
meningitis
d)
concussion
13.

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?

a)

Serotonin

b)

Dopamine

c)

Acetylcholine

d)

GABA

14.

What is the term for the gap between two neurons where chemical transmission occurs?

a)

Synapse

b)

Axon

c)

Dendrite

d)

Myelin sheath

15.

Thirst and hunger

a)

hypothalamus

b)

medulla

c)

frontal lobe

d)

hippocampus

16.
GERD associated with...
a)
Large intestine
b)
Duodenum
c)
Stomach
d)
Both B & C
17.
Reflux is an alternative term for...
a)
Vomiting
b)
Regurgitation
c)
Acid erosion
d)
Salivating
18.
GERD associated with...
a)
Large intestine
b)
Duodenum
c)
Stomach
d)
Both B & C
19.
Reflux is an alternative term for...
a)
Vomiting
b)
Regurgitation
c)
Acid erosion
d)
Salivating