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WorksheetsNervous System test study
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Trey has symptoms of severe headache,nausea , and vomiting.At the doctor's office,Trey had a lumbar puncture .His doctor is concerned that Trey might have which disorder?
Hydroencephalitis
Cerebral Palsy
Meningitis
Epilepsy
Anna is recovering from a fight with Arianned. Anna's breathing is slowing down,her pulse is slowing,and she is fatigues.What of the nervous system is responsible for these changes?
Parasympathetic
Cranial Nerves
Spinal Nerves
Sympathetic
The part of the brain located below the cerebrum is the :
cerebellum
diecephalon
hypothalamus
thalamus
Michael got into a fight with Andre over his girlfriend. Michael's heart rate increased, His palms got sweaty , and he felt surge of energy.Which part of the nervous system was responsible for these changes?
Parasympathetic
cranial nerves
Spinal nerves
sympathetic
Dr.Brown is checking Ashley's patellar tendon reflex. What part of the nervous system is Dr.Brown assessing?
Parasympathetic
Cranial Nerves
Spinal Nerves
Sympathetic
Which lobe of the brain coordinates voluntary muscle movement?
Frontal
occipital
parietal
temporal
Maria is 25-year old female and is experiencing numbness and weakness in her legs.She also feels tingling in her hands.She is always extremely tired and often feels dizzy.The doctor is certain that she has a chronic inflammation disease of the central nervous system.What is her probable diagnosis?
Multiple sclerosis
Hydrocephalus
meningitis
epilepsy
The brain and spinal cord are part of the:
autonomic nervous system
peripheral nervous system
central nervous system
cranial nerve
The membrane covering the brain is known as the:
Cerebral aqueduct
choroid plexus
meninges
ventricles
Cranial Nerves and spinal nerves are part of the :
Autonomic nervous system
peripheral nervous system
central nervous system
cranial nerves
Jamie experienced tachycardia and dry mouth while getting off a fast roller-coaster ride.Which nervous system structures were most likely elevated?
Autonomic Nervous system
peripheral nervous system
central nervous system
cerebral ventricles
Joe experienced hallucinations , seizures , and temporary loss of consciousness.An EEG test showed uncontrolled electrical activity of neurons in Joe's brain.Which disorder was Joe's most likely diagnosed with?
epilespy
hydrocephalus
meningitis
neuritis
A patient sustains a fall while getting out of the shower.tests reveal damage to the inner most meningeal layer.What structure was damaged?
dura mater
arachnoid
ventricles
pia mater
Melissa fell off a horse and was paralyzed as a result of significant injury to her spinal cord.Which component of Melissa's nervous system is damaged?
autonomic
central
periphral
sympathetic
Kaleb was involved in an ATV accident and sustained a sever injury to the brain and spinal cord.The medical staff at the trauma center understands this injury may cause which substance to leak into surrounding tissues?
cerebrospinal fluid
synovial fluid
chyme
bile
A patient is seen in an urgent care office for an insect bite he suffered one week ago.The patient is experiencing a headache and stiff neck.The doctor immediately sent him for laboratory testing.Which disorder is the doctor concerned about?
Multiple sclerosis
West Nile virus
malaria
polio
Luke is driving home one evening when two deer run out of the woods in front of his car. Luke slams on the brakes to avoid hitting the deer. Luke feels his heart rate increase and his hands become very sweaty. Which part of the autonomic nervous system has been activated?
Central
Parasympathetic
peripheral
sympathetic
Petey has a below-the-knee amputation.He reaches to scratch his removed foot.
Petey is experiencing:
Phantom Pain
dermal pain
psoriasis
urticaria
A diver sustained a spinal cord injury just below the tenth thoracic vertebra and is now unable to use his legs.This condition is known as :
Hemiplegia
paraplegia
paresthesia
quadraplegia
Mr.Smith is 78-years-old and has begun having tremors and gait shuffling.His family is worried they he may be developing:
Alzheimer's Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Multiple sclerosis
cerebral palsy
In a nerve impulse , message travel from one neuron to another by of which way of sequence?
axon---> myelin sheath---> dendrite
dendrite ---> myelin sheath ---> axon
axon ---> synapse ---> dendrite
dendrite ---> synapse ----> Axon
Jim sustained significant brain damage to the middle meningeal layer.Which layer of the brain was damaged.
arachnoid
pia mater
ventricles
dura mater
Lis has trouble with appetite control , temperature regulation , and maintaining a healthy weight.Which are of the brain is affected?
Hypothalamus
cerebellum
brain stem
cerebrum
Impulses enter the neuron by the way of the:
myelin sheath
dendrite
synapse
axon
Which neurons carry messages from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands?
nerve impulse neurons.
associative neurons
sensory neurons
motor neurons
Which area of the brain contains the midbrain , pons , and medulla oblongata.
diencephalon
cerebellum
brain stem
cerebrum
Impulses travel from one neuron to another by way of the:
myelin sheath
dendrite
synapse
axon
A 35-year old female patient sees her doctor with complaints of weakness in the extremities , double vision , and difficulty speaking.She states that some days the symptoms are worse than others.Which disorder may the doctor suspect?
poliomyelitis
West Nile virus
Multiple Sclerosis
Spinal Cord injury
Sarah fell while rock climbing and struck the ground.She is experiencing respiratory distress and is unable to move. Sarahs doctor will most likely diagnosed her with which condition?
Myasthenia gravis
Spinal cord injury
Multiple sclerosis
poliomyelitis
Which phrase best describes the dura mater meningeal layer?
cerebrospinal fluid that acts as a liquid shock absorber
delicate innermost layer that clings to the brain.
tough , durable outer membrane
cobweb-like middle membrane
Melissa sustained an injury while riding her horse.She experienced tingling and burning sensations on her lower extremities.What part of her nervous system was damaged?
autonomic
cnetral
peripheral
sympathetic
Which part of the nerve cell is specially constructed to transmit a message from one cell to another nerve cell?
Myelin sheath
dendrite
neuron
axon
Planning,Recalling information , and decision making are all functions of the:
Hypothalamus
cerebellum
Brain Stem
cerebrum
What portion of the brain stem controls heartbeat and respiration?
diencephalon
hypothalamus
medulla
pons
Laura is upset with the progressions of her mother's memory loss.The family first noticed that she was very confused and often made poor decisions.They slowly watched these symptoms progress to an inability to recognize people.What is the most likely diagnosis for Laura's Mother.
Alzheimer's disease
multiple sclerosis
meningitis
epilepsy
A nerve cell is known as a/an
neuroblast
neurocyte
neuroma
neuron
