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Nervous System test study

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

Hydroencephalitis

b)

Cerebral Palsy

c)

Meningitis

d)

Epilepsy

2.

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?

a)

Parasympathetic

b)

Cranial Nerves

c)

Spinal Nerves

d)

Sympathetic

3.

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

a)

cerebellum

b)

diecephalon

c)

hypothalamus

d)

thalamus

4.

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?

a)

Parasympathetic

b)

cranial nerves

c)

Spinal nerves

d)

sympathetic

5.

Dr.Brown is checking Ashley's patellar tendon reflex. What part of the nervous system is Dr.Brown assessing?

a)

Parasympathetic

b)

Cranial Nerves

c)

Spinal Nerves

d)

Sympathetic

6.

Which lobe of the brain coordinates voluntary muscle movement?

a)

Frontal

b)

occipital

c)

parietal

d)

temporal

7.

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?

a)

Multiple sclerosis

b)

Hydrocephalus

c)

meningitis

d)

epilepsy

8.

The brain and spinal cord are part of the:

a)

autonomic nervous system

b)

peripheral nervous system

c)

central nervous system

d)

cranial nerve

9.

The membrane covering the brain is known as the:

a)

Cerebral aqueduct

b)

choroid plexus

c)

meninges

d)

ventricles

10.

Cranial Nerves and spinal nerves are part of the :

a)

Autonomic nervous system

b)

peripheral nervous system

c)

central nervous system

d)

cranial nerves

11.

Jamie experienced tachycardia and dry mouth while getting off a fast roller-coaster ride.Which nervous system structures were most likely elevated?

a)

Autonomic Nervous system

b)

peripheral nervous system

c)

central nervous system

d)

cerebral ventricles

12.

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?

a)

epilespy

b)

hydrocephalus

c)

meningitis

d)

neuritis

13.

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)

dura mater

b)

arachnoid

c)

ventricles

d)

pia mater

14.

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?

a)

autonomic

b)

central

c)

periphral

d)

sympathetic

15.

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?

a)

cerebrospinal fluid

b)

synovial fluid

c)

chyme

d)

bile

16.

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?

a)

Multiple sclerosis

b)

West Nile virus

c)

malaria

d)

polio

17.

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?

a)

Central

b)

Parasympathetic

c)

peripheral

d)

sympathetic

18.

Petey has a below-the-knee amputation.He reaches to scratch his removed foot.

Petey is experiencing:

a)

Phantom Pain

b)

dermal pain

c)

psoriasis

d)

urticaria

19.

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 :

a)

Hemiplegia

b)

paraplegia

c)

paresthesia

d)

quadraplegia

20.

Mr.Smith is 78-years-old and has begun having tremors and gait shuffling.His family is worried they he may be developing:

a)

Alzheimer's Disease

b)

Parkinson's Disease

c)

Multiple sclerosis

d)

cerebral palsy

21.

In a nerve impulse , message travel from one neuron to another by of which way of sequence?

a)

axon---> myelin sheath---> dendrite

b)

dendrite ---> myelin sheath ---> axon

c)

axon ---> synapse ---> dendrite

d)

dendrite ---> synapse ----> Axon

22.

Jim sustained significant brain damage to the middle meningeal layer.Which layer of the brain was damaged.

a)

arachnoid

b)

pia mater

c)

ventricles

d)

dura mater

23.

Lis has trouble with appetite control , temperature regulation , and maintaining a healthy weight.Which are of the brain is affected?

a)

Hypothalamus

b)

cerebellum

c)

brain stem

d)

cerebrum

24.

Impulses enter the neuron by the way of the:

a)

myelin sheath

b)

dendrite

c)

synapse

d)

axon

25.

Which neurons carry messages from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands?

a)

nerve impulse neurons.

b)

associative neurons

c)

sensory neurons

d)

motor neurons

26.

Which area of the brain contains the midbrain , pons , and medulla oblongata.

a)

diencephalon

b)

cerebellum

c)

brain stem

d)

cerebrum

27.

Impulses travel from one neuron to another by way of the:

a)

myelin sheath

b)

dendrite

c)

synapse

d)

axon

28.

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?

a)

poliomyelitis

b)

West Nile virus

c)

Multiple Sclerosis

d)

Spinal Cord injury

29.

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?

a)

Myasthenia gravis

b)

Spinal cord injury

c)

Multiple sclerosis

d)

poliomyelitis

30.

Which phrase best describes the dura mater meningeal layer?

a)

cerebrospinal fluid that acts as a liquid shock absorber

b)

delicate innermost layer that clings to the brain.

c)

tough , durable outer membrane

d)

cobweb-like middle membrane

31.

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?

a)

autonomic

b)

cnetral

c)

peripheral

d)

sympathetic

32.

Which part of the nerve cell is specially constructed to transmit a message from one cell to another nerve cell?

a)

Myelin sheath

b)

dendrite

c)

neuron

d)

axon

33.

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

a)

Hypothalamus

b)

cerebellum

c)

Brain Stem

d)

cerebrum

34.

What portion of the brain stem controls heartbeat and respiration?

a)

diencephalon

b)

hypothalamus

c)

medulla

d)

pons

35.

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.

a)

Alzheimer's disease

b)

multiple sclerosis

c)

meningitis

d)

epilepsy

36.

A nerve cell is known as a/an

a)

neuroblast

b)

neurocyte

c)

neuroma

d)

neuron