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nervous system disorders

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins

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.

A mild or severe trauma that can result from a

violent impact to the head

a)

epilepsy

b)

Traumatic brain injury

c)

dementia

d)

multiple sclerosis

4.

A mild or severe trauma that can result from a

violent impact to the head

a)

epilepsy

b)

Traumatic brain injury

c)

dementia

d)

multiple sclerosis

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

A chronic, slowly progressive disease of the

central nervous system that destroys the myelin

sheath of nerve cell axons

a)

multiple sclerosis

b)

epilepsy

c)

Parkinson's disease

d)

Alzheimer's disease

9.

It is a neurological condition that causes sudden paralysis or weakness on one side of the face. 

a)

Bell's palsy

b)

Huntington disease

c)

Parkinson's disease

d)

Alzheimer's disease

10.

It is best known as an intense headache that is being held for long periods of time or over multiple days.

a)

Epilepsy

b)

Neuralgia

c)

Migraine

d)

Meningitis

11.

Which of the following is NOT a degenerative (getting worse over time) disorder involving the nervous system?

a)

Migraine

b)

Huntington

c)

Parkinson

d)

Alzheimer

12.

Which of the following is an infection?

a)

Transient ischemic attack

b)

Meningitis

c)

Alzheimer's disease

d)

Bell's palsy

13.

A group of brain disorders characterized by repeated seizures over time

a)

epilepsy

b)

dementia

c)

meningitis

d)

cerebral palsy

14.
What are the main two parts of the central nervous system?
a)
Brain and Skull
b)
Brain and Spinal Cord
c)
Spinal Cord and Nerves
d)
Nerve Cells and Nerve Endings
15.
A condition caused by sudden movement of the brain, where the brain hits the skull is called
a)
Brain Injury
b)
Concussion
c)
Headache
d)
Nervous System disease
16.
The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.
a)
heart, brain, kidneys
b)
lungs, liver, stomach
c)
brain, spinal cord, nerves
d)
eyes, pancreas, veins
17.
Which part of the brain controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate?
a)
Diencephalon
b)
Frontal Lobe
c)
Brain Stem
d)
Cerebellum
18.

What is the function of the nervous system?

a)

to control and coordinate body functions and systems.

b)

to protect the body from harm.

c)

to identify pain and begin healing.

d)

to break down food.

19.
What is the largest area of the brain that controls everything conscious?
a)
Cerebellum
b)
Cerebrum
c)
Diencephalon
d)
Brain Stem
20.

The basic unit of structure and function in the nervous system is a nerve cell. Nerve cells are also called-

a)

Osteocytes

b)

Dendrites

c)

Neurons

d)

Spinal Cords

21.

What is the function of a nerve?

a)

To transport needed food around the body

b)

To control body movement for reflexes.

c)

To carry messages (impulses) to and form the Central Nervous System

d)

All of the above

22.

All parts of the nervous system except for the brain and spinal cord

a)

nerves

b)

neuron

c)

central nervous system

d)

peripheral nervous system

23.

What two body parts is the Central Nervous System made up of?

a)

brain, spinal cord

b)

heart, lungs

c)

muscles, bones

d)

skin, hair

24.

Peripheral Nervous System: The part of your nervous system made up of all the _________________ spread throughout the body.

a)

nerves

b)

muscles

c)

bones

d)

organs

25.

What is a nerve cell called?

a)

neuron

b)

neutron

c)

electron

d)

nerve ending