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

Michael got into a fight with Andre over his girlfriend. Michael’s heart rate increased, his palms got sweaty, and he felt a surge of energy. What part of the nervous system was responsible for these changes?

Trey has symptoms of severe headache, nausea, and vomiting. At the doctor's office, Trey had a lumbar puncture. His doctor is concerned Trey may have which disorder?

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

The brain and the spinal cord are part of the:

The membrane covering of the brain is known as the:

Maria is a 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 inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. What is her probable diagnosis?

Which lobe of the brain coordinates voluntary muscle movement?

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

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

A patient sustains a fall while getting out of the shower. Tests reveal damage to the innermost meningeal layer. What structure was damaged?

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

Cranial nerves and spinal nerves are part of the:

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:

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?

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?

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

Kaleb was involved in an ATV accident and sustained a severe 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 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?

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

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 most likely diagnosed with?

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

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

Impulses enter the neuron by way of the:

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

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?

Sarah fell while rock climbing and struck the ground. She is experiencing respiratory distress and is unable to move. Sarah's doctor will most likely diagnose her with which condition?

Which phrase best describes the dura mater meningeal layer?

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

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?

Laura is upset with the progression 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?

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

What portion of the brain stem controls heartbeat and respiration?

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

A nerve cell is known as a/an:

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for balance and coordination?

Which type of neuron is responsible for carrying signals from the central nervous system to muscles?

Which condition is characterized by the degeneration of the myelin sheath in the central nervous system?