Question 1

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Acetylcholine is an example of this chemical released into a synapse

Accepted Answer

A) gyri 
B) neurotransmitter 
C) parenchymal cell 
D) pia mater 
E) sensory nerve
F)subarachnoid space 
A) gyri 
B) neurotransmitter 
C) parenchymal cell 
D) pia mater 
E) sensory nerve
F)subarachnoid space

Question 2

Match the neurologic symptoms with their meanings:
-Slight paralysis in half the body

Accepted Answer

A) apraxia 
B) ataxia 
C) bradykinesia 
D) causalgia 
E) hemiparesis
F)hyperesthesia
G)narcolepsy
H)syncope 
A) apraxia 
B) ataxia 
C) bradykinesia 
D) causalgia 
E) hemiparesis
F)hyperesthesia
G)narcolepsy
H)syncope

Question 3

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Elevations on the surface of the cerebral cortex

Accepted Answer

A) acetylcholine 
B) anencephaly 
C) apraxia 
D) astrocyte 
E) ataxia
F)bradykinesia
G)cerebellum
H)cerebrum
I)comatose
J)glioma
K)gyri
L)hypothalamus
M)leptomeningitis
N)meningioma
O)myelin sheath
P)neurasthenia
Q)paraplegia
R)stroma
S)synapse
T)syncopal 
A) acetylcholine 
B) anencephaly 
C) apraxia 
D) astrocyte 
E) ataxia
F)bradykinesia
G)cerebellum
H)cerebrum
I)comatose
J)glioma
K)gyri
L)hypothalamus
M)leptomeningitis
N)meningioma
O)myelin sheath
P)neurasthenia
Q)paraplegia
R)stroma
S)synapse
T)syncopal

Question 4

Match the neurologic symptoms with their meanings:
-Burning pain

Accepted Answer

A) apraxia 
B) ataxia 
C) bradykinesia 
D) causalgia 
E) hemiparesis
F)hyperesthesia
G)narcolepsy
H)syncope 
A) apraxia 
B) ataxia 
C) bradykinesia 
D) causalgia 
E) hemiparesis
F)hyperesthesia
G)narcolepsy
H)syncope

Question 5

Give meanings for the following suffixes:
--praxia: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give meanings for the following suffixes:
--praxia: __________...

Question 6

A network of interlacing nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system:

Accepted Answer

A)  Microglia 
B)  Astrocyte 
C)  Plexus 
D)  Synapse 
E)  Receptor 
A)  Microglia 
B)  Astrocyte 
C)  Plexus 
D)  Synapse 
E)  Receptor

Question 7

Match the following terms with their meanings below:
-Posterior part of the brain; coordinates muscle movements and maintains balance

Accepted Answer

A) central nervous system 
B) cerebellum 
C) cerebral cortex 
D) cerebrospinal fluid 
E) cerebrum
F)cranial nerves
G)dendrite
H)dura mater
I)efferent nerve
J)ependymal cell 
A) central nervous system 
B) cerebellum 
C) cerebral cortex 
D) cerebrospinal fluid 
E) cerebrum
F)cranial nerves
G)dendrite
H)dura mater
I)efferent nerve
J)ependymal cell

Question 8

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Lack of muscle coordination

Accepted Answer

A) acetylcholine 
B) anencephaly 
C) apraxia 
D) astrocyte 
E) ataxia
F)bradykinesia
G)cerebellum
H)cerebrum
I)comatose
J)glioma
K)gyri
L)hypothalamus
M)leptomeningitis
N)meningioma
O)myelin sheath
P)neurasthenia
Q)paraplegia
R)stroma
S)synapse
T)syncopal 
A) acetylcholine 
B) anencephaly 
C) apraxia 
D) astrocyte 
E) ataxia
F)bradykinesia
G)cerebellum
H)cerebrum
I)comatose
J)glioma
K)gyri
L)hypothalamus
M)leptomeningitis
N)meningioma
O)myelin sheath
P)neurasthenia
Q)paraplegia
R)stroma
S)synapse
T)syncopal

Question 9

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Lying between the medulla and the rest of the brain; bridge connecting various parts of the brain

Accepted Answer

A) arachnoid membrane 
B) cerebrum 
C) medulla oblongata 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) cerebellum
F)thalamus
G)pons
H)hypothalamus
I)pia mater
J)dura mater 
A) arachnoid membrane 
B) cerebrum 
C) medulla oblongata 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) cerebellum
F)thalamus
G)pons
H)hypothalamus
I)pia mater
J)dura mater

Question 10

Give meanings for the following combining forms:
-encephal/o: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give meanings for the following combining forms:
-encephal/o:...

Question 11

Complete the following terms from their definitions:
-Disease of a nerve: neuro__________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the following terms from their definitions:
-Disease...

Question 12

Match the following terms with their meanings below:
-Part of the brain anterior to the cerebellum and between the medulla and rest of the midbrain

Accepted Answer

A) microglial cell 
B) neurotransmitter 
C) oligodendroglial cell 
D) parasympathetic nerves 
E) parenchyma
F)peripheral nervous system
G)pia mater
H)plexus
I)pons
J)receptor 
A) microglial cell 
B) neurotransmitter 
C) oligodendroglial cell 
D) parasympathetic nerves 
E) parenchyma
F)peripheral nervous system
G)pia mater
H)plexus
I)pons
J)receptor

Question 13

Match the meanings with their correct terms:
-cauda equina

Accepted Answer

A) pertaining to supportive cells of the nervous system 
B) substance that helps transmit a nervous impulse 
C) part of a nerve cell 
D) obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot or foreign substance 
E) network of nerve fibers
F)tail end of the spinal cord
G)three membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord
H)space between nerve cells
I)a part of the brain that serves as a relay station for impulses
J)lack of strength in nerves; sense of weakness and exhaustion 
A) pertaining to supportive cells of the nervous system 
B) substance that helps transmit a nervous impulse 
C) part of a nerve cell 
D) obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot or foreign substance 
E) network of nerve fibers
F)tail end of the spinal cord
G)three membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord
H)space between nerve cells
I)a part of the brain that serves as a relay station for impulses
J)lack of strength in nerves; sense of weakness and exhaustion

Question 14

Part of the brain responsible for coordinating muscle movements and maintaining balance:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pons 
B)  Cerebrum 
C)  Thalamus 
D)  Hypothalamus 
E)  Cerebellum 
A)  Pons 
B)  Cerebrum 
C)  Thalamus 
D)  Hypothalamus 
E)  Cerebellum

Question 15

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Largest part of the brain

Accepted Answer

A) arachnoid membrane 
B) cerebrum 
C) medulla oblongata 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) cerebellum
F)thalamus
G)pons
H)hypothalamus
I)pia mater
J)dura mater 
A) arachnoid membrane 
B) cerebrum 
C) medulla oblongata 
D) neurotransmitter 
E) cerebellum
F)thalamus
G)pons
H)hypothalamus
I)pia mater
J)dura mater

Question 16

Match the following terms with their meanings below:
-Membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

Accepted Answer

A) ganglion 
B) glial cell 
C) gyrus 
D) hypothalamus 
E) medulla oblongata
F)meninges
G)motor nerve
H)myelin sheath
I)nerve
J)neuron 
A) ganglion 
B) glial cell 
C) gyrus 
D) hypothalamus 
E) medulla oblongata
F)meninges
G)motor nerve
H)myelin sheath
I)nerve
J)neuron

Question 17

Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Involuntary, spasmodic twitching movements; uncontrollable utterances

Accepted Answer

A) aura 
B) cerebral angiography 
C) cerebral hemorrhage 
D) cerebral palsy 
E) dementia
F)dopamine
G)embolus
H)gait
I)glioblastoma multiforme
J)hydrocephalus
K)multiple sclerosis
L)myasthenia gravis
M)palliative
N)Parkinson disease
O)spina bifida
P)tonic-clonic
Q)Tourette syndrome
R)transient ischemic attack 
A) aura 
B) cerebral angiography 
C) cerebral hemorrhage 
D) cerebral palsy 
E) dementia
F)dopamine
G)embolus
H)gait
I)glioblastoma multiforme
J)hydrocephalus
K)multiple sclerosis
L)myasthenia gravis
M)palliative
N)Parkinson disease
O)spina bifida
P)tonic-clonic
Q)Tourette syndrome
R)transient ischemic attack

Question 18

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Loss of muscle strength; breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer disease 
B) Bell palsy 
C) epilepsy 
D) multiple sclerosis 
E) myasthenia gravis
F)Parkinson disease 
A) Alzheimer disease 
B) Bell palsy 
C) epilepsy 
D) multiple sclerosis 
E) myasthenia gravis
F)Parkinson disease

Question 19

Essential cells of an organ:

Accepted Answer

A)  parenchymal 
B)  parenchymel 
C)  parencyhmal 
A)  parenchymal 
B)  parenchymel 
C)  parencyhmal

Question 20

Cerebral aneurysm, thrombosis, or hemorrhage can be the cause of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cerebrovascular accident 
B)  Concussion 
C)  Multiple sclerosis 
D)  Myasthenia gravis 
E)  Epilepsy 
A)  Cerebrovascular accident 
B)  Concussion 
C)  Multiple sclerosis 
D)  Myasthenia gravis 
E)  Epilepsy

Exam 10: A:nervous System

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Acetylcholine is an example of this chemical released into a synapse

Match the neurologic symptoms with their meanings: -Slight paralysis in half the body

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Elevations on the surface of the cerebral cortex

Match the neurologic symptoms with their meanings: -Burning pain

Give meanings for the following suffixes: --praxia: __________

A network of interlacing nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system:

Match the following terms with their meanings below: -Posterior part of the brain; coordinates muscle movements and maintains balance

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Lack of muscle coordination

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Lying between the medulla and the rest of the brain; bridge connecting various parts of the brain

Give meanings for the following combining forms: -encephal/o: __________

Complete the following terms from their definitions: -Disease of a nerve: neuro__________

Match the following terms with their meanings below: -Part of the brain anterior to the cerebellum and between the medulla and rest of the midbrain

Match the meanings with their correct terms: -cauda equina

Part of the brain responsible for coordinating muscle movements and maintaining balance:

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Largest part of the brain

Match the following terms with their meanings below: -Membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

Match the terms with their correct meanings: -Involuntary, spasmodic twitching movements; uncontrollable utterances

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Loss of muscle strength; breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter

Essential cells of an organ:

Cerebral aneurysm, thrombosis, or hemorrhage can be the cause of:

Basic Word Structure

Terms Pertaining to the Body As a Whole

Suffixes

Prefixes

A:digestive System

B: Digestive System

A: Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology

B:additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology

A: Urinary System

B: Urinary System

A: Female Reproductive System

B: Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

B:nervous System

A:cardiovascular System

B:cardiovascular System

A: Respiratory System

B: Respiratory System

A: Blood System

B:blood System

A:lymphatic and Immune Systems

B: Lymphatic and Immune Systems

A: Musculoskeletal System

B: Musculoskeletal System

A: Skin

B:skin

A:sense Organs: the Eye and the Ear

B:sense Organs: the Eye and the Ear

A: Endocrine System

B: Endocrine System

A:cancer Medicine Oncology

B:cancer Medicine Oncology

Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

Pharmacology

Psychiatry

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