Question 1

The term dysphasia is defined as a condition marked by

Accepted Answer

A)  difficulty in swallowing 
B)  absence of speech 
C)  difficulty in speaking 
D)  slight paralysis of the larynx 
A)  difficulty in swallowing 
B)  absence of speech 
C)  difficulty in speaking 
D)  slight paralysis of the larynx

Question 2

A viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes blisters on the skin that follow the course of the affected nerves is

Accepted Answer

A)  sciatica 
B)  multiple sclerosis 
C)  shingles 
D)  cerebral palsy 
A)  sciatica 
B)  multiple sclerosis 
C)  shingles 
D)  cerebral palsy

Question 3

Which of the following is the abbreviation for a common psychiatric disorder characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts that result in performing repetitive acts?

Accepted Answer

A)  OCD 
B)  PTSD 
C)  ALS 
D)  MS 
A)  OCD 
B)  PTSD 
C)  ALS 
D)  MS

Question 4

The abbreviation for a sudden deficient supply of blood to the brain lasting a short time is

Accepted Answer

A)  CVA 
B)  CP 
C)  TIA 
D)  ALS 
A)  CVA 
B)  CP 
C)  TIA 
D)  ALS

Question 5

Nerve impulses described as efferent are

Accepted Answer

A)  absent 
B)  conveying toward a center 
C)  excessive 
D)  conveying away from the center 
A)  absent 
B)  conveying toward a center 
C)  excessive 
D)  conveying away from the center

Question 6

The suffix -iatry is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  seizure, attack 
B)  specialist, physician 
C)  slight, paralysis 
D)  treatment, specialty 
A)  seizure, attack 
B)  specialist, physician 
C)  slight, paralysis 
D)  treatment, specialty

Question 7

The combining form phas/o is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  mind 
C)  speech 
D)  sensation 
A)  one 
B)  mind 
C)  speech 
D)  sensation

Question 8

A condition in which there is an interruption of blood supply to the brain is

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebral palsy 
B)  stroke 
C)  cerebral aneurysm 
D)  cerebral thrombosis 
A)  cerebral palsy 
B)  stroke 
C)  cerebral aneurysm 
D)  cerebral thrombosis

Question 9

The term neuroma means

Accepted Answer

A)  pain in a nerve 
B)  tumor of the meninges 
C)  tumor made up of nerve (cells) 
D)  inflammation of many nerves 
A)  pain in a nerve 
B)  tumor of the meninges 
C)  tumor made up of nerve (cells) 
D)  inflammation of many nerves

Question 10

The term that means being unaware of one's surroundings and incapable of responding to stimuli is

Accepted Answer

A)  ataxia 
B)  syncope 
C)  convulsion 
D)  unconsciousness 
A)  ataxia 
B)  syncope 
C)  convulsion 
D)  unconsciousness

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: cerebrum, brain
nerve root
seizure, attack
cerebellum
slight paralysis
nerve
spinal cord
sensation, sensitivity, feeling

Accepted Answer

The Answer of myel/o and cerebell/o and radic/o and -paresis is...

Question 12

The term hyperesthesia is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  without (loss of) feeling or sensation 
B)  pain in the head 
C)  excessive sensitivity (to stimuli) 
D)  slight paralysis of half of the body 
A)  without (loss of) feeling or sensation 
B)  pain in the head 
C)  excessive sensitivity (to stimuli) 
D)  slight paralysis of half of the body

Question 13

The term that means tumor of blood below the dura is

Accepted Answer

A)  poliomyelitis 
B)  neuroma 
C)  cerebral thrombosis 
D)  subdural hematoma 
A)  poliomyelitis 
B)  neuroma 
C)  cerebral thrombosis 
D)  subdural hematoma

Question 14

A person who is paralyzed from the waist down is called

Accepted Answer

A)  paraplegic 
B)  hemiplegic 
C)  quadriplegic 
D)  monoplegic 
A)  paraplegic 
B)  hemiplegic 
C)  quadriplegic 
D)  monoplegic

Question 15

The term encephalitis is defined as inflammation of the

Accepted Answer

A)  cranial nerves 
B)  brain 
C)  spinal nerves 
D)  spinal cord 
A)  cranial nerves 
B)  brain 
C)  spinal nerves 
D)  spinal cord

Question 16

A person unable to express thoughts in an orderly manner is said to be

Accepted Answer

A)  disoriented 
B)  incoherent 
C)  having dementia 
D)  cognitive 
A)  disoriented 
B)  incoherent 
C)  having dementia 
D)  cognitive

Question 17

Inflammation of the membranous coverings of the brain and spinal cord is called

Accepted Answer

A)  duritis 
B)  poliomyelitis 
C)  polyneuritis 
D)  meningitis 
A)  duritis 
B)  poliomyelitis 
C)  polyneuritis 
D)  meningitis

The term dysphasia is defined as a condition marked by

A viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes blisters on the skin that follow the course of the affected nerves is

Which of the following is the abbreviation for a common psychiatric disorder characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts that result in performing repetitive acts?

The abbreviation for a sudden deficient supply of blood to the brain lasting a short time is

Nerve impulses described as efferent are

The suffix -iatry is defined as

The combining form phas/o is defined as

A condition in which there is an interruption of blood supply to the brain is

The term neuroma means

The term that means being unaware of one's surroundings and incapable of responding to stimuli is

The term hyperesthesia is defined as

The term that means tumor of blood below the dura is

A person who is paralyzed from the waist down is called

The term encephalitis is defined as inflammation of the

A person unable to express thoughts in an orderly manner is said to be

Inflammation of the membranous coverings of the brain and spinal cord is called

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Exam 15: Nervous System and Behavioral Health

The term dysphasia is defined as a condition marked by

A viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes blisters on the skin that follow the course of the affected nerves is

Which of the following is the abbreviation for a common psychiatric disorder characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts that result in performing repetitive acts?

The abbreviation for a sudden deficient supply of blood to the brain lasting a short time is

Nerve impulses described as efferent are

The suffix -iatry is defined as

The combining form phas/o is defined as

A condition in which there is an interruption of blood supply to the brain is

The term neuroma means

The term that means being unaware of one's surroundings and incapable of responding to stimuli is

The term hyperesthesia is defined as

The term that means tumor of blood below the dura is

A person who is paralyzed from the waist down is called

The term encephalitis is defined as inflammation of the

A person unable to express thoughts in an orderly manner is said to be

Inflammation of the membranous coverings of the brain and spinal cord is called

Introduction to Medical Language

Body Structure, Color, and Oncology

Directional Terms, Planes, Positions, Regions, and Quadrants

Integumentary System

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Obstetrics and Neonatology

Cardiovascular, Immune, and Lymphatic Systems and Blood

Digestive System

Eye

Ear

Musculoskeletal System

Endocrine System

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