Question 1

Neurocysticercosis results from an infection by

Accepted Answer

A)  a fungus. 
B)  the larvae of the pork tapeworm. 
C)  a type of bacteria. 
D)  a virus. 
A)  a fungus. 
B)  the larvae of the pork tapeworm. 
C)  a type of bacteria. 
D)  a virus. B

Question 2

Symptoms that occur following a concussion

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A)  are only seen when subdural bleeding has occurred. 
B)  are always seen. 
C)  occur in some but not all cases of open head injury. 
D)  occur in some but not all cases of concussion. 
A)  are only seen when subdural bleeding has occurred. 
B)  are always seen. 
C)  occur in some but not all cases of open head injury. 
D)  occur in some but not all cases of concussion. D

Question 3

Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) can be transmitted from one patient to another in spite of typical hospital sterilization methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Paroxysmal depolarizing shifts are seen in the EEG of patients experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  partial seizures. 
B)  tonic-clonic seizures. 
C)  absence seizures. 
D)  migraine headaches. 
A)  partial seizures. 
B)  tonic-clonic seizures. 
C)  absence seizures. 
D)  migraine headaches.

Question 5

The sheep disease "scrapie"

Accepted Answer

A)  caused an epidemic among humans in nineteenth century Great Britain. 
B)  is responsible for causing kuru in humans. 
C)  does not pass directly to humans, although it can pass to other animals like cows. 
D)  passes frequently to humans in countries that consume a lot of sheep. 
A)  caused an epidemic among humans in nineteenth century Great Britain. 
B)  is responsible for causing kuru in humans. 
C)  does not pass directly to humans, although it can pass to other animals like cows. 
D)  passes frequently to humans in countries that consume a lot of sheep.

Question 6

Inflammation of the brain caused by viruses is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  neurocysticercosis. 
B)  encephalitis. 
C)  meningitis. 
D)  septicemia. 
A)  neurocysticercosis. 
B)  encephalitis. 
C)  meningitis. 
D)  septicemia.

Question 7

Which of the following neurochemicals has been implicated in the development of migraine headaches?

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA 
B)  serotonin 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  dopamine 
A)  GABA 
B)  serotonin 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  dopamine

Question 8

Meningiomas typically arise from

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A)  neurons. 
B)  astrocytes and oligodendrocytes or a combination of the two. 
C)  Schwann and amacrine cells. 
D)  the membranes covering the brain. 
A)  neurons. 
B)  astrocytes and oligodendrocytes or a combination of the two. 
C)  Schwann and amacrine cells. 
D)  the membranes covering the brain.

Question 9

The site of damage on the opposite side of an initial blow in a closed head injury is known as

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A)  thrombosis. 
B)  hematoma. 
C)  coup. 
D)  countercoup. 
A)  thrombosis. 
B)  hematoma. 
C)  coup. 
D)  countercoup.

Question 10

The difference between encephalitis and meningitis is that

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A)  encephalitis can be life threatening but meningitis cannot. 
B)  meningitis can be life threatening but encephalitis cannot. 
C)  encephalitis is caused by bacteria but meningitis is caused by a virus. 
D)  encephalitis is an infection of the brain itself, whereas meningitis is an infection of the lining of the brain and/or spinal cord. 
A)  encephalitis can be life threatening but meningitis cannot. 
B)  meningitis can be life threatening but encephalitis cannot. 
C)  encephalitis is caused by bacteria but meningitis is caused by a virus. 
D)  encephalitis is an infection of the brain itself, whereas meningitis is an infection of the lining of the brain and/or spinal cord.

Question 11

Partial seizures are frequently accompanied by an aura, but generalized seizures typically occur without an aura.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Herpes simplex, the virus responsible for cold sores and genital herpes,

Accepted Answer

A)  has been implicated in cases of primary encephalitis. 
B)  is a major cause of secondary encephalitis. 
C)  is responsible for many cases of multiple sclerosis. 
D)  has been implicated in neurocysticercosis. 
A)  has been implicated in cases of primary encephalitis. 
B)  is a major cause of secondary encephalitis. 
C)  is responsible for many cases of multiple sclerosis. 
D)  has been implicated in neurocysticercosis.

Question 13

The Kennard Principle appears to predict recovery of language functions, but not necessarily other types of cognitive function, following brain damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Closed head injuries, or concussions, are characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  injury without penetration of the skull. 
B)  lack of a coup and countercoup. 
C)  penetration of the skull. 
D)  no loss of consciousness. 
A)  injury without penetration of the skull. 
B)  lack of a coup and countercoup. 
C)  penetration of the skull. 
D)  no loss of consciousness.

Question 15

People who experience migraine headaches

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A)  usually have a history of post-concussive syndrome. 
B)  are equally likely to be male or female. 
C)  are more likely to be male than female. 
D)  are more likely to be female than male. 
A)  usually have a history of post-concussive syndrome. 
B)  are equally likely to be male or female. 
C)  are more likely to be male than female. 
D)  are more likely to be female than male.

Question 16

An embolism is

Accepted Answer

A)  a blockage resulting from material that doesn't move from its point of origin. 
B)  a blockage resulting from material that travels to smaller diameter blood vessels until it has to stop. 
C)  bleeding in the brain. 
D)  an area of dead neurons. 
A)  a blockage resulting from material that doesn't move from its point of origin. 
B)  a blockage resulting from material that travels to smaller diameter blood vessels until it has to stop. 
C)  bleeding in the brain. 
D)  an area of dead neurons.

Question 17

According to Woods and Teuber, patients with prenatal or early postnatal left hemisphere damage demonstrate

Accepted Answer

A)  no deficits to either language or visuospatial skills. 
B)  relatively normal visuospatial skills but deficient language skills. 
C)  relatively normal language skills but deficient visuospatial skills. 
D)  deficient language and visuospatial skills. 
A)  no deficits to either language or visuospatial skills. 
B)  relatively normal visuospatial skills but deficient language skills. 
C)  relatively normal language skills but deficient visuospatial skills. 
D)  deficient language and visuospatial skills.

Question 18

Olney's concept of excitotoxicity suggests that most neural death in ischemia is due to

Accepted Answer

A)  excess cholinergic activity. 
B)  insufficient gamma-aminobutyric acid (GAB
A)  activity. 
C)  insufficient glutamate activity. 
D)  excess glutamate activity. 
A)  excess cholinergic activity. 
B)  insufficient gamma-aminobutyric acid (GAB
A)  activity. 
C)  insufficient glutamate activity. 
D)  excess glutamate activity.

Question 19

Cognitive ________ is a proposed basis for individual differences in responses to brain injury either due to brain size, synapse number, or flexible use of cognitive networks.

Accepted Answer

A)  resourcing 
B)  reserve 
C)  malleability 
D)  plasticity 
A)  resourcing 
B)  reserve 
C)  malleability 
D)  plasticity

Question 20

Tumors in the nervous system arise from

Accepted Answer

A)  neurons and glia. 
B)  neurons and cells of the meninges. 
C)  glia and cells of the meninges. 
D)  neurons, glia, and cells of the meninges. 
A)  neurons and glia. 
B)  neurons and cells of the meninges. 
C)  glia and cells of the meninges. 
D)  neurons, glia, and cells of the meninges.

Neurocysticercosis results from an infection by

Symptoms that occur following a concussion

Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) can be transmitted from one patient to another in spite of typical hospital sterilization methods.

Paroxysmal depolarizing shifts are seen in the EEG of patients experiencing

The sheep disease "scrapie"

Inflammation of the brain caused by viruses is known as

Which of the following neurochemicals has been implicated in the development of migraine headaches?

Meningiomas typically arise from

The site of damage on the opposite side of an initial blow in a closed head injury is known as

The difference between encephalitis and meningitis is that

Partial seizures are frequently accompanied by an aura, but generalized seizures typically occur without an aura.

Herpes simplex, the virus responsible for cold sores and genital herpes,

The Kennard Principle appears to predict recovery of language functions, but not necessarily other types of cognitive function, following brain damage.

Closed head injuries, or concussions, are characterized by

People who experience migraine headaches

An embolism is

According to Woods and Teuber, patients with prenatal or early postnatal left hemisphere damage demonstrate

Olney's concept of excitotoxicity suggests that most neural death in ischemia is due to

Cognitive ________ is a proposed basis for individual differences in responses to brain injury either due to brain size, synapse number, or flexible use of cognitive networks.

Tumors in the nervous system arise from

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Cognition

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology

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Exam 15: Neuropsychology

Neurocysticercosis results from an infection by

Symptoms that occur following a concussion

Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) can be transmitted from one patient to another in spite of typical hospital sterilization methods.

Paroxysmal depolarizing shifts are seen in the EEG of patients experiencing

The sheep disease "scrapie"

Inflammation of the brain caused by viruses is known as

Which of the following neurochemicals has been implicated in the development of migraine headaches?

Meningiomas typically arise from

The site of damage on the opposite side of an initial blow in a closed head injury is known as

The difference between encephalitis and meningitis is that

Partial seizures are frequently accompanied by an aura, but generalized seizures typically occur without an aura.

Herpes simplex, the virus responsible for cold sores and genital herpes,

The Kennard Principle appears to predict recovery of language functions, but not necessarily other types of cognitive function, following brain damage.

Closed head injuries, or concussions, are characterized by

People who experience migraine headaches

An embolism is

According to Woods and Teuber, patients with prenatal or early postnatal left hemisphere damage demonstrate

Olney's concept of excitotoxicity suggests that most neural death in ischemia is due to

Cognitive ________ is a proposed basis for individual differences in responses to brain injury either due to brain size, synapse number, or flexible use of cognitive networks.

Tumors in the nervous system arise from

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Cognition

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology

Filters