Question 1

Seizure activity may be associated with reduced activity of

Accepted Answer

A)  glutamate. 
B)  GABA. 
C)  acetylcholine. 
D)  adenosine. 
A)  glutamate. 
B)  GABA. 
C)  acetylcholine. 
D)  adenosine.

Question 2

Prion diseases are responsible for TSEs. Explain the states of prions and our understanding about their involvement in TSEs. Discuss how a TSE can be transmitted to humans.

Accepted Answer

Prions are proteins with alternate shape

Question 3

A meningioma is a cancer that

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot be removed surgically due to the location. 
B)  is typically malignant. 
C)  is typically benign. 
D)  produces a serious risk of metastasis. 
A)  cannot be removed surgically due to the location. 
B)  is typically malignant. 
C)  is typically benign. 
D)  produces a serious risk of metastasis.

Question 4

An aneurysm can be the cause of

Accepted Answer

A)  an open head injury. 
B)  thrombosis. 
C)  a concussion. 
D)  a cerebral hemorrhage. 
A)  an open head injury. 
B)  thrombosis. 
C)  a concussion. 
D)  a cerebral hemorrhage.

Question 5

The most common symptoms of neurocysticercosis is

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A)  nausea and double vision. 
B)  a rash. 
C)  the sudden onset of partial seizures. 
D)  the sudden onset of tonic-clonic seizures. 
A)  nausea and double vision. 
B)  a rash. 
C)  the sudden onset of partial seizures. 
D)  the sudden onset of tonic-clonic seizures.

Question 6

Most medications that are effective in treating epilepsy are

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine agonists. 
B)  cholinergic antagonists. 
C)  GABA antagonists. 
D)  GABA agonists. 
A)  dopamine agonists. 
B)  cholinergic antagonists. 
C)  GABA antagonists. 
D)  GABA agonists.

Question 7

Infection from HIV results in the virus

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A)  invading neurons, killing them. 
B)  invading a variety of cells in the nervous system, which release chemicals that trigger apoptosis. 
C)  interfering with the NMDA glutamate receptor, which then no longer allows calcium to enter neurons. 
D)  having no direct effect on the cells of the nervous system but allows opportunistic viruses to thrive. 
A)  invading neurons, killing them. 
B)  invading a variety of cells in the nervous system, which release chemicals that trigger apoptosis. 
C)  interfering with the NMDA glutamate receptor, which then no longer allows calcium to enter neurons. 
D)  having no direct effect on the cells of the nervous system but allows opportunistic viruses to thrive.

Question 8

Multiple sclerosis is more common in northern latitudes and

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A)  affects more women than men. 
B)  affects more men than women, as it is a sex-linked condition. 
C)  affects equal numbers of men and women. 
D)  typically does not develop until after the age of 55 years. 
A)  affects more women than men. 
B)  affects more men than women, as it is a sex-linked condition. 
C)  affects equal numbers of men and women. 
D)  typically does not develop until after the age of 55 years.

Question 9

An injury that produces a concussion

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A)  is a mild injury that does not require medical attention. 
B)  is a type of open head injury. 
C)  can produce symptoms that range from mild to a coma. 
D)  does not produce unconsciousness. 
A)  is a mild injury that does not require medical attention. 
B)  is a type of open head injury. 
C)  can produce symptoms that range from mild to a coma. 
D)  does not produce unconsciousness.

Question 10

Summarize the symptoms and treatment of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND).

Accepted Answer

HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (

Question 11

Alzheimer's disease involves several changes in the brain. Which of the following is NOT one of the affected structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  neurofibrillary tangles 
B)  beta amyloid proteins 
C)  extrapyramidal cells 
D)  tau proteins 
A)  neurofibrillary tangles 
B)  beta amyloid proteins 
C)  extrapyramidal cells 
D)  tau proteins

Question 12

Which of the following is one of the three leading causes of traumatic brain injuries in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  playing football 
B)  traffic accidents 
C)  playing soccer 
D)  boxing 
A)  playing football 
B)  traffic accidents 
C)  playing soccer 
D)  boxing

Question 13

Epilepsy is diagnosed in patients with

Accepted Answer

A)  a history of at least one seizure. 
B)  a history of at least one seizure that was unrelated to having a fever as a child. 
C)  repeated, unprovoked seizures. 
D)  seizures resulting from an inoperable tumor. 
A)  a history of at least one seizure. 
B)  a history of at least one seizure that was unrelated to having a fever as a child. 
C)  repeated, unprovoked seizures. 
D)  seizures resulting from an inoperable tumor.

Question 14

Meningitis is

Accepted Answer

A)  an overreaction by the immune system to viruses like chicken pox. 
B)  an infection by mosquito-borne viruses. 
C)  caused by ingestion of the pork tapeworm. 
D)  an inflammation of the membranes covering the brain. 
A)  an overreaction by the immune system to viruses like chicken pox. 
B)  an infection by mosquito-borne viruses. 
C)  caused by ingestion of the pork tapeworm. 
D)  an inflammation of the membranes covering the brain.

Question 15

Seizures that originate in a focal area without affecting consciousness are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  absence seizures. 
B)  tonic-clonic seizures. 
C)  simple partial seizures. 
D)  complex partial seizures. 
A)  absence seizures. 
B)  tonic-clonic seizures. 
C)  simple partial seizures. 
D)  complex partial seizures.

Question 16

Reactive neuroplasticity involves structural changes in the brain due to learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Auras typically occur before

Accepted Answer

A)  all partial seizures but not before a generalized seizure. 
B)  some partial seizures but not before a generalized seizure. 
C)  all general seizures but not before partial seizures. 
D)  some general seizures but not before partial seizures. 
A)  all partial seizures but not before a generalized seizure. 
B)  some partial seizures but not before a generalized seizure. 
C)  all general seizures but not before partial seizures. 
D)  some general seizures but not before partial seizures.

Question 18

Among the symptoms of a TSE in humans is (are)

Accepted Answer

A)  convulsions. 
B)  paranoia. 
C)  inflammation of the meninges. 
D)  a stiff neck and aversion to lights. 
A)  convulsions. 
B)  paranoia. 
C)  inflammation of the meninges. 
D)  a stiff neck and aversion to lights.

Question 19

In addition to flulike symptoms, meningitis may cause

Accepted Answer

A)  sudden onset focal seizures. 
B)  a characteristic "bulls-eye" rash. 
C)  a stiff neck and sensitivity to lights. 
D)  fatigue and joint pain. 
A)  sudden onset focal seizures. 
B)  a characteristic "bulls-eye" rash. 
C)  a stiff neck and sensitivity to lights. 
D)  fatigue and joint pain.

Question 20

Using virtual reality (VR) for rehabilitation after brain injury

Accepted Answer

A)  does not produce any significant benefits. 
B)  is impossible, given the inability of patients to use the technology. 
C)  might be used in the future but is not currently available. 
D)  allows the patient to receive more hours of rehabilitation than more traditional methods requiring the presence of a therapist. 
A)  does not produce any significant benefits. 
B)  is impossible, given the inability of patients to use the technology. 
C)  might be used in the future but is not currently available. 
D)  allows the patient to receive more hours of rehabilitation than more traditional methods requiring the presence of a therapist.

Seizure activity may be associated with reduced activity of

Prion diseases are responsible for TSEs. Explain the states of prions and our understanding about their involvement in TSEs. Discuss how a TSE can be transmitted to humans.

A meningioma is a cancer that

An aneurysm can be the cause of

The most common symptoms of neurocysticercosis is

Most medications that are effective in treating epilepsy are

Infection from HIV results in the virus

Multiple sclerosis is more common in northern latitudes and

An injury that produces a concussion

Summarize the symptoms and treatment of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND).

Alzheimer's disease involves several changes in the brain. Which of the following is NOT one of the affected structures?

Which of the following is one of the three leading causes of traumatic brain injuries in the United States?

Epilepsy is diagnosed in patients with

Meningitis is

Seizures that originate in a focal area without affecting consciousness are known as

Reactive neuroplasticity involves structural changes in the brain due to learning.

Auras typically occur before

Among the symptoms of a TSE in humans is (are)

In addition to flulike symptoms, meningitis may cause

Using virtual reality (VR) for rehabilitation after brain injury

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

Seizure activity may be associated with reduced activity of

Prion diseases are responsible for TSEs. Explain the states of prions and our understanding about their involvement in TSEs. Discuss how a TSE can be transmitted to humans.

A meningioma is a cancer that

An aneurysm can be the cause of

The most common symptoms of neurocysticercosis is

Most medications that are effective in treating epilepsy are

Infection from HIV results in the virus

Multiple sclerosis is more common in northern latitudes and

An injury that produces a concussion

Summarize the symptoms and treatment of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND).

Alzheimer's disease involves several changes in the brain. Which of the following is NOT one of the affected structures?

Which of the following is one of the three leading causes of traumatic brain injuries in the United States?

Epilepsy is diagnosed in patients with

Meningitis is

Seizures that originate in a focal area without affecting consciousness are known as

Reactive neuroplasticity involves structural changes in the brain due to learning.

Auras typically occur before

Among the symptoms of a TSE in humans is (are)

In addition to flulike symptoms, meningitis may cause

Using virtual reality (VR) for rehabilitation after brain injury

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