Question 1

Tumors with distinct boundaries that are unlikely to recur following removal are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  infiltrating,or benign. 
B)  infiltrating,or malignant. 
C)  encapsulated,or benign. 
D)  encapsulated,or malignant. 
A)  infiltrating,or benign. 
B)  infiltrating,or malignant. 
C)  encapsulated,or benign. 
D)  encapsulated,or malignant.

Question 2

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 3

When low oxygen levels result from insufficiency in the blood supply to the brain,the resulting condition is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  ischemia. 
B)  aneurysm. 
C)  arteriovenous malformation. 
D)  cavernous malformation. 
A)  ischemia. 
B)  aneurysm. 
C)  arteriovenous malformation. 
D)  cavernous malformation.

Question 4

Seizure activity may be associated with reduced activity of

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

Question 5

The "headache generator" sends messages to the meninges and blood supply via the release of

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA by the vagus nerve. 
B)  dopamine by the facial nerve. 
C)  serotonin by the hypoglosseal nerve. 
D)  CGRP by the trigeminal nerve. 
A)  GABA by the vagus nerve. 
B)  dopamine by the facial nerve. 
C)  serotonin by the hypoglosseal nerve. 
D)  CGRP by the trigeminal nerve.

Question 6

Migraine headaches can result from information carried by the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V)from the brainstem to the meninges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

Accepted Answer

A transient ischemic attack is a brief (

Question 8

A concussion is a type of open head injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The initial area of impact in a closed head injury,indicated by the number ____________________,is known as a ____________________.A secondary area of impact,indicated by the number ____________________,is known as the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

1,coup,2,c

Question 10

The aura associated with migraine headaches

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs in all patients who experience migraines. 
B)  usually takes the form of a visual distortion. 
C)  consists of a vague premonition that a headache is about to occur. 
D)  can produce muscular contractions. 
A)  occurs in all patients who experience migraines. 
B)  usually takes the form of a visual distortion. 
C)  consists of a vague premonition that a headache is about to occur. 
D)  can produce muscular contractions.

Question 11

The prions believed to cause transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs)

Accepted Answer

A)  normally perform important functions in their host animal,and only cause problems if they are transmitted to another species. 
B)  differ from normal versions of proteins due to their increased length. 
C)  show different forms in different species. 
D)  show identical forms in all species. 
A)  normally perform important functions in their host animal,and only cause problems if they are transmitted to another species. 
B)  differ from normal versions of proteins due to their increased length. 
C)  show different forms in different species. 
D)  show identical forms in all species.

Question 12

Among the symptoms of a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (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 13

In cell cultures,abnormal prions

Accepted Answer

A)  "hijack" DNA in order to produce more abnormal prions. 
B)  convert normal prions into the abnormal form. 
C)  increase calcium influx,which triggers apoptosis. 
D)  enhance the expression of death genes that produce caspases. 
A)  "hijack" DNA in order to produce more abnormal prions. 
B)  convert normal prions into the abnormal form. 
C)  increase calcium influx,which triggers apoptosis. 
D)  enhance the expression of death genes that produce caspases.

Question 14

The "mental muscle" approach to rehabilitation following brain damage provides better outcomes than the use of training in specific skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the usual time course of recovery following brain injury.

Accepted Answer

The majority of recovery occurs quickly,

Question 16

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that results in the destruction of Schwann cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One likely candidate for a "headache generator" is the

Accepted Answer

A)  locus coeruleus. 
B)  substantia nigra. 
C)  raphe nuclei. 
D)  periaqueductal gray. 
A)  locus coeruleus. 
B)  substantia nigra. 
C)  raphe nuclei. 
D)  periaqueductal gray.

Question 18

Infarcts

Accepted Answer

A)  seldom produce any noticeable symptoms. 
B)  always trigger unconsciousness or coma. 
C)  produce convulsions. 
D)  produce different symptoms that depend on their location. 
A)  seldom produce any noticeable symptoms. 
B)  always trigger unconsciousness or coma. 
C)  produce convulsions. 
D)  produce different symptoms that depend on their location.

Question 19

In cases of neurocysticercosis,symptoms typically do not occur until

Accepted Answer

A)  larvae hatch from the ingested eggs. 
B)  larvae penetrate the intestines and enter the blood supply. 
C)  larvae become encysted in the brain and other tissue. 
D)  encysted larvae die. 
A)  larvae hatch from the ingested eggs. 
B)  larvae penetrate the intestines and enter the blood supply. 
C)  larvae become encysted in the brain and other tissue. 
D)  encysted larvae die.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Tumors with distinct boundaries that are unlikely to recur following removal are known as

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

When low oxygen levels result from insufficiency in the blood supply to the brain,the resulting condition is known as

Seizure activity may be associated with reduced activity of

The "headache generator" sends messages to the meninges and blood supply via the release of

Migraine headaches can result from information carried by the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V)from the brainstem to the meninges.

What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

A concussion is a type of open head injury.

The initial area of impact in a closed head injury,indicated by the number ,is known as a .A secondary area of impact,indicated by the number ,is known as the .

The aura associated with migraine headaches

The prions believed to cause transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs)

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

In cell cultures,abnormal prions

The "mental muscle" approach to rehabilitation following brain damage provides better outcomes than the use of training in specific skills.

Describe the usual time course of recovery following brain injury.

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that results in the destruction of Schwann cells.

One likely candidate for a "headache generator" is the

Infarcts

In cases of neurocysticercosis,symptoms typically do not occur until

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

Introducing Biological Psychology

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Psychological Disorders

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Tumors with distinct boundaries that are unlikely to recur following removal are known as

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

When low oxygen levels result from insufficiency in the blood supply to the brain,the resulting condition is known as

Seizure activity may be associated with reduced activity of

The "headache generator" sends messages to the meninges and blood supply via the release of

Migraine headaches can result from information carried by the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V)from the brainstem to the meninges.

What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

A concussion is a type of open head injury.

The initial area of impact in a closed head injury,indicated by the number ____________________,is known as a ____________________.A secondary area of impact,indicated by the number ____________________,is known as the ____________________.

The aura associated with migraine headaches

The prions believed to cause transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs)

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

In cell cultures,abnormal prions

The "mental muscle" approach to rehabilitation following brain damage provides better outcomes than the use of training in specific skills.

Describe the usual time course of recovery following brain injury.

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that results in the destruction of Schwann cells.

One likely candidate for a "headache generator" is the

Infarcts

In cases of neurocysticercosis,symptoms typically do not occur until

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

Introducing Biological Psychology

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Psychological Disorders

Filters

The initial area of impact in a closed head injury,indicated by the number ,is known as a .A secondary area of impact,indicated by the number ,is known as the .