Question 1

The bacteria responsible for meningitis

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A)  are not a threat in swimming pools,buildings,and the water supply. 
B)  cannot be spread by kissing,coughing,or sneezing. 
C)  are spread from infected birds to people by mosquitos. 
D)  are quite rare among people. 
A)  are not a threat in swimming pools,buildings,and the water supply. 
B)  cannot be spread by kissing,coughing,or sneezing. 
C)  are spread from infected birds to people by mosquitos. 
D)  are quite rare among people.

Question 2

Prior infection with herpes simplex has been implicated in the later development of

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A)  meningitis. 
B)  primary encephalitis. 
C)  dementia. 
D)  multiple sclerosis. 
A)  meningitis. 
B)  primary encephalitis. 
C)  dementia. 
D)  multiple sclerosis.

Question 3

The process in which tumors shed cells that travel to another part of the body,where they initiate new tumor growth,is known as:

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A)  infiltration. 
B)  encapsulation. 
C)  malformation. 
D)  metastasis. 
A)  infiltration. 
B)  encapsulation. 
C)  malformation. 
D)  metastasis.

Question 4

Multiple sclerosis results from

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A)  strong heritability. 
B)  exposure to environmental toxins. 
C)  a combination of heritability and environmental factors. 
D)  excessive exposure to the sun. 
A)  strong heritability. 
B)  exposure to environmental toxins. 
C)  a combination of heritability and environmental factors. 
D)  excessive exposure to the sun.

Question 5

Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)

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A)  produce symptoms of stroke lasting less than 24 hours. 
B)  produce very mild stroke symptoms that last indefinitely. 
C)  are typically fatal within a few hours. 
D)  are very common and do not require medical treatment. 
A)  produce symptoms of stroke lasting less than 24 hours. 
B)  produce very mild stroke symptoms that last indefinitely. 
C)  are typically fatal within a few hours. 
D)  are very common and do not require medical treatment.

Question 6

Initial symptoms of AIDS dementia complex may mimic

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A)  meningitis. 
B)  West Nile virus infection. 
C)  depression. 
D)  schizophrenia. 
A)  meningitis. 
B)  West Nile virus infection. 
C)  depression. 
D)  schizophrenia.

Question 7

The "mental muscle" approach to rehabilitation following brain injury emphasizes

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A)  restraining a limb to force use of the impaired limb. 
B)  using visual imagery. 
C)  relearning a specific skill,such as how to drive a car. 
D)  repeating the use of a cognitive skill. 
A)  restraining a limb to force use of the impaired limb. 
B)  using visual imagery. 
C)  relearning a specific skill,such as how to drive a car. 
D)  repeating the use of a cognitive skill.

Question 8

The area of neural tissue that dies following a stroke is known as the

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A)  infarct. 
B)  aneurysm. 
C)  thrombosis. 
D)  embolism. 
A)  infarct. 
B)  aneurysm. 
C)  thrombosis. 
D)  embolism.

Question 9

Which of the following people is at highest risk for multiple sclerosis?

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A)  an elderly man with a family history of multiple sclerosis living in Panama 
B)  a young man living in California who spends a lot of time in the sun as a construction worker 
C)  an older woman with a family history of multiple sclerosis who lives in Mexico 
D)  a young woman with a history of mononucleosis living in New York 
A)  an elderly man with a family history of multiple sclerosis living in Panama 
B)  a young man living in California who spends a lot of time in the sun as a construction worker 
C)  an older woman with a family history of multiple sclerosis who lives in Mexico 
D)  a young woman with a history of mononucleosis living in New York

Question 10

Meningiomas typically

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A)  cannot be removed surgically due to their location. 
B)  are very likely to be malignant. 
C)  are very likely to be benign. 
D)  produce a serious risk of metastasis. 
A)  cannot be removed surgically due to their location. 
B)  are very likely to be malignant. 
C)  are very likely to be benign. 
D)  produce a serious risk of metastasis.

Question 11

People with migraine headaches

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A)  do not have a higher risk for psychological disorder than people without migraine headaches. 
B)  are more likely to be diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorder than people without migraine headaches. 
C)  are less likely to be diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorder than people without migraine headaches. 
D)  are more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia than people without migraine headaches. 
A)  do not have a higher risk for psychological disorder than people without migraine headaches. 
B)  are more likely to be diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorder than people without migraine headaches. 
C)  are less likely to be diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorder than people without migraine headaches. 
D)  are more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia than people without migraine headaches.

Question 12

Which of the following is closely related to septicemia?

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A)  West Nile virus 
B)  bacterial meningitis 
C)  viral meningitis 
D)  Lyme disease 
A)  West Nile virus 
B)  bacterial meningitis 
C)  viral meningitis 
D)  Lyme disease

Question 13

A young woman tells her physician that she is troubled by pain and tingling sensations in her legs.It is likely that she will be evaluated for

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A)  a brain tumor. 
B)  multiple sclerosis. 
C)  petit mal seizures. 
D)  post-concussive syndrome. 
A)  a brain tumor. 
B)  multiple sclerosis. 
C)  petit mal seizures. 
D)  post-concussive syndrome.

Question 14

Symptoms of tumors include

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A)  general symptoms due to increased pressure and specific symptoms related to the location of the tumor. 
B)  increased heart rate. 
C)  increased amounts of cerebrospinal fluid. 
D)  loss of the ability to plan behavior. 
A)  general symptoms due to increased pressure and specific symptoms related to the location of the tumor. 
B)  increased heart rate. 
C)  increased amounts of cerebrospinal fluid. 
D)  loss of the ability to plan behavior.

Question 15

Independent growths of new tissue that lack purpose are known as

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A)  tumors. 
B)  arteriovenous malformations. 
C)  cavernous malformations. 
D)  aneurysms. 
A)  tumors. 
B)  arteriovenous malformations. 
C)  cavernous malformations. 
D)  aneurysms.

Question 16

A balloon-like bulge in an artery is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  aneurysm. 
B)  embolism. 
C)  thrombosis. 
D)  cerebrovascular accident (CV
A) . 
A)  aneurysm. 
B)  embolism. 
C)  thrombosis. 
D)  cerebrovascular accident (CV
A) .

Question 17

Distinguish between viral and bacterial meningitis.

Accepted Answer

Meningitis is an infection of the mening

Question 18

Seizures that involve a focal area and the experience of an aura are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  partial seizures. 
B)  general seizures. 
C)  photosensitive seizures. 
D)  paroxysmal seizures. 
A)  partial seizures. 
B)  general seizures. 
C)  photosensitive seizures. 
D)  paroxysmal seizures.

Question 19

Following brain injury,patients' cognitive performance

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A)  shows no improvement. 
B)  might improve within the first 3 months,but not after that point. 
C)  might improve over the first 2 years,but not after that point. 
D)  shows most improvement within the first two years,but can continue to improve over the next 10 years or more. 
A)  shows no improvement. 
B)  might improve within the first 3 months,but not after that point. 
C)  might improve over the first 2 years,but not after that point. 
D)  shows most improvement within the first two years,but can continue to improve over the next 10 years or more.

Question 20

What lines of evidence support a role for serotonin in the development of migraine headaches?

Accepted Answer

Serotonin levels are negatively correlat

The bacteria responsible for meningitis

Prior infection with herpes simplex has been implicated in the later development of

The process in which tumors shed cells that travel to another part of the body,where they initiate new tumor growth,is known as:

Multiple sclerosis results from

Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)

Initial symptoms of AIDS dementia complex may mimic

The "mental muscle" approach to rehabilitation following brain injury emphasizes

The area of neural tissue that dies following a stroke is known as the

Which of the following people is at highest risk for multiple sclerosis?

Meningiomas typically

People with migraine headaches

Which of the following is closely related to septicemia?

A young woman tells her physician that she is troubled by pain and tingling sensations in her legs.It is likely that she will be evaluated for

Symptoms of tumors include

Independent growths of new tissue that lack purpose are known as

A balloon-like bulge in an artery is known as a(n)

Distinguish between viral and bacterial meningitis.

Seizures that involve a focal area and the experience of an aura are known as

Following brain injury,patients' cognitive performance

What lines of evidence support a role for serotonin in the development of migraine headaches?

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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Exam 15: Neurological Disorders

The bacteria responsible for meningitis

Prior infection with herpes simplex has been implicated in the later development of

The process in which tumors shed cells that travel to another part of the body,where they initiate new tumor growth,is known as:

Multiple sclerosis results from

Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)

Initial symptoms of AIDS dementia complex may mimic

The "mental muscle" approach to rehabilitation following brain injury emphasizes

The area of neural tissue that dies following a stroke is known as the

Which of the following people is at highest risk for multiple sclerosis?

Meningiomas typically

People with migraine headaches

Which of the following is closely related to septicemia?

A young woman tells her physician that she is troubled by pain and tingling sensations in her legs.It is likely that she will be evaluated for

Symptoms of tumors include

Independent growths of new tissue that lack purpose are known as

A balloon-like bulge in an artery is known as a(n)

Distinguish between viral and bacterial meningitis.

Seizures that involve a focal area and the experience of an aura are known as

Following brain injury,patients' cognitive performance

What lines of evidence support a role for serotonin in the development of migraine headaches?

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