Question 1

The term congenital refers to a

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic metabolic error of the brain. 
B)  condition present at birth. 
C)  condition in which a fetus has both male and female internal reproductive structures. 
D)  neurological condition that appears during puberty. 
E)  condition that is inherited from the mother. 
A)  genetic metabolic error of the brain. 
B)  condition present at birth. 
C)  condition in which a fetus has both male and female internal reproductive structures. 
D)  neurological condition that appears during puberty. 
E)  condition that is inherited from the mother. B

Question 2

A seizure that involves the primary motor cortex would produce a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

convulsion

Question 3

The most serious effect of fetal alcohol syndrome is

Accepted Answer

A)  an unusual facial appearance. 
B)  malformation of limbs. 
C)  mental retardation. 
D)  that such babies are likely to develop alcoholism as adults. 
E)  exaggerated startle response. 
A)  an unusual facial appearance. 
B)  malformation of limbs. 
C)  mental retardation. 
D)  that such babies are likely to develop alcoholism as adults. 
E)  exaggerated startle response. C

Question 4

________ is a degenerative disorder involving a defective gene on chromosome 4 that results in jerky uncontrollable movements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Tay-Sachs disease 
C)  Meissner's syndrome 
D)  Huntington's disease 
E)  Parkinson's disease 
A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Tay-Sachs disease 
C)  Meissner's syndrome 
D)  Huntington's disease 
E)  Parkinson's disease

Question 5

Describe the etiology and symptoms of Huntington's disease and of Parkinson's disease. How do both these diseases of the basal ganglia differ from one another?

Accepted Answer

Huntington's disease (HD) is caused by d

Question 6

________ refers to deterioration of intellectual abilities caused by an organic brain disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to deterioration of intellectual abilities...

Question 7

Explain the symptoms and causes of Down syndrome.

Accepted Answer

Down syndrome is a disorder of brain dev

Question 8

A physical exam of the mother using ________ can diagnose the presence of Down syndrome in her fetus before birth.

Accepted Answer

A)  amniocentesis 
B)  fMRI 
C)  ultrasound 
D)  MRI 
E)  a CAT scan 
A)  amniocentesis 
B)  fMRI 
C)  ultrasound 
D)  MRI 
E)  a CAT scan

Question 9

________ is caused by an inherited lack of an enzyme that produces tyrosine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is caused by an inherited lack...

Question 10

________ is an example of a malignant tumor derived from glial cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  meningioma 
B)  pinealoma 
C)  angioma 
D)  metastatic oligodendrocytoma 
E)  astrocytoma. 
A)  meningioma 
B)  pinealoma 
C)  angioma 
D)  metastatic oligodendrocytoma 
E)  astrocytoma.

Question 11

An autoimmune reaction that damages ________ is the cause of the multiple sclerosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  the myelin sheaths surrounding nerve cells 
B)  presynaptic muscarinic receptors 
C)  acetylcholinergic neurons 
D)  GABAergic neurons 
E)  sclerotic plaques 
A)  the myelin sheaths surrounding nerve cells 
B)  presynaptic muscarinic receptors 
C)  acetylcholinergic neurons 
D)  GABAergic neurons 
E)  sclerotic plaques

Question 12

Explain the difference between a benign and a malignant tumor.

Accepted Answer

A tumor is a mass of cells that grows in

Question 13

The nature of an aura experienced during a seizure varies depending on

Accepted Answer

A)  whether the seizure is above or below threshold. 
B)  whether the motor system is involved. 
C)  the location of the seizure focus. 
D)  how long the person has experienced seizure activity. 
E)  the amount of fear experienced during the seizure. 
A)  whether the seizure is above or below threshold. 
B)  whether the motor system is involved. 
C)  the location of the seizure focus. 
D)  how long the person has experienced seizure activity. 
E)  the amount of fear experienced during the seizure.

Question 14

The key distinction between malignant and benign tumors is that

Accepted Answer

A)  malignant tumors mostly appear within structures that are adjacent to large blood vessels. 
B)  a benign tumor is encapsulated by a distinct border. 
C)  benign tumors are invariably larger than malignant tumors. 
D)  malignant tumors arise from neurons rather than glia. 
E)  benign tumors induce apoptosis but malignant tumors do not. 
A)  malignant tumors mostly appear within structures that are adjacent to large blood vessels. 
B)  a benign tumor is encapsulated by a distinct border. 
C)  benign tumors are invariably larger than malignant tumors. 
D)  malignant tumors arise from neurons rather than glia. 
E)  benign tumors induce apoptosis but malignant tumors do not.

Question 15

Prolonged interruption of the blood supply to a region of the brain results in

Accepted Answer

A)  hemorrhage. 
B)  hyperglycemia. 
C)  ischemia. 
D)  galactosemia. 
E)  vasodilation. 
A)  hemorrhage. 
B)  hyperglycemia. 
C)  ischemia. 
D)  galactosemia. 
E)  vasodilation.

Question 16

A therapy for Parkinson's disease that alters MAO-B activity in nerve cells involves administration of

Accepted Answer

A)  deprenyl. 
B)  paraquat. 
C)  haloperidol. 
D)  L-DOPA. 
E)  pimozide. 
A)  deprenyl. 
B)  paraquat. 
C)  haloperidol. 
D)  L-DOPA. 
E)  pimozide.

Question 17

The standard drug treatment for Parkinson's disease is the daily administration of

Accepted Answer

A)  d-amphetamine. 
B)  L-DOPA. 
C)  atropine. 
D)  haloperidol. 
E)  apomorphine. 
A)  d-amphetamine. 
B)  L-DOPA. 
C)  atropine. 
D)  haloperidol. 
E)  apomorphine.

Question 18

The most common cause of seizure disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  sudden withdrawal from barbiturate abuse. 
B)  exposure to toxic chemicals. 
C)  drug overdose. 
D)  scarring produced by damage within the brain. 
E)  sudden withdrawal from opiate abuse. 
A)  sudden withdrawal from barbiturate abuse. 
B)  exposure to toxic chemicals. 
C)  drug overdose. 
D)  scarring produced by damage within the brain. 
E)  sudden withdrawal from opiate abuse.

Question 19

________ is an infection disease induced by a virus or bacteria that can result in a stiff neck.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is an infection disease induced by...

Question 20

________ is associated with the consumption of tainted human flesh.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kuru 
B)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease 
C)  Down syndrome 
D)  Phenylketonuria 
E)  Parkinson's disease 
A)  Kuru 
B)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease 
C)  Down syndrome 
D)  Phenylketonuria 
E)  Parkinson's disease

The term congenital refers to a

A seizure that involves the primary motor cortex would produce a(n) ________.

The most serious effect of fetal alcohol syndrome is

________ is a degenerative disorder involving a defective gene on chromosome 4 that results in jerky uncontrollable movements.

Describe the etiology and symptoms of Huntington's disease and of Parkinson's disease. How do both these diseases of the basal ganglia differ from one another?

________ refers to deterioration of intellectual abilities caused by an organic brain disorder.

Explain the symptoms and causes of Down syndrome.

A physical exam of the mother using ________ can diagnose the presence of Down syndrome in her fetus before birth.

________ is caused by an inherited lack of an enzyme that produces tyrosine.

________ is an example of a malignant tumor derived from glial cells.

An autoimmune reaction that damages ________ is the cause of the multiple sclerosis.

Explain the difference between a benign and a malignant tumor.

The nature of an aura experienced during a seizure varies depending on

The key distinction between malignant and benign tumors is that

Prolonged interruption of the blood supply to a region of the brain results in

A therapy for Parkinson's disease that alters MAO-B activity in nerve cells involves administration of

The standard drug treatment for Parkinson's disease is the daily administration of

The most common cause of seizure disorder is

________ is an infection disease induced by a virus or bacteria that can result in a stiff neck.

________ is associated with the consumption of tainted human flesh.

Introduction

Structure and Function of Cells of the Nervous System

Structure of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Control of Movement

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders

Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, Attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders

Drug Abuse

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Exam 15: Neurological Disorders

The term congenital refers to a

A seizure that involves the primary motor cortex would produce a(n) ________.

The most serious effect of fetal alcohol syndrome is

________ is a degenerative disorder involving a defective gene on chromosome 4 that results in jerky uncontrollable movements.

Describe the etiology and symptoms of Huntington's disease and of Parkinson's disease. How do both these diseases of the basal ganglia differ from one another?

________ refers to deterioration of intellectual abilities caused by an organic brain disorder.

Explain the symptoms and causes of Down syndrome.

A physical exam of the mother using ________ can diagnose the presence of Down syndrome in her fetus before birth.

________ is caused by an inherited lack of an enzyme that produces tyrosine.

________ is an example of a malignant tumor derived from glial cells.

An autoimmune reaction that damages ________ is the cause of the multiple sclerosis.

Explain the difference between a benign and a malignant tumor.

The nature of an aura experienced during a seizure varies depending on

The key distinction between malignant and benign tumors is that

Prolonged interruption of the blood supply to a region of the brain results in

A therapy for Parkinson's disease that alters MAO-B activity in nerve cells involves administration of

The standard drug treatment for Parkinson's disease is the daily administration of

The most common cause of seizure disorder is

________ is an infection disease induced by a virus or bacteria that can result in a stiff neck.

________ is associated with the consumption of tainted human flesh.

Introduction

Structure and Function of Cells of the Nervous System

Structure of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Control of Movement

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders

Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, Attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders

Drug Abuse

Filters