Question 1

Meningitis leads to damage of the brain because this disease produces

Accepted Answer

A)  damaged secretory cells within the choroid plexus. 
B)  scar tissue on the meninges. 
C)  inflammation of the meninges that interferes with the flow of blood or cerebrospinal fluid. 
D)  a buildup of the long form of ß-amyloid precursor protein. 
E)  sclerotic plaques. 
A)  damaged secretory cells within the choroid plexus. 
B)  scar tissue on the meninges. 
C)  inflammation of the meninges that interferes with the flow of blood or cerebrospinal fluid. 
D)  a buildup of the long form of ß-amyloid precursor protein. 
E)  sclerotic plaques.

Question 2

The case of Mrs. R. involved ________ provoked by a tumor located between her frontal lobes.

Accepted Answer

A)  motor seizures 
B)  partial paralysis 
C)  mutism 
D)  a stroke 
E)  a speech disorder 
A)  motor seizures 
B)  partial paralysis 
C)  mutism 
D)  a stroke 
E)  a speech disorder

Question 3

Some 90 percent of cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are classified as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some 90 percent of cases of amyotrophic...

Question 4

Parkinson's disease is caused by degeneration of ________-secreting neurons of the substantia nigra.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parkinson's disease is caused by degeneration of...

Question 5

The symptoms of multiple sclerosis can be partially alleviated using

Accepted Answer

A)  administration of interferon A. 
B)  drugs that block acetylcholinesterase. 
C)  administration of glatiramer acetate. 
D)  administration of interferon ß. 
E)  drugs that block glutamate receptor activity. 
A)  administration of interferon A. 
B)  drugs that block acetylcholinesterase. 
C)  administration of glatiramer acetate. 
D)  administration of interferon ß. 
E)  drugs that block glutamate receptor activity.

Question 6

Describe the neuroanatomical changes that accompany Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. In what way are these diseases similar to each other? How do they differ from one another?

Accepted Answer

Down syndrome is a congenital disorder i

Question 7

The term dementia refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of neurons in the cells surrounding the third ventricle. 
B)  deterioration of intellectual abilities caused by an organic brain disorder. 
C)  altered cognitive function associated with schizophrenia. 
D)  demyelinization by autoimmune responses. 
E)  impaired cell functioning caused by viral toxins. 
A)  loss of neurons in the cells surrounding the third ventricle. 
B)  deterioration of intellectual abilities caused by an organic brain disorder. 
C)  altered cognitive function associated with schizophrenia. 
D)  demyelinization by autoimmune responses. 
E)  impaired cell functioning caused by viral toxins.

Question 8

A key pathway through which alcohol disrupts normal brain development is by interfering with

Accepted Answer

A)  enzymes that break down cell wastes. 
B)  the conversion of phenylalanine into tyrosine. 
C)  the processes that terminate the formation of new neurons. 
D)  a protein that helps guide neuronal growth in the developing brain. 
E)  the function of glial membrane sodium-potassium transporters. 
A)  enzymes that break down cell wastes. 
B)  the conversion of phenylalanine into tyrosine. 
C)  the processes that terminate the formation of new neurons. 
D)  a protein that helps guide neuronal growth in the developing brain. 
E)  the function of glial membrane sodium-potassium transporters.

Question 9

The most common cause of encephalitis is

Accepted Answer

A)  a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. 
B)  a bacterium transmitted by sexual intercourse 
C)  a virus found in bird droppings. 
D)  a virus found in untreated drinking water. 
E)  consumption of spoiled meat. 
A)  a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. 
B)  a bacterium transmitted by sexual intercourse 
C)  a virus found in bird droppings. 
D)  a virus found in untreated drinking water. 
E)  consumption of spoiled meat.

Question 10

Which of the following is a hereditary disorder that causes degeneration of GABA- secreting neurons in the putamen of the basal ganglia?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The etiology of Down syndrome involves

Accepted Answer

A)  abnormal cell division of a sperm from the father. 
B)  abnormal cell division of an egg from the mother. 
C)  incomplete union of the ovum and sperm. 
D)  two sperm impregnating the ovum. 
E)  a metabolic disorder of the systems that rid the brain of waste. 
A)  abnormal cell division of a sperm from the father. 
B)  abnormal cell division of an egg from the mother. 
C)  incomplete union of the ovum and sperm. 
D)  two sperm impregnating the ovum. 
E)  a metabolic disorder of the systems that rid the brain of waste.

Question 12

Seizures that are caused by alcohol withdrawal involve increases in neuron
in the brain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Seizures that are caused by alcohol withdrawal...

Question 13

The most common infectious diseases that cause neurological disorders are ________and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  encephalitis; meningitis 
B)  poliomyelitis; AIDS 
C)  multiple sclerosis; Alzheimer's disease 
D)  rabies; herpes simplex 
E)  poliomyelitis; dementia 
A)  encephalitis; meningitis 
B)  poliomyelitis; AIDS 
C)  multiple sclerosis; Alzheimer's disease 
D)  rabies; herpes simplex 
E)  poliomyelitis; dementia

Question 14

A tumor that has a distinct border would be classified as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A tumor that has a distinct border...

Question 15

The tonic phase of a grand mal seizure begins

Accepted Answer

A)  when the cortex is inhibited by messages sent from diencephalic structures. 
B)  when an aura is produced within the cerebellum. 
C)  when neurons in the motor cortex contract the body muscles. 
D)  with an excessive release of glutamate in the hippocampus. 
E)  with a suppression of glycine release within the brain stem. 
A)  when the cortex is inhibited by messages sent from diencephalic structures. 
B)  when an aura is produced within the cerebellum. 
C)  when neurons in the motor cortex contract the body muscles. 
D)  with an excessive release of glutamate in the hippocampus. 
E)  with a suppression of glycine release within the brain stem.

Question 16

The cause of Parkinson's disease has been traced to

Accepted Answer

A)  overproduction of GABA within the caudate nucleus. 
B)  loss of cholinergic neurons within the frontal cortex. 
C)  overproduction of dopamine within the basal ganglia. 
D)  degeneration of dopamine neurons within the nigrostriatal system. 
E)  the presence of an extra 21st chromosome. 
A)  overproduction of GABA within the caudate nucleus. 
B)  loss of cholinergic neurons within the frontal cortex. 
C)  overproduction of dopamine within the basal ganglia. 
D)  degeneration of dopamine neurons within the nigrostriatal system. 
E)  the presence of an extra 21st chromosome.

Question 17

The primary cognitive deficit associated with Alzheimer's disease involves

Accepted Answer

A)  initial confusion that later develops into a memory impairment. 
B)  a difficulty in controlling the arms and legs. 
C)  a progressive loss of memory. 
D)  impaired appetite function. 
E)  slowing of cognitive function. 
A)  initial confusion that later develops into a memory impairment. 
B)  a difficulty in controlling the arms and legs. 
C)  a progressive loss of memory. 
D)  impaired appetite function. 
E)  slowing of cognitive function.

Question 18

Pharmacological treatment of Alzheimer's patients with ________ can improve cognitive performance relative to that of control patients.

Accepted Answer

A)  inflammatory cytokines 
B)  antihistamines 
C)  bee pollen 
D)  acetylcholinesterase inhibitor drugs 
E)  paraquat 
A)  inflammatory cytokines 
B)  antihistamines 
C)  bee pollen 
D)  acetylcholinesterase inhibitor drugs 
E)  paraquat

Question 19

The specific cause for Huntington's disease may involve _______ that kills neurons.

Accepted Answer

A)  inclusion bodies 
B)  elongated stretches of glutamine 
C)  suppression of apoptosis 
D)  excessive release of glutamate. 
E)  loss of L-DOPA function 
A)  inclusion bodies 
B)  elongated stretches of glutamine 
C)  suppression of apoptosis 
D)  excessive release of glutamate. 
E)  loss of L-DOPA function

Question 20

Describe the risk factors for stroke and explain why lifestyle changes can reduce your risk for stroke.

Accepted Answer

Stroke can involve obstructions of brain

Meningitis leads to damage of the brain because this disease produces

The case of Mrs. R. involved ________ provoked by a tumor located between her frontal lobes.

Some 90 percent of cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are classified as ________.

Parkinson's disease is caused by degeneration of ________-secreting neurons of the substantia nigra.

The symptoms of multiple sclerosis can be partially alleviated using

Describe the neuroanatomical changes that accompany Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. In what way are these diseases similar to each other? How do they differ from one another?

The term dementia refers to

A key pathway through which alcohol disrupts normal brain development is by interfering with

The most common cause of encephalitis is

Which of the following is a hereditary disorder that causes degeneration of GABA- secreting neurons in the putamen of the basal ganglia?

The etiology of Down syndrome involves

Seizures that are caused by alcohol withdrawal involve increases in neuron in the brain.

The most common infectious diseases that cause neurological disorders are and .

A tumor that has a distinct border would be classified as ________.

The tonic phase of a grand mal seizure begins

The cause of Parkinson's disease has been traced to

The primary cognitive deficit associated with Alzheimer's disease involves

Pharmacological treatment of Alzheimer's patients with ________ can improve cognitive performance relative to that of control patients.

The specific cause for Huntington's disease may involve _______ that kills neurons.

Describe the risk factors for stroke and explain why lifestyle changes can reduce your risk for stroke.

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

Meningitis leads to damage of the brain because this disease produces

The case of Mrs. R. involved ________ provoked by a tumor located between her frontal lobes.

Some 90 percent of cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are classified as ________.

Parkinson's disease is caused by degeneration of ________-secreting neurons of the substantia nigra.

The symptoms of multiple sclerosis can be partially alleviated using

Describe the neuroanatomical changes that accompany Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. In what way are these diseases similar to each other? How do they differ from one another?

The term dementia refers to

A key pathway through which alcohol disrupts normal brain development is by interfering with

The most common cause of encephalitis is

Which of the following is a hereditary disorder that causes degeneration of GABA- secreting neurons in the putamen of the basal ganglia?

The etiology of Down syndrome involves

Seizures that are caused by alcohol withdrawal involve increases in neuron in the brain.

The most common infectious diseases that cause neurological disorders are ________and ________.

A tumor that has a distinct border would be classified as ________.

The tonic phase of a grand mal seizure begins

The cause of Parkinson's disease has been traced to

The primary cognitive deficit associated with Alzheimer's disease involves

Pharmacological treatment of Alzheimer's patients with ________ can improve cognitive performance relative to that of control patients.

The specific cause for Huntington's disease may involve _______ that kills neurons.

Describe the risk factors for stroke and explain why lifestyle changes can reduce your risk for stroke.

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

The most common infectious diseases that cause neurological disorders are and .