Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Prolonged interruption of the blood supply to...

Question 2

Deep brain stimulation of the ________ can alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus 
B)  putamen 
C)  basal ganglia 
D)  subthalamic nucleus 
E)  primary motor cortex 
A)  thalamus 
B)  putamen 
C)  basal ganglia 
D)  subthalamic nucleus 
E)  primary motor cortex

Question 3

A unique genetic cause of Parkinson's disease has been traced to

Accepted Answer

A)  a dominant mutation of a gene on chromosome 4. 
B)  overproduction of GABA within the caudate nucleus. 
C)  a recessive gene located on chromosome 8. 
D)  a loss of cholinergic neurons within the frontal cortex. 
E)  overproduction of dopamine within the basal ganglia. 
A)  a dominant mutation of a gene on chromosome 4. 
B)  overproduction of GABA within the caudate nucleus. 
C)  a recessive gene located on chromosome 8. 
D)  a loss of cholinergic neurons within the frontal cortex. 
E)  overproduction of dopamine within the basal ganglia.

Question 4

A neurinoma is formed from

Accepted Answer

A)  astrocytes. 
B)  ependymal cells from the ventricles. 
C)  Schwann cells. 
D)  nerve cells. 
E)  cells of the meninges. 
A)  astrocytes. 
B)  ependymal cells from the ventricles. 
C)  Schwann cells. 
D)  nerve cells. 
E)  cells of the meninges.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Complex partial seizures involve a loss of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complex partial seizures involve a loss of...

Question 7

A genetic disorder caused by a mutation that produces a protein with toxic consequences would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  a toxic gain of function. 
B)  recessive. 
C)  a toxic loss of function. 
D)  congenital. 
E)  degenerative. 
A)  a toxic gain of function. 
B)  recessive. 
C)  a toxic loss of function. 
D)  congenital. 
E)  degenerative.

Question 8

Hemorrhagic strokes cause brain damage by

Accepted Answer

A)  exerting pressure on surrounding tissue. 
B)  decreasing the production of cerebrospinal fluid. 
C)  spreading infection throughout the brain. 
D)  increasing the production of cerebrospinal fluid. 
E)  inducing the release of GABA. 
A)  exerting pressure on surrounding tissue. 
B)  decreasing the production of cerebrospinal fluid. 
C)  spreading infection throughout the brain. 
D)  increasing the production of cerebrospinal fluid. 
E)  inducing the release of GABA.

Question 9

A 50-year-old man has experienced a major stroke caused by a thrombus that occluded brain blood vessels. To prevent the occurrence of another stroke, his physicians would most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  administer an anticoagulant. 
B)  administer drugs that lower blood pressure. 
C)  cut out the embolus using invasive surgery. 
D)  use deep brain stimulation to facilitate neuron regrowth. 
E)  administer massive doses of antibiotics. 
A)  administer an anticoagulant. 
B)  administer drugs that lower blood pressure. 
C)  cut out the embolus using invasive surgery. 
D)  use deep brain stimulation to facilitate neuron regrowth. 
E)  administer massive doses of antibiotics.

Question 10

The brain of an individual with Down syndrome would be expected to differ from that of a brain of a normal individual in that

Accepted Answer

A)  the superior temporal gyrus is larger in the left hemisphere of the Down syndrome brain. 
B)  the frontal lobes are larger in the Down syndrome brain. 
C)  the Down syndrome brain is 10% heavier than the normal brain. 
D)  the Down syndrome brain has simpler and smaller gyri and sulci. 
E)  the superior temporal gyrus is larger in the right hemisphere of the Down syndrome brain. 
A)  the superior temporal gyrus is larger in the left hemisphere of the Down syndrome brain. 
B)  the frontal lobes are larger in the Down syndrome brain. 
C)  the Down syndrome brain is 10% heavier than the normal brain. 
D)  the Down syndrome brain has simpler and smaller gyri and sulci. 
E)  the superior temporal gyrus is larger in the right hemisphere of the Down syndrome brain.

Question 11

An ischemic stroke involves ________ within the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  vasodilation 
B)  bleeding 
C)  shearing of blood vessels 
D)  an infection of glial cells 
E)  obstruction of blood flow 
A)  vasodilation 
B)  bleeding 
C)  shearing of blood vessels 
D)  an infection of glial cells 
E)  obstruction of blood flow

Question 12

_______________ cannot form the basis of tumors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Astrocytes 
B)  Oligodendrocytes 
C)  Glial cells 
D)  Nerve cells 
E)  Cells of the meninges 
A)  Astrocytes 
B)  Oligodendrocytes 
C)  Glial cells 
D)  Nerve cells 
E)  Cells of the meninges

Question 13

________ is a form of a three-dimensional protein that can damage nerve cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a form of a three-dimensional...

Question 14

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 15

Administration of ________ to dissolve blood clots is a therapy for ischemic stroke, but only if given soon after the onset of symptoms.

Accepted Answer

tissue pla

Question 16

An example of a generalized seizure is a(n) _______________ seizure.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomic 
B)  absence 
C)  psychic 
D)  motor 
E)  localized motor 
A)  autonomic 
B)  absence 
C)  psychic 
D)  motor 
E)  localized motor

Question 17

Rabies is a type of

Accepted Answer

A)  autoimmune disorder. 
B)  viral encephalitis. 
C)  degenerative disorder related to matrix proteins. 
D)  bacterial infection. 
E)  sporadic degenerative disease. 
A)  autoimmune disorder. 
B)  viral encephalitis. 
C)  degenerative disorder related to matrix proteins. 
D)  bacterial infection. 
E)  sporadic degenerative disease.

Question 18

The most serious effect of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Surgical removal of the ________ can alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus 
B)  putamen 
C)  basal ganglia 
D)  globus pallidus 
E)  primary motor cortex 
A)  thalamus 
B)  putamen 
C)  basal ganglia 
D)  globus pallidus 
E)  primary motor cortex

Question 20

Chris has a long history of high blood pressure. He takes medications to regulate his blood pressure but he often forgets to take it and doesn't follow the suggested diet from his doctor. These facts make it more likely that he will suffer from a(n) _____________ stroke.

Accepted Answer

A)  ischemic (thrombus) 
B)  ischemic (embolus) 
C)  transient 
D)  hemorrhagic 
E)  permanent 
A)  ischemic (thrombus) 
B)  ischemic (embolus) 
C)  transient 
D)  hemorrhagic 
E)  permanent

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

Deep brain stimulation of the ________ can alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

A unique genetic cause of Parkinson's disease has been traced to

A neurinoma is formed from

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

Complex partial seizures involve a loss of ________.

A genetic disorder caused by a mutation that produces a protein with toxic consequences would be classified as

Hemorrhagic strokes cause brain damage by

A 50-year-old man has experienced a major stroke caused by a thrombus that occluded brain blood vessels. To prevent the occurrence of another stroke, his physicians would most likely

The brain of an individual with Down syndrome would be expected to differ from that of a brain of a normal individual in that

An ischemic stroke involves ________ within the brain.

_______________ cannot form the basis of tumors.

________ is a form of a three-dimensional protein that can damage nerve cells.

Meningitis leads to damage of the brain because this disease produces

Administration of ________ to dissolve blood clots is a therapy for ischemic stroke, but only if given soon after the onset of symptoms.

An example of a generalized seizure is a(n) _______________ seizure.

Rabies is a type of

The most serious effect of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is

Surgical removal of the ________ can alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Chris has a long history of high blood pressure. He takes medications to regulate his blood pressure but he often forgets to take it and doesn't follow the suggested diet from his doctor. These facts make it more likely that he will suffer from a(n) _____________ 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

Substance Abuse

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Exam 15: Neurological Disorders

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

Deep brain stimulation of the ________ can alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

A unique genetic cause of Parkinson's disease has been traced to

A neurinoma is formed from

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

Complex partial seizures involve a loss of ________.

A genetic disorder caused by a mutation that produces a protein with toxic consequences would be classified as

Hemorrhagic strokes cause brain damage by

A 50-year-old man has experienced a major stroke caused by a thrombus that occluded brain blood vessels. To prevent the occurrence of another stroke, his physicians would most likely

The brain of an individual with Down syndrome would be expected to differ from that of a brain of a normal individual in that

An ischemic stroke involves ________ within the brain.

_______________ cannot form the basis of tumors.

________ is a form of a three-dimensional protein that can damage nerve cells.

Meningitis leads to damage of the brain because this disease produces

Administration of ________ to dissolve blood clots is a therapy for ischemic stroke, but only if given soon after the onset of symptoms.

An example of a generalized seizure is a(n) _______________ seizure.

Rabies is a type of

The most serious effect of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is

Surgical removal of the ________ can alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Chris has a long history of high blood pressure. He takes medications to regulate his blood pressure but he often forgets to take it and doesn't follow the suggested diet from his doctor. These facts make it more likely that he will suffer from a(n) _____________ 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

Substance Abuse

Filters