Question 1

The FDA has approved the drug ________ to treat rapidly growing tumors.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbachol 
B)  fluoxetine 
C)  dilantin 
D)  lithium 
E)  bevacizumab 
A)  carbachol 
B)  fluoxetine 
C)  dilantin 
D)  lithium 
E)  bevacizumab

Question 2

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 3

Explain the difference between a benign and a malignant tumor.

Accepted Answer

A tumor is a mass of cells that grows in

Question 4

Tyra has phenylketonuria. Which of the following statements would be most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tyra must be on a restricted diet low in phenylalanine for the remainder of her life. 
B)  Phenylalanine in Tyra's diet helps to myelinate axons. 
C)  Tyra can introduce phenylalanine into her diet as an adult. 
D)  Phenylketonuria results from a missing protein. 
E)  She will need a complete blood transfusion. 
A)  Tyra must be on a restricted diet low in phenylalanine for the remainder of her life. 
B)  Phenylalanine in Tyra's diet helps to myelinate axons. 
C)  Tyra can introduce phenylalanine into her diet as an adult. 
D)  Phenylketonuria results from a missing protein. 
E)  She will need a complete blood transfusion.

Question 5

A ________ is a mass of cells whose growth is uncontrolled and that serves no useful function in the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is a mass of cells...

Question 6

Alzheimer's disease appears to be caused by excessive levels of ________ in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  glutamate 
B)  the tau protein 
C)  glycine 
D)  serotonin 
E)  the long form of the AB protein 
A)  glutamate 
B)  the tau protein 
C)  glycine 
D)  serotonin 
E)  the long form of the AB protein

Question 7

Explain the differences between hemorrhagic and obstructive cerebrovascular accidents. What are common causes of each?

Accepted Answer

Cerebrovascular accidents induce brain d

Question 8

Damage to the ___________ produce(s) __________ amnesia in Korsakoff's syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus; anterograde 
B)  hippocampus; retrograde 
C)  mammillary bodies; anterograde 
D)  mammillary bodies; retrograde 
E)  thalamus; retrograde 
A)  hippocampus; anterograde 
B)  hippocampus; retrograde 
C)  mammillary bodies; anterograde 
D)  mammillary bodies; retrograde 
E)  thalamus; retrograde

Question 9

One surgical treatment for stroke, ___________________, is associated with an increased number of future strokes and the death rate following implantation is high.

Accepted Answer

A)  use of carotid stents 
B)  carotid endarterectomy 
C)  atherosclerosis 
D)  sclerosis 
E)  angioplasty 
A)  use of carotid stents 
B)  carotid endarterectomy 
C)  atherosclerosis 
D)  sclerosis 
E)  angioplasty

Question 10

Malignant brain tumors directly damage brain tissue by

Accepted Answer

A)  compression and infiltration. 
B)  oversecreting glutamate, which in turns kills adjacent glial cells. 
C)  oxygen deprivation. 
D)  inducing hemorrhage. 
E)  releasing oxygen radicals into brain tissue. 
A)  compression and infiltration. 
B)  oversecreting glutamate, which in turns kills adjacent glial cells. 
C)  oxygen deprivation. 
D)  inducing hemorrhage. 
E)  releasing oxygen radicals into brain tissue.

Question 11

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 12

___________ cannot give rise to tumors.

Accepted Answer

Nerve cell

Question 13

________ is caused by degeneration of dopamine-secreting neurons of the substantia nigra.

Accepted Answer

A)  Encephalitis 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  Kuru 
D)  Multiple sclerosis 
E)  Acute anterior poliomyelitis 
A)  Encephalitis 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  Kuru 
D)  Multiple sclerosis 
E)  Acute anterior poliomyelitis

Question 14

This type of TBI is a neurodegenerative injury from repeated brain trauma, often seen in athletes.

Accepted Answer

A)  coup injury 
B)  coup-countrecoup injury 
C)  chronic traumatic encephalopathy 
D)  mild traumatic brain injury 
E)  contusion 
A)  coup injury 
B)  coup-countrecoup injury 
C)  chronic traumatic encephalopathy 
D)  mild traumatic brain injury 
E)  contusion

Question 15

Alzheimer's disease and Korsakoff's syndrome each induce a memory disorder known as ________ amnesia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alzheimer's disease and Korsakoff's syndrome each induce...

Question 16

The principal output of the basal ganglia is from the

Accepted Answer

A)  internal division of the globus pallidus. 
B)  internal capsule. 
C)  lateral caudate nucleus. 
D)  external division of the globus pallidus. 
E)  dorsal root ganglion. 
A)  internal division of the globus pallidus. 
B)  internal capsule. 
C)  lateral caudate nucleus. 
D)  external division of the globus pallidus. 
E)  dorsal root ganglion.

Question 17

A hemorrhagic stroke involves ________ within the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  vasodilation 
B)  bleeding 
C)  an embolus 
D)  a thrombus 
E)  obstruction of blood flow 
A)  vasodilation 
B)  bleeding 
C)  an embolus 
D)  a thrombus 
E)  obstruction of blood flow

Question 18

In constraint-induced therapy, stroke patients

Accepted Answer

A)  used their unaffected limbs to accomplish physical tasks. 
B)  experienced long-term improvement in the patients' ability to use their impaired arms. 
C)  did not improve in their ability to use the impaired limb. 
D)  experienced a weakening in the constrained arms over time. 
E)  were able to use their unaffected limb for daily tasks. 
A)  used their unaffected limbs to accomplish physical tasks. 
B)  experienced long-term improvement in the patients' ability to use their impaired arms. 
C)  did not improve in their ability to use the impaired limb. 
D)  experienced a weakening in the constrained arms over time. 
E)  were able to use their unaffected limb for daily tasks.

Question 19

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 20

The etiology of multiple sclerosis may involve

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of an enzyme needed for myelinization. 
B)  damage to the blood-brain barrier by a virus. 
C)  the formation of ß-amyloid protein. 
D)  degeneration of cholinergic cells in the basal forebrain. 
E)  the formation of neurofibrillary tangles. 
A)  lack of an enzyme needed for myelinization. 
B)  damage to the blood-brain barrier by a virus. 
C)  the formation of ß-amyloid protein. 
D)  degeneration of cholinergic cells in the basal forebrain. 
E)  the formation of neurofibrillary tangles.

The FDA has approved the drug ________ to treat rapidly growing tumors.

The tonic phase of a grand mal seizure begins

Explain the difference between a benign and a malignant tumor.

Tyra has phenylketonuria. Which of the following statements would be most accurate?

A ________ is a mass of cells whose growth is uncontrolled and that serves no useful function in the body.

Alzheimer's disease appears to be caused by excessive levels of ________ in the brain.

Explain the differences between hemorrhagic and obstructive cerebrovascular accidents. What are common causes of each?

Damage to the _ produce(s) amnesia in Korsakoff's syndrome.

One surgical treatment for stroke, ___________________, is associated with an increased number of future strokes and the death rate following implantation is high.

Malignant brain tumors directly damage brain tissue by

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

___________ cannot give rise to tumors.

________ is caused by degeneration of dopamine-secreting neurons of the substantia nigra.

This type of TBI is a neurodegenerative injury from repeated brain trauma, often seen in athletes.

Alzheimer's disease and Korsakoff's syndrome each induce a memory disorder known as ________ amnesia.

The principal output of the basal ganglia is from the

A hemorrhagic stroke involves ________ within the brain.

In constraint-induced therapy, stroke patients

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

The etiology of multiple sclerosis may involve

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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

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Human Communication

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The FDA has approved the drug ________ to treat rapidly growing tumors.

The tonic phase of a grand mal seizure begins

Explain the difference between a benign and a malignant tumor.

Tyra has phenylketonuria. Which of the following statements would be most accurate?

A ________ is a mass of cells whose growth is uncontrolled and that serves no useful function in the body.

Alzheimer's disease appears to be caused by excessive levels of ________ in the brain.

Explain the differences between hemorrhagic and obstructive cerebrovascular accidents. What are common causes of each?

Damage to the ___________ produce(s) __________ amnesia in Korsakoff's syndrome.

One surgical treatment for stroke, ___________________, is associated with an increased number of future strokes and the death rate following implantation is high.

Malignant brain tumors directly damage brain tissue by

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

___________ cannot give rise to tumors.

________ is caused by degeneration of dopamine-secreting neurons of the substantia nigra.

This type of TBI is a neurodegenerative injury from repeated brain trauma, often seen in athletes.

Alzheimer's disease and Korsakoff's syndrome each induce a memory disorder known as ________ amnesia.

The principal output of the basal ganglia is from the

A hemorrhagic stroke involves ________ within the brain.

In constraint-induced therapy, stroke patients

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

The etiology of multiple sclerosis may involve

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

Damage to the _ produce(s) amnesia in Korsakoff's syndrome.