Question 1

Which treatment has the best utility for Huntington's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  deep brain stimulation of the caudate 
B)  deep brain stimulation of the thalamus 
C)  lesioning the putamen 
D)  implantation of fetal caudate and putamen cells 
E)  there is no current treatment for Huntington's disease 
A)  deep brain stimulation of the caudate 
B)  deep brain stimulation of the thalamus 
C)  lesioning the putamen 
D)  implantation of fetal caudate and putamen cells 
E)  there is no current treatment for Huntington's disease

Question 2

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

Question 3

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 4

________ seizure disorder is often seen in children and is characterized by a spell of absence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ seizure disorder is often seen in...

Question 5

Malignant brain tumors are deadly because such tumors

Accepted Answer

A)  can increase the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, thus causing hydrocephalus. 
B)  release glutamate. 
C)  give off cells that travel to other body areas and result in new tumors. 
D)  release glycine, which kills nearby cells. 
E)  can only be confirmed at autopsy. 
A)  can increase the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, thus causing hydrocephalus. 
B)  release glutamate. 
C)  give off cells that travel to other body areas and result in new tumors. 
D)  release glycine, which kills nearby cells. 
E)  can only be confirmed at autopsy.

Question 6

Multiple sclerosis is more common in

Accepted Answer

A)  men relative to women. 
B)  older people than younger people. 
C)  people who lived on the equator, versus the poles of the earth, during childhood. 
D)  people born during late summer. 
E)  women than in men. 
A)  men relative to women. 
B)  older people than younger people. 
C)  people who lived on the equator, versus the poles of the earth, during childhood. 
D)  people born during late summer. 
E)  women than in men.

Question 7

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 8

A key symptom of meningitis is

Accepted Answer

A)  a difficulty swallowing. 
B)  an impairment in coordination. 
C)  the experience of a stiff neck. 
D)  difficulty in the articulation of words. 
E)  excessive movement of the arms and legs. 
A)  a difficulty swallowing. 
B)  an impairment in coordination. 
C)  the experience of a stiff neck. 
D)  difficulty in the articulation of words. 
E)  excessive movement of the arms and legs.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Surgical removal of the ________ can alleviate...

Question 10

In the treatment of tumors, ______________ is usually done first, if possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  radiation 
B)  chemotherapy 
C)  vitamin treatment 
D)  drug therapies 
E)  surgery 
A)  radiation 
B)  chemotherapy 
C)  vitamin treatment 
D)  drug therapies 
E)  surgery

Question 11

The ________ seizure disorder is often seen in children and is characterized by a spell of absence.

Accepted Answer

A)  complex 
B)  petit mal 
C)  simple partial 
D)  atonic 
E)  dystonic 
A)  complex 
B)  petit mal 
C)  simple partial 
D)  atonic 
E)  dystonic

Question 12

Atherosclerosis involves

Accepted Answer

A)  the movement of thrombi across the blood-brain barrier. 
B)  a buildup of plaque within glial cells. 
C)  surgery on the major brain blood vessels. 
D)  a buildup of plaque within arteries. 
E)  a shearing of the walls of arterial vessels. 
A)  the movement of thrombi across the blood-brain barrier. 
B)  a buildup of plaque within glial cells. 
C)  surgery on the major brain blood vessels. 
D)  a buildup of plaque within arteries. 
E)  a shearing of the walls of arterial vessels.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

________ 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

Question 15

Whether a fetus will be born with Down syndrome is related to

Accepted Answer

A)  the age of the mother at the time of pregnancy. 
B)  the presence of specific amino acids in the mother's diet. 
C)  overexposure to toxins during pregnancy. 
D)  ingestion of drugs and alcohol by the father prior to conception. 
E)  the uterine environment during pregnancy. 
A)  the age of the mother at the time of pregnancy. 
B)  the presence of specific amino acids in the mother's diet. 
C)  overexposure to toxins during pregnancy. 
D)  ingestion of drugs and alcohol by the father prior to conception. 
E)  the uterine environment during pregnancy.

Question 16

Brain development in a fetus whose mother contracted German measles early in the pregnancy is impaired because the rubella virus

Accepted Answer

A)  alters chromosome number. 
B)  induces an error of metabolism within brain cells. 
C)  produces toxins that interfere with the chemical signals that control brain development. 
D)  deletes key enzymes within the brain. 
E)  alters neurotransmitter release in the neural tube. 
A)  alters chromosome number. 
B)  induces an error of metabolism within brain cells. 
C)  produces toxins that interfere with the chemical signals that control brain development. 
D)  deletes key enzymes within the brain. 
E)  alters neurotransmitter release in the neural tube.

Question 17

Which of the following is true of Down syndrome (DS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The brains of DS people are approximately 10 percent lighter than those of normal people. 
B)  A DS person may be exceptionally talented in a particular area in spite of general mental retardation. 
C)  People with DS have no distinguishing physical characteristics. 
D)  People with DS often fail to learn to talk. 
E)  The incidence of DS is 1 in 10,000 in the United States. 
A)  The brains of DS people are approximately 10 percent lighter than those of normal people. 
B)  A DS person may be exceptionally talented in a particular area in spite of general mental retardation. 
C)  People with DS have no distinguishing physical characteristics. 
D)  People with DS often fail to learn to talk. 
E)  The incidence of DS is 1 in 10,000 in the United States.

Question 18

Some 90 percent of cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are

Accepted Answer

A)  known to be hereditary. 
B)  classified as sporadic. 
C)  due to excessive production of dopamine in brain. 
D)  cured using anticholinergic drugs. 
E)  treated using drugs that increase brain glutamate activity. 
A)  known to be hereditary. 
B)  classified as sporadic. 
C)  due to excessive production of dopamine in brain. 
D)  cured using anticholinergic drugs. 
E)  treated using drugs that increase brain glutamate activity.

Question 19

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 20

A convulsion occurs when a seizure

Accepted Answer

A)  is triggered by oxygen deprivation. 
B)  involves the motor cortex. 
C)  has been triggered by a toxic chemical. 
D)  involves a loss of consciousness. 
E)  is of the petit mal type in children. 
A)  is triggered by oxygen deprivation. 
B)  involves the motor cortex. 
C)  has been triggered by a toxic chemical. 
D)  involves a loss of consciousness. 
E)  is of the petit mal type in children.

Which treatment has the best utility for Huntington's disease?

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

The key distinction between malignant and benign tumors is that

________ seizure disorder is often seen in children and is characterized by a spell of absence.

Malignant brain tumors are deadly because such tumors

Multiple sclerosis is more common in

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

A key symptom of meningitis is

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

In the treatment of tumors, ______________ is usually done first, if possible.

The ________ seizure disorder is often seen in children and is characterized by a spell of absence.

Atherosclerosis involves

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

________ is associated with the consumption of tainted human flesh.

Whether a fetus will be born with Down syndrome is related to

Brain development in a fetus whose mother contracted German measles early in the pregnancy is impaired because the rubella virus

Which of the following is true of Down syndrome (DS)?

Some 90 percent of cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are

The most common cause of encephalitis is

A convulsion occurs when a seizure

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

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Exam 15: Neurological Disorders

Which treatment has the best utility for Huntington's disease?

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

The key distinction between malignant and benign tumors is that

________ seizure disorder is often seen in children and is characterized by a spell of absence.

Malignant brain tumors are deadly because such tumors

Multiple sclerosis is more common in

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

A key symptom of meningitis is

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

In the treatment of tumors, ______________ is usually done first, if possible.

The ________ seizure disorder is often seen in children and is characterized by a spell of absence.

Atherosclerosis involves

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

________ is associated with the consumption of tainted human flesh.

Whether a fetus will be born with Down syndrome is related to

Brain development in a fetus whose mother contracted German measles early in the pregnancy is impaired because the rubella virus

Which of the following is true of Down syndrome (DS)?

Some 90 percent of cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are

The most common cause of encephalitis is

A convulsion occurs when a seizure

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