Question 1

Meningiomas are more frequent in females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Anoxia is the ____________________ of oxygen to the brain.

Accepted Answer

complete absence

Question 3

Which of the following neurotransmitters is implicated in migraine?

Accepted Answer

A)  norepinephrine
B)  serotonin
C)  dopamine
D)  acetylcholine B

Question 4

Arteriovenous malformations are:

Accepted Answer

A)  caused by high blood pressure.
B)  caused by migraine headaches.
C)  congenital.
D)  found only in women.

Question 5

The most common causes of anoxia include:

Accepted Answer

A)  heart attacks.
B)  cardiac arrest.
C)  concussions.
D)  both heart attacks and cardiac arrest.

Question 6

The average age of a stroke victim is 80 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An obvious danger in using an anticoagulant is the risk of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An obvious danger in using an anticoagulant...

Question 8

Cushing's syndrome is a systemic illness most often associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in bone structure.
B)  hypertension and diabetes.
C)  pituitary tumors.
D)  all of these

Question 9

Which of the following refers to a blood clot which has traveled from one part of the body to another?

Accepted Answer

A)  thrombosis
B)  hemorrhage
C)  hematoma
D)  embolism

Question 10

Which of the following may be the cause of tinnitus,unilateral loss of taste,and partial deafness?

Accepted Answer

A)  astrocytoma
B)  oligodendroglioma
C)  acoustic neuroma
D)  meningioma

Question 11

A hemorrhage is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased cerebrospinal fluid.
B)  accumulation of neurotransmitters.
C)  ruptured blood vessel(s) .
D)  malformations of blood vessels.

Question 12

Hypoxia is the ____________________ of oxygen to the brain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hypoxia is the ____________________ of oxygen to...

Question 13

Giantism is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  the chromophobic adenoma.
B)  acidophillic adenoma.
C)  basophillic adenoma.
D)  acoustic neuroma.

Question 14

Meningiomas:

Accepted Answer

A)  represent approximately 30% of all brain tumors.
B)  are usually infiltrative.
C)  arise from the pia mater.
D)  arise from the arachnoid layer of the meninges.

Question 15

A disruption in blood supply to the brain will result in hydrocephalus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is the most severe form of stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  ischemic.
B)  infarction.
C)  hemorrhagic.
D)  none of these

Question 17

Oligodendrogliomas:

Accepted Answer

A)  make up 40 to 50 percent of all brain tumors.
B)  grow quickly during 6 to 12 months.
C)  are typically a grade 4 tumor.
D)  are rare.

Question 18

Labile emotional responses are a form of ____________________ behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Labile emotional responses are a form of...

Question 19

The formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  ischemia.
B)  thrombosis.
C)  embolism.
D)  hematoma.

Question 20

The brain contains a reservoir of glucose and oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Cerebrovascular Disorders and Tumors

Meningiomas are more frequent in females.

Anoxia is the ____________________ of oxygen to the brain.

Which of the following neurotransmitters is implicated in migraine?

Arteriovenous malformations are:

The most common causes of anoxia include:

The average age of a stroke victim is 80 years.

An obvious danger in using an anticoagulant is the risk of ____________________.

Cushing's syndrome is a systemic illness most often associated with:

Which of the following refers to a blood clot which has traveled from one part of the body to another?

Which of the following may be the cause of tinnitus,unilateral loss of taste,and partial deafness?

A hemorrhage is caused by:

Hypoxia is the ____________________ of oxygen to the brain.

Giantism is associated with:

Meningiomas:

A disruption in blood supply to the brain will result in hydrocephalus.

Which of the following is the most severe form of stroke?

Oligodendrogliomas:

Labile emotional responses are a form of ____________________ behavior.

The formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel is known as:

The brain contains a reservoir of glucose and oxygen.