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1. Cary tells you her grandmother had a stroke, and asks you what that means. A simple explanation might be. “ She had a permanent occlusion of the major vascular variety.” “ She had a permanent occlusion of the major vascular variety.” “ She had a blockage of the blood supply to her brain.” “ She had a blockage of the blood supply to her brain.” “ She is having a convulsive disorder in her cerebrum.” “ She is having a convulsive disorder in her cerebrum.” “ She has an infection in her brain.” “ She has an infection in her brain.”

1. Cary tells you her grandmother had a stroke, and asks you what that means. A simple explanation might be. “ She had a permanent occlusion of the major vascular variety.” “ She had a permanent occlusion of the major vascular variety.” “ She had a blockage of the blood supply to her brain.” “ She had a blockage of the blood supply to her brain.” “ She is having a convulsive disorder in her cerebrum.” “ She is having a convulsive disorder in her cerebrum.” “ She has an infection in her brain.” “ She has an infection in her brain.”

2. Marsha tells you her grandmother is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Which of the following symptoms would you except her grandmother to have? Short Short term memory loss Loss Loss of social skills Poor Poor judgment Aphasia Aphasia

2. Marsha tells you her grandmother is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Which of the following symptoms would you except her grandmother to have? Short term memory loss Short term memory loss Loss of social skills Loss of social skills Poor judgment Poor judgment Aphasia Aphasia

3. If all neutrons in the body were functioning normally except those in the cerebrum, what could a person do? Breathe Breathe Decide To Move Decide To Move See See Think Think

3. If all neutrons in the body were functioning normally except those in the cerebrum, what could a person do? Breathe Breathe Decide To Move Decide To Move See See Think Think

4. What structure in the brain is responsible for producing smooth coordinated movements and maintaining body posture? Cerebellum Cerebellum Cerebrum Cerebrum Diencephalons Diencephalons Pituitary gland Pituitary gland

4. What structure in the brain is responsible for producing smooth coordinated movements and maintaining body posture? Cerebellum Cerebellum Cerebrum Cerebrum Diencephalons Diencephalons Pituitary gland Pituitary gland

5. A disease characterized by early senility, confusion, and loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings is: Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease Cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy Epilepsy Epilepsy Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease

5. A disease characterized by early senility, confusion, and loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings is: Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease Cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy Epilepsy Epilepsy Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease

6. There are four fluid filled cavities in the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid. What are they called? Aqueducts Aqueducts Sinuses Sinuses Ventricles Ventricles Villa Villa

6. There are four fluid filled cavities in the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid. What are they called? Aqueducts Aqueducts Sinuses Sinuses Ventricles Ventricles Villa Villa

7. What is contained in the cerebral ventricles and serves as a liquid shock absorber to protect the brain? Adipose tissue Adipose tissue Cerebrospinal fluid Cerebrospinal fluid Connective tissue Connective tissue Lymph fluid Lymph fluid

7. What is contained in the cerebral ventricles and serves as a liquid shock absorber to protect the brain? Adipose tissue Adipose tissue Cerebrospinal fluid Cerebrospinal fluid Connective tissue Connective tissue Lymph fluid Lymph fluid

8. What part of the brain is responsible for maintaining consciousness, mental processing, and normal speech? Cerebellum Cerebellum Cerebrum Cerebrum Hypothalamus Hypothalamus Thalamus Thalamus

8. What part of the brain is responsible for maintaining consciousness, mental processing, and normal speech? Cerebellum Cerebellum Cerebrum Cerebrum Hypothalamus Hypothalamus Thalamus Thalamus

9. What disorder is characterized by seizures believed to be a result of uncontrolled neuron activity? Epilepsy Epilepsy Neuritis Neuritis Cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy CVA CVA

9. What disorder is characterized by seizures believed to be a result of uncontrolled neuron activity? Epilepsy Epilepsy Neuritis Neuritis Cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy CVA CVA

10. The tough fluid containing membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord is the: Cauda equina Cauda equina Ganglion Ganglion Meninges Meninges Vertebrae Vertebrae

10. The tough fluid containing membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord is the: Cauda equina Cauda equina Ganglion Ganglion Meninges Meninges Vertebrae Vertebrae

11. The space that separates the axon of one neuron from the dendrite of the next is the: Choroid plexus Choroid plexus Neurilemma Neurilemma Oligodendroglia Oligodendroglia Synapse Synapse

11. The space that separates the axon of one neuron from the dendrite of the next is the: Choroid plexus Choroid plexus Neurilemma Neurilemma Oligodendroglia Oligodendroglia Synapse Synapse

12. How far down the spinal column does the spinal cord extend ? To the last thoracic vertebrae To the last thoracic vertebrae To the second lumbar vertebrae To the second lumbar vertebrae To the fifth lumber vertebrae To the fifth lumber vertebrae To the sacrum To the sacrum

12. How far down the spinal column does the spinal cord extend ? To the last thoracic vertebrae To the last thoracic vertebrae To the second lumbar vertebrae To the second lumbar vertebrae To the fifth lumber vertebrae To the fifth lumber vertebrae To the sacrum To the sacrum

13. Which of the following might a neuron have more than one of ? Axon Axon Dendrite Dendrite Nucleus Nucleus Neuron soma Neuron soma

13. Which of the following might a neuron have more than one of ? Axon Axon Dendrite Dendrite Nucleus Nucleus Neuron soma Neuron soma

14. The autonomic nervous system consists of motor neurons that would control: A person’s emotions A person’s emotions The beating of the heart The beating of the heart The movement of the head The movement of the head The sensation of pain The sensation of pain

14. The autonomic nervous system consists of motor neurons that would control: A person’s emotions A person’s emotions The beating of the heart The beating of the heart The movement of the head The movement of the head The sensation of pain The sensation of pain

15. In order for a nerve impulse to begin, it must be initiated by a/an: Enzyme Enzyme Response Response Stimulus Stimulus Synapse Synapse

15. In order for a nerve impulse to begin, it must be initiated by a/an: Enzyme Enzyme Response Response Stimulus Stimulus Synapse Synapse

16. What is the function of the choroid plexus ? It provides oxygen to the menings It provides oxygen to the menings It connects the right and left brain It connects the right and left brain It helps in the formation of cerebrospinal fluid It helps in the formation of cerebrospinal fluid It stores artistic and creative memory It stores artistic and creative memory

16. What is the function of the choroid plexus ? It provides oxygen to the menings It provides oxygen to the menings It connects the right and left brain It connects the right and left brain It helps in the formation of cerebrospinal fluid It helps in the formation of cerebrospinal fluid It stores artistic and creative memory It stores artistic and creative memory

17. Which of the following is a common symptom of a CVA ? Hemiplegia Hemiplegia Paraplegia Paraplegia Quadriplegia Quadriplegia Septaplegia Septaplegia

17. Which of the following is a common symptom of a CVA ? Hemiplegia Hemiplegia Paraplegia Paraplegia Quadriplegia Quadriplegia Septaplegia Septaplegia

18. A condition involving abnormal electrical impulses of the brain is: Epilepsy Epilepsy Meningitis Meningitis Stroke Stroke Tumor Tumor

18. A condition involving abnormal electrical impulses of the brain is: Epilepsy Epilepsy Meningitis Meningitis Stroke Stroke Tumor Tumor

19. The second largest part of the brain that coordinates balance and walking is the: Brain stem Brain stem Cerebellum Cerebellum Cerebrum Cerebrum Hypothalamus Hypothalamus

19. The second largest part of the brain that coordinates balance and walking is the: Brain stem Brain stem Cerebellum Cerebellum Cerebrum Cerebrum Hypothalamus Hypothalamus

20. The three parts of the brain stem are the medulla, pons and the: Cerebellum Cerebellum Diencephalon Diencephalon Midbrain Midbrain Thalamus Thalamus

20. The three parts of the brain stem are the medulla, pons and the: Cerebellum Cerebellum Diencephalon Diencephalon Midbrain Midbrain Thalamus Thalamus

21. The body’s “vital centers” are located in the medulla. Impulses from the medulla control: Body temperature Body temperature Conscious and unconscious thought Conscious and unconscious thought Heartbeat and blood pressure Heartbeat and blood pressure Reflex action Reflex action

21. The body’s “vital centers” are located in the medulla. Impulses from the medulla control: Body temperature Body temperature Conscious and unconscious thought Conscious and unconscious thought Heartbeat and blood pressure Heartbeat and blood pressure Reflex action Reflex action

22. Tapping the patellar tendon results in a muscle contraction called a: Cramp Cramp Reflex Reflex Spasm Spasm Tetanic contraction Tetanic contraction

22. Tapping the patellar tendon results in a muscle contraction called a: Cramp Cramp Reflex Reflex Spasm Spasm Tetanic contraction Tetanic contraction

23. What part of the nervous system is responsible for the body’s “flight or fight” response ? Sympathetic Sympathetic Parasympathetic Parasympathetic Peripheral Peripheral Cerebrospinal Cerebrospinal

23. What part of the nervous system is responsible for the body’s “flight of fight” response ? Sympathetic Sympathetic Parasympathetic Parasympathetic Peripheral Peripheral Cerebrospinal Cerebrospinal

24. What is one of the functions of the hypothalamus ? Personality Personality Voluntary muscle control Voluntary muscle control Memory Memory Temperature control Temperature control

24. What is one of the functions of the hypothalamus ? Personality Personality Voluntary muscle control Voluntary muscle control Memory Memory Temperature control Temperature control

25. What diagnostic test removes cerebrospinal fluid with a needle ? MRI MRI EEG EEG Lumbar puncture Lumbar puncture Thoracentesis Thoracentesis

25. What diagnostic test removes cerebrospinal fluid with a needle ? MRI MRI EEG EEG Lumbar puncture Lumbar puncture Thoracentesis Thoracentesis

26. Any inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord is: Meningitis Meningitis Epilepsy Epilepsy Neuritis Neuritis Neuralgia Neuralgia

26. Any inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord is: Meningitis Meningitis Epilepsy Epilepsy Neuritis Neuritis Neuralgia Neuralgia

27. How many pairs of cranial nerves are there ?

27. How many pairs of cranial nerves are there ?

28. The largest part of the brain is the: Cerebellum Cerebellum Cerebrum Cerebrum Medulla Medulla Thalamus Thalamus

28. The largest part of the brain is the: Cerebellum Cerebellum Cerebrum Cerebrum Medulla Medulla Thalamus Thalamus

29. The brain and spinal cord are part of the: Automic nervous system Automic nervous system Central nervous system Central nervous system Peripheral nervous system Peripheral nervous system Sensory nervous system Sensory nervous system

29. The brain and spinal cord are part of the: Automic nervous system Automic nervous system Central nervous system Central nervous system Peripheral nervous system Peripheral nervous system Sensory nervous system Sensory nervous system

30. A nerve is a/an: Endorphin Endorphin Glioma Glioma Medulla Medulla Neuron Neuron

30. A nerve is a/an: Endorphin Endorphin Glioma Glioma Medulla Medulla Neuron Neuron

31. The medulla is part of the; Brain stem Brain stem Frontal lobe Frontal lobe Hypothalamus Hypothalamus Temporal lobe Temporal lobe

31. The medulla is part of the; Brain stem Brain stem Frontal lobe Frontal lobe Hypothalamus Hypothalamus Temporal lobe Temporal lobe

32. The single long arm of a neuron is the: Axon Axon Dendrite Dendrite Nucleus Nucleus Neuroglia Neuroglia

32. The single long arm of a neuron is the: Axon Axon Dendrite Dendrite Nucleus Nucleus Neuroglia Neuroglia

33. Dendrites carry messages: From the neuroglia to the neuron From the neuroglia to the neuron From the neuron to the neuroglia From the neuron to the neuroglia To the cell body To the cell body Away from the cell body Away from the cell body

33. Dendrites carry messages: From the neuroglia to the neuron From the neuroglia to the neuron From the neuron to the neuroglia From the neuron to the neuroglia To the cell body To the cell body Away from the cell body Away from the cell body

34. What causes Alzheimer’s disease ? A virus A virus A neoplasm A neoplasm A fungus A fungus The cause is unknown The cause is unknown

34. What causes Alzheimer’s disease ? A virus A virus A neoplasm A neoplasm A fungus A fungus The cause is unknown The cause is unknown

35. The innermost layer of the meninges is the: Dura mater Dura mater Pia mater Pia mater Arachnoid layer Arachnoid layer Subarachnoid space Subarachnoid space

35. The innermost layer of the meninges is the: Dura mater Dura mater Pia mater Pia mater Arachnoid layer Arachnoid layer Subarachnoid space Subarachnoid space

36. What would cause a stroke? Blood clot Blood clot Meningitis Meningitis Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease Multiple scierosis Multiple scierosis

36. What would cause a stroke? Blood clot Blood clot Meningitis Meningitis Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease Multiple scierosis Multiple scierosis

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