Question 1

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-anorexia nervosa

Accepted Answer

A)  ​abnormally increased cerebrospinal fluid within the brain
B)  deep state of unconsciousness​
C)  excessive sensitivity to stimuli​
D)  inability to maintain a healthy body weight due to fear of weight gain​
E)  violent jarring of the brain​F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Which term, also called a mini-stroke, refers to a temporary interruption in the blood supply to the brain?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​cerebrovascular accident
B)   ​transient ischemic attack
C)   ​hemorrhagic stroke
D)   ​ischemic strokeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

____________________ is an ultrasound study of the carotid artery to predict or diagnose an ischemic stroke.​

Accepted Answer

Carotid ul...

Question 4

Which condition is also known as a pinched nerve?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​lumbar radiculopathy
B)   sciatica
C)   ​radiculitis
D)   ​neuritisE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-meningocele

Accepted Answer

A)  ​congenital herniation of the meninges through the skull or spinal column
B)  ​inflammation of the meninges
C)  inflammation of the spinal cord​
D)  medical professional, other than an MD, specializing in administering anesthesia​
E)  medication used to induce anesthesia​F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

A/An ____________________ is the bruising of brain tissue as a result of a head injury.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/An ____________________ is the bruising of brain...

Question 7

Which term is characterized by the intentional creation of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms in order to gain incentives such as avoiding work?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​bulimia nervosa
B)   ​conversion disorder
C)   ​malingering
D)   ​somatic symptom disorderE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-hyperesthesia

Accepted Answer

A)  ​abnormally increased cerebrospinal fluid within the brain
B)  deep state of unconsciousness​
C)  excessive sensitivity to stimuli​
D)  inability to maintain a healthy body weight due to fear of weight gain​
E)  violent jarring of the brain​F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 9

_____________________ syndrome is characterized by rapidly worsening muscle weakness that can lead to temporary paralysis.​

Accepted Answer

Guillain-Barré
Guill...

Question 10

____________________ is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures of varying severities.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a chronic neurological condition characterized...

Question 11

Which condition was previously known as multiple personality disorder?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​bipolar disorder
B)   ​dissociative identity disorder
C)   ​conversion disorder
D)   ​factitious disorder by proxyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-esthet/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​membranes, meninges
B)  ​feeling
C)  nerve root​
D)  process of producing a picture​
E)  brain​F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-radicul/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​membranes, meninges
B)  ​feeling
C)  nerve root​
D)  process of producing a picture​
E)  brain​F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-delusion

Accepted Answer

A)  ​abnormal fear of enclosed spaces
B)  excessive fear of heights​
C)  false personal belief despite evidence to the contrary​
D)  sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain​
E)  sight or sound not based on external stimulation​F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

_________________________ stress disorder is the development of characteristic symptoms after a traumatic event during which the patient felt intense fear, helplessness, or horror.​

Accepted Answer

Post-traum...

Question 16

____________________ is a condition characterized by poor muscle control, spasticity, speech defects, and other neurologic deficiencies.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a condition characterized by poor...

Question 17

A/An _____ is a protective covering made up of glial cells.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​pia mater
B)   ​dura mater
C)   ​arachnoid mater
D)   ​myelin sheathE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
--tropic

Accepted Answer

A)  ​abnormal fear
B)  ​having an affinity for
C)  ​mind
D)  ​nerve
E)  spinal cord, bone marrow​F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Which term refers to a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating chemical dependencies, emotional problems, and mental illness?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​anesthesiologist
B)   ​psychiatrist
C)   ​psychologist
D)   ​neurologistE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-hallucination

Accepted Answer

A)  ​abnormal fear of enclosed spaces
B)  excessive fear of heights​
C)  false personal belief despite evidence to the contrary​
D)  sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain​
E)  sight or sound not based on external stimulation​F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Exam 10: The Nervous System and Mental Health

A/An ____________________ is the bruising of brain tissue as a result of a head injury.​

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_____________________ syndrome is characterized by rapidly worsening muscle weakness that can lead to temporary paralysis.​

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_________________________ stress disorder is the development of characteristic symptoms after a traumatic event during which the patient felt intense fear, helplessness, or horror.​

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____________________ is a condition characterized by poor muscle control, spasticity, speech defects, and other neurologic deficiencies.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -hyperesthesia

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Which condition is also known as a pinched nerve?​

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Which condition was previously known as multiple personality disorder?​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ --tropic

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____________________ is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures of varying severities.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -radicul/o

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Which term refers to a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating chemical dependencies, emotional problems, and mental illness?​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -hallucination

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -delusion

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -meningocele

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____________________ is an ultrasound study of the carotid artery to predict or diagnose an ischemic stroke.​

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A/An _____ is a protective covering made up of glial cells.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -esthet/o

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -anorexia nervosa

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Which term, also called a mini-stroke, refers to a temporary interruption in the blood supply to the brain?​

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Which term is characterized by the intentional creation of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms in order to gain incentives such as avoiding work?​

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A/An ____________________ is the bruising of brain tissue as a result of a head injury.

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_____________________ syndrome is characterized by rapidly worsening muscle weakness that can lead to temporary paralysis.

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Guillain-Barré
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_________________________ stress disorder is the development of characteristic symptoms after a traumatic event during which the patient felt intense fear, helplessness, or horror.

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____________________ is a condition characterized by poor muscle control, spasticity, speech defects, and other neurologic deficiencies.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -hyperesthesia

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Which condition is also known as a pinched nerve?

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Which condition was previously known as multiple personality disorder?

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Match each definition with the correct word part. --tropic

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____________________ is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures of varying severities.

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -radicul/o

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Which term refers to a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating chemical dependencies, emotional problems, and mental illness?

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Match each definition with the correct term. -hallucination

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Match each definition with the correct term. -delusion

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Match each definition with the correct term. -meningocele

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____________________ is an ultrasound study of the carotid artery to predict or diagnose an ischemic stroke.

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A/An _____ is a protective covering made up of glial cells.

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -esthet/o

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Which term, also called a mini-stroke, refers to a temporary interruption in the blood supply to the brain?

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Which term is characterized by the intentional creation of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms in order to gain incentives such as avoiding work?

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