Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

A persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A persistent, severe burning pain that usually...

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​brain
B)  ​bruise
C)  burning​
D)  sensation, feeling​
E)  shaken together​F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

The psychotic disorder characterized by withdrawal from reality, illogical patterns of thinking, delusions, and hallucinations, as well as other disturbances, is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The psychotic disorder characterized by withdrawal from...

Question 5

A/An ____________________ stroke is damage that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/An ____________________ stroke is damage that occurs...

Question 6

A/An ____________________ disorder is a condition in which individuals act as if they have a physical or mental illness when they are not really sick.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/An ____________________ disorder is a condition in...

Question 7

____________________ disease is a degenerative central nervous system disorder with progressive loss of control over movement.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ disease is a degenerative central nervous...

Question 8

The progressive autoimmune disorder that is characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination of nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The progressive autoimmune disorder that is characterized...

Question 9

Which type of therapy focuses on changing thoughts that are affecting a person's emotions and actions?​

Accepted Answer

A)   behavioral therapy
B)   ​cognitive behavioral therapy
C)   ​hypnotherapy
D)   ​psychoanalysisE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) B

Question 10

The thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges is known as the ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The thick, tough, outermost membrane of the...

Question 11

Regional anesthesia produced by injecting a local anesthetic into the epidural space of the spine is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

epidural a...

Question 12

A type of radiation treatment for brain tumors performed without knife or incision is known as ______.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Gamma knife surgery
B)   ​deep brain stimulation
C)   ​electroconvulsive therapy
D)   ​lobectomyE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The 12 pairs of _____ originate from the undersurface of the brain.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​cranial nerves
B)   ​peripheral spinal nerves
C)   ​afferent neurons
D)   ​connecting neuronsE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-coma

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) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

A/An _____ works by increasing activity in certain areas of the brain to increase concentration and wakefulness.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​stimulant
B)   ​antipsychotic drug
C)   ​hypnotic
D)   ​barbiturateE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which nerves prepare the body for emergencies and stress as part of the fight-or-flight response?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​peripheral spinal nerves
B)   ​sympathetic nerves
C)   ​parasympathetic nerves
D)   ​cranial nervesE) B) and C)
F) All of the above B

Question 18

____________________ is a disorder of the peripheral nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord which causes pain and loss of sensation in the arms and legs.​

Accepted Answer

Peripheral...

Question 19

____________________ is characterized by sudden, severe, lightning-like pain due to an inflammation of the fifth cranial nerve.​

Accepted Answer

Trigeminal neuralgia​

Question 20

Which type of disorder is found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties learning specific skills?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
B)   ​dyslexia
C)   ​learning disabilities
D)   ​intellectual disabilityE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 10: The Nervous System and Mental Health

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

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A persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve is known as ____________________.​

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

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The psychotic disorder characterized by withdrawal from reality, illogical patterns of thinking, delusions, and hallucinations, as well as other disturbances, is known as ____________________.​

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A/An ____________________ stroke is damage that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures.​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A/An ____________________ disorder is a condition in which individuals act as if they have a physical or mental illness when they are not really sick.​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

____________________ disease is a degenerative central nervous system disorder with progressive loss of control over movement.​

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The progressive autoimmune disorder that is characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination of nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord is known as ____________________.​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which type of therapy focuses on changing thoughts that are affecting a person's emotions and actions?​

Correct AnswerverifiedB

The thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges is known as the ____________________.​

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Regional anesthesia produced by injecting a local anesthetic into the epidural space of the spine is known as ____________________.​

Correct Answerverifiedepidural a...View AnswerShow Answer

A type of radiation treatment for brain tumors performed without knife or incision is known as ______.​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The 12 pairs of _____ originate from the undersurface of the brain.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -coma

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

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A/An _____ works by increasing activity in certain areas of the brain to increase concentration and wakefulness.​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which nerves prepare the body for emergencies and stress as part of the fight-or-flight response?​

Correct AnswerverifiedB

____________________ is a disorder of the peripheral nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord which causes pain and loss of sensation in the arms and legs.​

Correct AnswerverifiedPeripheral...View AnswerShow Answer

____________________ is characterized by sudden, severe, lightning-like pain due to an inflammation of the fifth cranial nerve.​

Correct AnswerverifiedTrigeminal neuralgia​

Which type of disorder is found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties learning specific skills?​

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

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A persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve is known as ____________________.

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

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The psychotic disorder characterized by withdrawal from reality, illogical patterns of thinking, delusions, and hallucinations, as well as other disturbances, is known as ____________________.

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A/An ____________________ stroke is damage that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures.

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A/An ____________________ disorder is a condition in which individuals act as if they have a physical or mental illness when they are not really sick.

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____________________ disease is a degenerative central nervous system disorder with progressive loss of control over movement.

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The progressive autoimmune disorder that is characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination of nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord is known as ____________________.

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Which type of therapy focuses on changing thoughts that are affecting a person's emotions and actions?

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The thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges is known as the ____________________.

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Regional anesthesia produced by injecting a local anesthetic into the epidural space of the spine is known as ____________________.

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epidural a...
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A type of radiation treatment for brain tumors performed without knife or incision is known as ______.

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The 12 pairs of _____ originate from the undersurface of the brain.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -coma

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

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A/An _____ works by increasing activity in certain areas of the brain to increase concentration and wakefulness.

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Which nerves prepare the body for emergencies and stress as part of the fight-or-flight response?

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____________________ is a disorder of the peripheral nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord which causes pain and loss of sensation in the arms and legs.

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Peripheral...
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____________________ is characterized by sudden, severe, lightning-like pain due to an inflammation of the fifth cranial nerve.

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Trigeminal neuralgia

Which type of disorder is found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties learning specific skills?

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