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nEUROsENSORY eXAm (Intentionally Warped to tease your Visual Senses)

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

The functional unit of a nerve is the
a.
Neuroglia
b.
Neuron
c.
Nucleus
d.
Brain
 

 2. 

A synapse is
a.
A microscopic space between the neuroglia
b.
The attachment of the nerve to the muscle
c.
The chemical needed to stimulate the nerve impulse
d.
The microscopic space between neurons
 

 3. 

Another name for glial cells is
a.
Neuroglia
b.
Nucleus
c.
Neurons
d.
Neurilemma
 

 4. 

Sensory neurons
a.
Transmit nerve impulses to the central nervous system (CNS)
b.
Transmit nerve impulses from the CNS to muscles
c.
Transmit nerve impulses to and from the CNS
d.
Are also called efferent neurons
 

 5. 

Which symptom is NOT a sign of a neurological disorder?
a.
Vertigo
b.
Paralysis
c.
Headache
d.
Hives
 

 6. 

Hemiplegia is paralysis
a.
From the neck down
b.
Of the lower trunk and extremities
c.
Of only one side of the body
d.
Of the upper and lower extremities
 

 7. 

An EEG is used to
a.
Visualize the ventricles of the brain
b.
View the soft tissue of the brain
c.
Measure the electrical activity of the brain
d.
View structures around the spinal cord
 

 8. 

When performing a lumbar puncture, the needle is inserted between the ___________ lumbar vertebrae.
a.
First and second
b.
Second and third
c.
Third and fourth
d.
Fourth and fifth
 

 9. 

Which division of the nervous system can be described as responsible for a “fight or flight” response?
a.
Central nervous system
b.
Parasympathetic nervous system
c.
Sympathetic nervous system
d.
Peripheral nervous system
 

 10. 

The CNS consists of
a.
Brain
b.
Spinal cord
c.
Meninges
d.
All of the above
 

 11. 

Which of the meninges has a spider web appearance?
a.
Pia mater
b.
Arachnoid
c.
Dura mater
d.
Epidural
 

 12. 

There are ___________ pairs of cranial nerves.
a.
10
b.
12
c.
26
d.
31
 

 13. 

Which is NOT a lobe of the brain?
a.
Frontal
b.
Occipital
c.
Sphenoidal
d.
Temporal
 

 14. 

Which part of the brain produces hormones that signal the anterior pituitary gland to release its hormones?
a.
Thalamus
b.
Midbrain
c.
Hypothalamus
d.
Pons
 

 15. 

Which brain section is NOT a part of the brain stem?
a.
Midbrain
b.
Thalamus
c.
Pons
d.
Medulla oblongata
 

 16. 

Which part of the brain is responsible for thinking and voluntary activity?
a.
Cerebrum
b.
Cerebellum
c.
Midbrain
d.
Diencephalon
 

 17. 

Gyri are
a.
Folds or convolutions in the brain
b.
Another name for pain and pleasure
c.
Receptors for pain and pleasure
d.
Hemispheres of the brain
 

 18. 

The portion of the brain responsible for equilibrium and controlling fine motor skills is the
a.
Cerebrum
b.
Cerebellum
c.
Midbrain
d.
Diencephalon
 

 19. 

There are ________ pairs of spinal nerves.
a.
10
b.
12
c.
26
d.
31
 

 20. 

The autonomic nervous system
a.
Is part of the peripheral nervous system
b.
Controls involuntary actions of smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, and glands
c.
Has two divisions
d.
All of the above
e.
Only A and C
 

 21. 

All of the following are reflexes EXCEPT
a.
Corneal
b.
Patellar
c.
Retinal
d.
Plantar
 

 22. 

Symptoms of mental health disease include all the following EXCEPT
a.
Amnesia
b.
Catatonia
c.
Anxiety
d.
Hallucinations
 

 23. 

Which neurological condition is characterized by the degeneration of the myelin sheath?
a.
Epilepsy
b.
Multiple sclerosis
c.
Parkinson disease
d.
Meningitis
 

 24. 

Which neurological condition is characterized by “pill-rolling” motions?
a.
Epilepsy
b.
Multiple sclerosis
c.
Parkinson disease
d.
Meningitis
 

 25. 

Which condition is described as “presenile dementia”?
a.
Encephalitis
b.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
c.
Epilepsy
d.
Alzheimer disease
 

 26. 

Which condition occurs from an activated dormant virus of chickenpox?
a.
Herpes zoster
b.
Herpes simplex
c.
Shingles
d.
Both A and C
e.
All of the above
 

 27. 

Tic douloureux is neuralgia of the __________ cranial nerve.
a.
First
b.
Third
c.
Fifth
d.
Seventh
 

 28. 

Which sensation is NOT listed under “general sensations”?
a.
Proprioception
b.
Vision
c.
Pain
d.
Temperature
 

 29. 

Which is NOT a taste sensation?
a.
Sweet
b.
Spicy
c.
Salty
d.
Sour
 

 30. 

The sense of smell is accomplished by the _________ nerve.
a.
Olfactory
b.
Auditory
c.
Optic
d.
Vagus
 

 31. 

The opening in the center of the iris in the eye is called the
a.
Sclera
b.
Pupil
c.
Lens
d.
Retina
 

 32. 

The portion of the eye that is usually blue, brown, or green is the
a.
Sclera
b.
Cornea
c.
Iris
d.
Lens
 

 33. 

The vitreous humor
a.
Helps maintain constant pressure in the eye
b.
Maintains the shape of the eyeball
c.
Is responsible for causing glaucoma
d.
Is responsible for causing cataracts
 

 34. 

Accessory organs of the eye contain all the following EXCEPT
a.
Eyebrows
b.
Eye lashes
c.
Rods and cones
d.
Lacrimal apparatus
 

 35. 

Myopia is
a.
Nearsightedness
b.
“Old eyes”
c.
Farsightedness
d.
Abnormal curvature of the cornea
 

 36. 

Another term for “cross-eyed” is
a.
Myopia
b.
Strabismus
c.
Amblyopia
d.
Diplopia
 

 37. 

Opacity or clouding of the lens of the eye is referred to as
a.
Chalazion
b.
Hordeolum
c.
Conjunctivitis
d.
Cataract
 

 38. 

“Pinkeye” is
a.
Chalazion
b.
Hordeolum
c.
Conjunctivitis
d.
Cataract
 

 39. 

Glaucoma is
a.
Increased intraocular pressure in the eye
b.
Inflamed mucous membrane of the eye
c.
A small mass on the eyelid
d.
Clouding of the lens in the eye
 

 40. 

“Swimmer’s ear” is
a.
Otitis externa
b.
Presbycusis
c.
Otitis media
d.
Cerumen
 

 41. 

The main senses
a.
Are widely distributed throughout the body
b.
Enable us to detect pain
c.
Are dense in the fingertips
d.
Are grouped in the tongue, nose, eye, and ear
 

 42. 

The general senses enable us to detect sensations such as:
a.
Touch
b.
Pressure
c.
Pain
d.
All of the above
 

Matching
 
 
Match each prefix or suffix with its definition.
a.
-esthesia
h.
-osmia
b.
-plegia
i.
-lexia
c.
-phasia
j.
rhiz/o-
d.
-kinesia
k.
caud/o-
e.
gli/o-
l.
encephal/o-
f.
dacry/o-
m.
alges/o-
g.
-paresis
 

 43. 

Partial paralysis
 

 44. 

Neuroglia
 

 45. 

Movement
 

 46. 

Paralysis
 

 47. 

Reading
 

 48. 

Sensation
 

 49. 

Sensitivity to pain
 

 50. 

Tail
 

 51. 

Brain
 

 52. 

Sense of smell
 

 53. 

Root
 

 54. 

Tear
 

 55. 

Speech
 
 
Match each term with its definition.
a.
Sclera
f.
Retina
b.
Cornea
g.
Rods
c.
Pinna
h.
Cones
d.
Tympanic membrane
i.
Ossicles
e.
Labyrinth
j.
Semicircular canals
 

 56. 

Innermost layer of the eye
 

 57. 

Receptors for black and white
 

 58. 

Outer ear
 

 59. 

Structure in the inner ear
 

 60. 

White of the eye
 

 61. 

Ear bones
 

 62. 

Receptors for color
 

 63. 

Eardrum
 

 64. 

Controls equilibrium
 

 65. 

Transparent portion of the eye
 



 
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