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Cerebrum means: [A] nerve [B] axon [C] skull [D] brain

brain

The term "psychology" literally means: [A] the process of studying the bumps on the head [B] the process or procedure of the science or study of thoughts [C] the process or procedure of the science or study of the mind [D] the procedure of the science of memory

the process or procedure of the science or study of the mind

What kind of seizure has contractions that usually start in a group of muscles on one side of the body and spread to the extremities and the whole body? [A] Jacksonian [B] Idiopathic [C] Nocturnal [D] Petit mal

Jacksonian

The structure that conducts nerve impulses to and from the brain and serves as a reflex center for some sensory information without input from the brain is the: [A] spinal cord [B] medulla oblongata [C] meninges [D] pons

spinal cord

The three-layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and literally means membrane is called the: [A] ganglion [B] ventricles [C] meninges [D] nerves

meninges

The cord-like structures that carry bio-electrical impulses from one part of the body to another are called: [A] ventricles [B] nerves [C] meninges [D] brain stem cells

nerves

The term that means spinal cord inflammation is: [A] myel/itis [B] neur/itis [C] gangl/itis [D] mening/itis

myel/itis

The combining form en/cephal/o- refers to the: [A] cerebellum [B] spinal cord [C] brain [D] nerve root

brain

The combining form phren/o- means: [A] speech [B] one [C] four [D] mind

mind

What is a temporary or permanent loss of sensation, loss of ability to move, or inability to control movement? [A] myringitis [B] palsy [C] seizure [D] trachoma

palsy

What is the yellow spot in the retina lateral to the optic nerve? [A] iris [B] lens [C] optic disc [D] macula

macula

The term "depression" derives from the Latin word deprimere, meaning: [A] sadness [B] to press down [C] having lethargy [D] moving backwards

to press down

The prefixes hemi- and semi- mean: [A] full [B] half [C] four [D] before

half

The prefixes quadri- and tetra- mean: [A] half [B] two [C] four [D] before

four

The word part Mater- means: [A] membrane [B] little brain [C] mother [D] mind

mother

The word part Duro- means: [A] ear or earflap [B] hard [C] divide [D] eardrum

hard

The diagnostic term for inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is: [A] mening/itis [B] polio/myel/itis [C] neur/algia [D] poly/neur/itis

polio/myel/itis

The diagnostic term En/cephal/itis actually means: [A] softening of the brain [B] inflammation of the brain [C] inflammation of the spinal cord [D] developing nerve cell

inflammation of the brain

The diagnostic term that means tumor made up of nerve cells is: [A] neur/oma [B] poly/neur/itis [C] cerebr/al thromb/o/sis [D] en/cephalo/malacia

neur/oma

The word part Pia- means: [A] split [B] gentle [C] mind [D] glue

gentle

The word part Cerebro- means: [A] half [B] brain [C] hard [D] little brain

brain

The diagnostic term for a disease characterized by early senility, confusion, loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings, and restlessness is: [A] psychosis [B] Parkinson’s disease [C] cerebral palsy [D] Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease

The word part Myelo- means: [A] eardrum [B] membrane covering CNS [C] spinal cord [D] mind

spinal cord

The interruption of blood supply to the brain caused by a cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, or cerebral hemorrhage is called: [A] Encephalocele [B] Apoplexy [C] Cerebral palsy [D] Parkinson’s Disease

Apoplexy

The word part Fiss- means: [A] neurotic reaction [B] membrane covering CNS [C] divide, split [D] gentle

divide, split

The word part Glio- means: [A] glue [B] gentle [C] spinal cord [D] mother

glue

Which of these is not a sign of brain concussion? [A] Unequal pupil size [B] Increased appetite [C] Deafness [D] Restlessness

Increased appetite

The diagnostic term for a condition characterized by brain damage and lack of muscle control and partial paralysis is: [A] Cerebro-Vascular Accident [B] Multiple Sclerosis [C] Cerebral Palsy [D] Parkinson’s Disease

Cerebral Palsy

Herpes in Greek means: [A] to flow [B] to creep [C] to scab [D] to scar

to creep

With mumps, often there is inflammation of the tear gland, or: [A] Panophthalmitis [B] Pterygium [C] Dacryoadenitis [D] Chemosis

Dacryoadenitis

The word part Oto- means: [A] eardrum [B] ear and hearing [C] in head [D] nerve

ear and hearing

____ is a pathologic condition where the retina becomes partially or completely separated from the choroid portion of the eye or vascular layer. [A] Retinitis pigmentosa [B] Retinal detachment [C] Hyphema [D] Strabismus

Retinal detachment

The word part Neuro- means: [A] spinal cord [B] nerve [C] rainbow [D] divide, split

nerve

The medical term that means the same as Quadri/plegia is: [A] cephal/algia [B] tetra/plegia [C] mono/plegia [D] psycho/genic

tetra/plegia

Which of the following is a personality disorder in cluster A? [A] paranoid personality disorder [B] avoidant personality disorder [C] borderline personality disorder [D] narcissistic personality disorder

paranoid personality disorder

What type of epilepsy is caused by trauma to the brain? [A] Jacksonian [B] idiopathic [C] traumatic [D] nocturnal

traumatic

What is an inflammation of the membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord? [A] Hypochondriasis [B] Encephalocele [C] Encephalitis [D] Meningitis

Meningitis

The medical term cephalo/dynia means: [A] hardening of the brain [B] pain in the head [C] mental disease [D] softening of the brain

pain in the head

Which mental disorder involves manic periods and depressive episodes? [A] Bipolar Disorder [B] Schizophrenia [C] Paranoid Personality Disorder [D] Depression

Bipolar Disorder

The medical term quadri/plegia means: [A] paralysis of the limbs beyond [B] paralysis of the lower limbs [C] some paralysis [D] paralysis of all four limbs

paralysis of all four limbs

Which of the following is a personality disorder in cluster B? [A] paranoid personality disorder [B] avoidant personality disorder [C] antisocial personality disorder [D] dependent personality disorder

antisocial personality disorder

Which of the following is not a personality disorder in cluster C? [A] avoidant personality disorder [B] dependent personality disorder [C] histrionic personality disorder [D] obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

histrionic personality disorder

The medical abbreviations CNS, PNS, and ANS refer to divisions of the: [A] cranial nerves [B] spinal cord [C] nervous system [D] brain

nervous system

The cranial nerves are string-like groups of nerves coming off of the: [A] spinal cord [B] cauda equina [C] brain and brain stem [D] pia mater

brain and brain stem

The medical term psych/iatr/y literally means: [A] the process of separating the mind [B] the process of treating or curing the head [C] the procedure of talking [D] the procedure or process of treating or curing the mind

the procedure or process of treating or curing the mind

Personality disorders are grouped into ____types or clusters. [A] Three [B] Four [C] Five [D] Six

Three

A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease is characterized by: [A] pre-senile dementia [B] mental hyperactivity [C] pre-senile paranoia [D] mental acuity

pre-senile dementia

Lou Gehrig's disease is also known as: [A] Cerebral Palsy [B] Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis [C] Multiple Sclerosis [D] Parkinson’s Disease

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

What do forensic psychiatrists specialize in? [A] sanity during crimes [B] observable factors [C] emotion [D] mental illness treatment

sanity during crimes

The medical term Concussion means: [A] to shake violently [B] to confuse [C] to cause mental pain [D] to disorient

to shake violently

The medical term Hemat/oma means: [A] to hemorrhage [B] blood slowing [C] blood clot [D] blood swelling or tumor

blood swelling or tumor

The medical term Epi/lepsy means: [A] seizure upon the mind and body [B] apoplexy [C] great convulsions [D] small convulsions

seizure upon the mind and bod

The E Eye Chart is used to measure: [A] only farsightedness [B] only glaucoma [C] only nearsightedness [D] visual acuity

visual acuity

The medical term "Myopic" actually means: [A] nearsighted [B] cross eyed [C] wall eyed [D] farsighted

nearsighted

The medical term "Tetanus" usually refers to: [A] suffocation [B] muscle spasms [C] muscle weakness [D] breathing problems

muscle spasms

The Optic, Oculomotor, Trochlear, and Abducens Nerves all innervate the eye and are referred to as Cranial Nerves: [A] 2, 3, 4, and 6 [B] 1, 8, 9, and 11 [C] 1, 3, 5, and 12 [D] 1, 7, 8, and 11

2, 3, 4, and 6

Mydriatic drops ____ the pupils. [A] constrict [B] dilate [C] clears [D] heals

dilate

Cerebral Palsy is characterized by: [A] partial or complete paralysis caused by cancer [B] partial paralysis caused by an infection [C] complete paralysis caused by spinal cord compression [D] partial or complete paralysis caused by a brain injury

partial or complete paralysis caused by a brain injury

The medical term Para/noia literally refers to a behavior that is out of touch with reality or: [A] mind failure and is like schizophrenia [B] mind beyond and is like dementia [C] mind beyond and is a type of neurosis [D] abnormal thinking or reasoning

abnormal thinking or reasoning

The term Schizo/phrenia actually refers to a type of Psych/osis that is also characterized by: [A] psychosomatic episodes [B] thought deterioration and lack of social functioning [C] hyperactive behavior [D] neurotic behavior

thought deterioration and lack of social functioning

The diagnostic medical term Multiple Sclerosis refers to: [A] loss of body movement caused by brain deterioration [B] paralysis of the lower legs caused by sciatic nerve damage [C] deterioration or loss of the myelin sheath nerve body covering [D] deterioration of the spinal cord

deterioration or loss of the myelin sheath nerve body covering

Parkinson’s Disease causes body tremors (shaking), weak speech, shuffling of feet, and depression. Other patients may experience: [A] hyperactivity [B] voice loss, sphincter problems, falls and paralysis [C] loss of vision, hearing deficits [D] muscle swelling, muscle pain

voice loss, sphincter problems, falls and paralysis

The medical term Myring/itis actually means: [A] inflammation of the eardrum [B] inflammation of the inner ear [C] inflammation of the middle ear [D] inflammation of the ear canal

inflammation of the eardrum

Otitis media is an inflammation of: [A] the middle ear [B] the outer ear [C] the inner ear [D] the ear canal

the middle ear

The medical terms Palpebr/itis and Blepharo/ptosis refer to: [A] eyelid tearing and eyelid crusts [B] eyelid tumors and eyelid swelling [C] eyelid stye “hordeolum” and eyelid infections [D] eyelid inflammation and eyelid drooping

eyelid inflammation and eyelid drooping

What is paralysis on the opposite half of the body from where brain damage occurs? [A] quadriplegia [B] paraplegia [C] hemiplegia [D] panplegia

hemiplegia

The medical term Trach/oma refers to a chlamydial infection causing: [A] swollen eyelids [B] corneal scars [C] blindness [D] rough swollen eye lesions

rough swollen eye lesions

The outer hard layer of the eye (white of eye) is the: [A] pupil [B] choroid [C] iris [D] sclera

sclera

The eye structure that lies directly behind the pupil and iris is the: [A] vitreous fluid [B] retina [C] lens [D] cornea

lens

The tear glands that lubricate and protect the eye are called: [A] meibomian glands [B] lacrimal glands [C] vitreous glands [D] aqueous glands

lacrimal glands

The small organs that produce and drain tears from the eye are the: [A] lacrimal glands and ducts [B] meibomian glands and ducts [C] optic glands and ducts [D] sebaceus glands and ducts

lacrimal glands and ducts

The mucous membrane lining the inner eyelids and eyeball globe is the: [A] vitreous humor [B] lacrimal membrane [C] aqueous membrane [D] conjunctiva

conjunctiva

The nerve in the eye that carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain is the: [A] trochlear [B] optic [C] oculomotor [D] olfactory

optic

The diagnostic term Blephar/itis means: [A] inflammation of the tear duct [B] softening of the sclera [C] inflammation of the eyelid [D] condition of white pupil

inflammation of the eyelid

What is caused by a staphylococcus infection of the eyelid and sebaceous gland? [A] Pterygium [B] Conjunctivitis [C] Blepharitis [D] Stye

Stye

What is an inflammation of the tear sac? [A] stye [B] palpebritis [C] dacryocystitis [D] conjunctivitis

dacryocystitis

The _____ made up of a vascular coat and the rods and cones that help interpret light and colors. [A] macula [B] sclera [C] retina [D] cornea

retina

The diagnostic term Cataract actually means: [A] impaired vision as a result of aging [B] separation of the retina from the choroid layer [C] abnormally increased intra-ocular pressure [D] clouding of the lens of the eye

clouding of the lens of the eye

The diagnostic term "Hyperopia" means: [A] farsightedness [B] nearsightedness [C] impaired vision as a result of aging [D] clouding of the lens of the eye

farsightedness

What is the pathologic condition where the retina becomes separated from the choroid layer? [A] Strabismus [B] Presbyopia [C] Macular Degeneration [D] Retinal Detachment

Retinal Detachment

What is the disorder of the eye in which the optic axis cannot be directed at the same object? [A] strabismus [B] presbyopia [C] macular degeneration [D] myopia

strabismus

What covers the inner surface of the ciliary process? [A] pars optica [B] pars ciliaris [C] pars erratica [D] pars myopia

pars ciliaris

The _____ is devoid of rods and cones and hence is referred to as the blind spot. [A] macula [B] retina [C] optic nerve [D] fovea

optic nerve

Which of the following can be diagnosed by looking at the retina: [A] diabetes [B] myopia [C] dehydration [D] anemia

diabetes

_____ is a defect in the vision in which the rays focus behind the retina due to a flattened eye globe, a flattened cornea or some other type of refractive error. [A] Hyperopia [B] Myopia [C] Retinitis Pigmentosa [D] Keratoconus

Hyperopia

Pterygium literally means: [A] wing [B] fold [C] triangle [D] obstruct

wing

The combining forms acous- and audi/o- both mean: [A] hearing [B] ear [C] stapes [D] eardrum

hearing

The _____deals with hearing, and the _____ deals with balance. [A] labyrinth; malleus [B] eustachian tube; cochlea [C] cochlea; labyrinth [D] incus; stapes

cochlea; labyrinth

The medical term for a fungal infection of the ear is: [A] tympanitis [B] otopyorrhea [C] otosclerosis [D] otomycosis

otomycosis

The diagnostic term ot/algia means: [A] inflammation of the eardrum [B] inflammation of the middle ear [C] discharge of pus from the ear [D] pain in the ear

pain in the ear

The medical term that means a specialist who studies and treats the diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat is: [A] Audiologist [B] Otologist [C] Audiology [D] Otorhinolaryngologist

Otorhinolaryngologist

The term that means one who studies and treats disease of the ear is: [A] Otologist [B] Otorhinolaryngologist [C] Audiologist [D] Audiology

Otologist

A specialist who specializes in the study of hearing is an: [A] Optician [B] Otologist [C] Otorhinolaryngologist [D] Audiologist

Audiologist

There are _____ cranial nerves. [A] 12 [B] 15 [C] 7 [D] 10

12

The word part Iro- means: [A] hard [B] glue [C] divide, split [D] rainbow

rainbow

Which of the following cranial nerves are responsible for carrying nerve impulses associated with the special senses? [A] 1, 2, 5, 8 [B] 1, 2, 7, 10 [C] 1, 2, 8, 9 [D] 1, 2, 8, 11

1, 2, 8, 9

The somatic peripheral nervous system is composed of neurons that control the "soma" or body. They specifically control which of the following? [A] involuntary reflexes [B] muscles [C] organs [D] special senses

muscles

The hypoglossal nerve is located: [A] below the neck and chest [B] below the tongue [C] in the neck muscles [D] in the eye

below the tongue

The term neuralgia is defined as: [A] chest pain [B] headache [C] nerve pain [D] tooth pain

nerve pain

Cerebral ischemia results in a condition termed: [A] apoplexy [B] dementia [C] encephalocele [D] hematoma

apoplexy