Question 1

Which of the following nervous system disorders is characterized by demyelination in the central nervous system, leading to symptoms such as muscle spasms and walking difficulties?

Accepted Answer

Multiple Sclerosis

Question 2

A patient presents with facial drooping and inability to close one eye. Which disorder is most likely responsible for these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Bell's Palsy

Question 3

Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in muscle contraction and memory formation?

Accepted Answer

Acetylcholine (ACh)

Question 4

Which of the following is a true statement about spasticity?

Accepted Answer

Spasticity is a type of hypertonia that can lead to muscle fatigue and weakness.

Question 5

A patient with Huntington's Chorea is most likely to present with which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Involuntary, jerky movements and personality changes

Question 6

Which medical term refers to a procedure involving the removal of cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar puncture

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a reasonable use for burr holes in neurosurgery?

Accepted Answer

Taking a biopsy of brain tissue

Question 8

Which neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of pleasure and is deficient in Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

Question 9

A patient is unable to speak or understand language after a stroke. Which term best describes this condition?

Accepted Answer

Aphasia

Question 10

Which of the following is the primary role of endorphins in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Act as the body's natural pain relievers and to enhance feelings of pleasure

Question 11

Which disorder is characterized by chronic, progressive memory loss and confusion, often seen in elderly patients?

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's Disease

Question 12

Which of the following medical terms refers to a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness caused by decreased cerebral blood flow?

Accepted Answer

Syncope

Question 13

Which of the following is a symptom of Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Tremors and slow movement

Question 14

Which medical term describes a congenital defect where the spinal cord and its coverings protrude through a gap in the backbone?

Accepted Answer

Spina Bifida

Question 15

Which of the following is a function of acetylcholine (ACh) in the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Promotes muscle contraction and mediates relaxation

Question 16

A patient with Guillain-Barré Syndrome is most likely to experience which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Rapid onset of muscle weakness and paralysis

Question 17

Which medical term refers to the inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements, often resulting in unsteady gait?

Accepted Answer

Ataxia

Question 18

Which of the following procedures is used to measure electrical activity in the brain?

Accepted Answer

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Question 19

Which neurotransmitter is present in the brain and is used as a drug to treat Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa

Question 20

Which of the following is a symptom of cerebral palsy?

Accepted Answer

Impaired muscle coordination and movement

Medical Terminology: Nervous System Disorders, Procedures, and Pharmacology

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