Sue is experiencing tachycardia, and dry mouth following an accident where she sustained an injury. After a few hours, Sue’s symptoms disappeared. Which nervous system structures were likely activated?
What is autonomic nervous system
100
Planning, recalling information, and decision making are all functions of the: brain stem
What is cerebrum
100
Anna is recovering from a fight with Arianne. Anna’s breathing is slowing down, her pulse is slowing, and she is fatigued. What part of the nervous system is responsible for these changes?
What is parasympathetic
100
The nerve cell is a(n):
What is neuron
100
Taylor’s grandfather can’t pick out clothes that match. What structure is impaired?
What is cones
200
Jo experienced hallucinations, seizures and temporary loss of consciousness. Her doctor diagnosed the condition following an EEG which showed uncontrolled electrical activity of neurons. With which disorder has Jo been diagnosed?
What is epilepsy
200
Melissa fell off a horse and was paralyzed as a result of significant injury to her spinal cord. Which nervous system was damaged?
What is central
200
Amy was in an automobile accident. Her spinal cord was severed and she sustained damage to her brain. The medical staff at the trauma center understands that this substance might leak into surrounding tissues. What is the substance?
What is cerebrospinal fluid
200
Cranial nerves and spinal nerves are part of the:
What is peripheral nervous system
200
Sue has allergies and complains of a constant clear drainage from her nose. What is her medical condition?
What is Rhinorrhea
300
Trey has symptoms of severe headache, nausea and vomiting. At the doctor’s office, Trey had a lumbar puncture. His doctor is concerned about which disorder?
What is meningitis
300
Liz has trouble with appetite control, temperature regulation, and her weight. Which area of the brain is affected?
What is hypothalmus
300
A viral disorder that leads to paralysis is rare in the U.S. as a result of our vaccinations. Which disorder is almost eradicated in the United States?
What is poliomyelitis
300
A patient sustains a fall while getting out of the shower. Tests reveal damage to the inner most meningeal layer. What structure was damaged?
What is pia mater
300
Margo works in a textile factory. She does not wear appropriate hearing protection at work and she is complaining of a ringing sound in her ears. What sensory disorder is she experiencing?
What is tinnitus
400
The patient that sustained a spinal cord injury at the T10 level may have paralysis of the legs. This disorder is known as:
What is paraplegia
400
Joe, 78 years old, has started having tremors and gait shuffling. His family is worried that he is developing:
What is parkinson's disease
400
The membrane covering of the brain is known as the:
What is meninges
400
The brain and the spinal cord are part of the:
What is central nervous system
400
Keshia developed white patches on her tongue after taking a long course of antibiotics. Which type of sensory disorder is she experiencing?
What is thrush
500
Sarah has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. She is experiencing a headache, fever, and stiff neck. How will she be treated?
What is antibiotics
500
David is experiencing symptoms that include an inability to move and respiratory distress. His doctor is concerned which disorder?
What is spinal cord injury
500
The part of the brain located below the cerebrum is the:
What is cerebellum
500
Trey has a right below the knee amputation. He reaches to scratch his right foot which is no longer there. Trey is experiencing:
What is phantom pain
500
Joe has impacted ear wax in his right ear. What sensory disorder does he have?