Nervous System Self Test

1. The largest region of the brain is the:

2. The term "psychology" literally means:

3. The area of the brain responsible for respiration, heart rate, and smooth muscle control of our blood vessels is the:

4. 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:

5. The three-layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and literally means membrane is called the:

6. The cord-like (string-like) structures that carry bio-electrical impulses from one part of the body to another are called ________.

7. A group of nerve cell bodies that are found outside of the spinal cord and brain are referred to as:

8. The term that means spinal cord inflammation is:

9. The combining form en/cephal/o- actually means:

10. The combining form phren/o- means:

11. The combining form that means "physical sensation, sensitivity, or feeling" is:

12. The combining form phas/o- means:

13. The combining form ment/o- means:

14. The prefixes hemi- and semi- mean:

15. The prefixes quadri- and tetra- means _________ and terato- means_______.

16. Iatro/genic means:

17. The suffix -paresis means:

18. The diagnostic term for inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is:

19. The endocrine system and the nervous systems are referred to as:

20. The diagnostic terms Neur/itis and Neur/algia mean:

21. The diagnostic term En/cephal/itis actually means:

22. The diagnostic term that means tumor made up of nerve cells is:

23. The diagnostic term that means softening of the brain is:

24. The diagnostic term Cerebr/al Thromb/o/sis means:

25. The diagnostic term Neur/asthenia means:

26. The diagnostic term for a disease characterized by early senility, confusion, loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings, and restlessness is:

27. The diagnostic term for a viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes the skin to blister along the course of the nerve is:

28. The interruption of blood supply to the brain caused by a cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, or cerebral hemorrhage is called:

29. The diagnostic term that means deficient supply of blood to the brain for a short time is called a(n):

30. The diagnostic term for an emotional disorder characterized by the use of ineffective skills for coping with anxiety or inner conflict is:

31. Which of these is not a sign of brain concussion?

32. The diagnostic term for a condition caused by an increased amount of cerebral spinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain is:

33. The diagnostic term for a condition characterized by brain damage and lack of muscle control and partial paralysis is:

34. The procedural term Echo/encephalo/graphy actually means:

35. An instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the brain is called an:

36. The diagnostic term for a process that includes the use of a computer to produce a series of images of the tissues of the brain at any desired depth is:

37. The medical term Encephalo/angio/scler/o/sis means:

38. The medical term that means without feeling or without sensation is:

39. The medical term that means the same as Quadri/plegia is:

40. The medical term Dys/phasia means:

41. The medical term Psych/o/log/ist means:

43. The medical term cephalo/dynia means:

42. The medical term that means mental disease is:

44. The medical term that means total paralysis is:

45. The medical term quadri/plegia means:

46. The medical term Coma means:

47. The medical term shunt means:

48. The medical term ataxia means:

49. The medical term that means feeling "faint" is:

50. The medical abbreviations CNS, PNS, and ANS refer to divisions of the:

51. The Cranial Nerves are string-like groups of nerves coming off of the:

52. The medical term Psych/iatr/y literally means

53. The term Psycholog/ist literally means:

54. The medical term Alzheimer's or Pick's Disease refers to:

55. The medical term that means Lou Gehrig's Disease is also known as:

56. The medical term Cerebral Contusion means:

57. The medical term Concussion means:

58. The diagnostic medical term Down Syndrome refers to:

59. The medical term Hemat/oma means:

60. The medical term Epi/lepsy means:

61. The medical term Opistho/tonos (backward bending tone) means:

62. The medical term Septic/emia means:

63. The medical term Neuro/fibromat/osis is characterized by:

64. The medical term Chalazion Cyst literally means:

65. The term Con/junctiv/itis literally means together/joined/inflamed. It actually means:

66. The medical term Dacryo/cyst/itis or Lacrimo/cyst/itis means:

67. The medical term Glauc/oma actually means:

68. The medical term Kerat/itis actually means:

69. The medical term Opto/metr/ist literally means:

70. Miotic Eye Drops cause the eyes pupil to:

71. The E Eye Chart is used to measure:

72. The medical term Myoptic (adj.) literally means_____ and actually means____:

73. The medical term Tetanus usually refers to:

74. The Optic (sight), Oculomotor (eye movement), Trochlear (pulley-like), and Abducens (to draw away) Nerves all innervate the eye in some way. These are referred to as Cranial Nerves _________________ (OOOTTAFAGVAH):

75. The medical term Bell's Palsy is also known as:

76. The medical term Cerebral Palsy (CP) is characterized by:

77. The medical term Para/noia literally means "mind/beyond or beside" or refers to a behavior that is out of touch with reality or:

78. The term Schizo/phrenia (split/mind - with delusions, persecution, hallucinations, jealousy, and/or catatonia "stupor") actually refers to a type of Psych/osis (loss of reality) that is also characterized by:

79. The diagnostic medical term Multiple Sclerosis (MS) refers to:

80. Parkinson's Disease causes body tremors (shaking), weak speech, shuffling of feet, and depression. Other patients may experience:

81. The body term Cerumen is also known as:

82. The medical term Myring/itis (tympan/itis: drum/inflamed) actually means:

83. Aural Atresia refers to:

84. The medical terms Palpebr/itis and Blepharo/ptosis refer to: eyelid tearing and eyelid crusts eyelid tumors and eyelid swelling eyelid stye "hordeolum" and eyelid infections eyelid inflammation and eyelid drooping

85. The medical term Retin/itis Pigmentosa can be called: uveitis ocular shading animal tracks "retina or net is inflamed causing marks - blindness" macular degeneration

86. The medical term Trach/oma refers to a chlamydial (to cloak) infection causing: Swollen eyelids Corneal scars Blindness Rough swollen eye lesions

87. The outer hard layer of the eye (white of eye) is the: pupil choroid iris sclera

88. The eye structure that lies directly behind the pupil and iris is the: vitreous fluid retina lens cornea

89. The tear glands that lubricate and protect the eye are called: meibomian glands vitreous glands lacrimal glands "dacryo- or lacrimo- mean tear" aqueous glands

90. The inner layer of the eye with the vision receptors is the: conjunctiva retina "net" choroid lens

91. The small organs that produce and drain tears from the eye are the: lacrimal glands and ducts meibomian glands and ducts optic glands and ducts sebaceus glands and ducts

92. The mucous membrane lining the inner eyelids & globe eyeball is the: vitreous membrane lacrimal membrane aqueous membrane conjunctiva

93. The nerve in the eye that carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain is the: trochlear arena optic nerve oculomotor nerve olfactory nerve

94. The diagnostic term Blephar/itis means: inflammation of the tear duct softening of the sclera inflammation of the eyelid condition of white pupil

95. The diagnostic term Photo/phobia means: paralysis of the iris inflammation of the sclera caused by light pain in the eye abnormal aversion to or fear of light

96. The term for an abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus is: dacryo/cyst/itis sclero/kerat/itis oculo/myc/o/sis ophthalm/algia

97. The diagnostic term for obstruction of the eyelids sebaceous gland is: glaucoma cataract chalazion "stye" nystagmus

98. The diagnostic term Cataract actually means: impaired vision as a result of aging separation of the retina from the choroid layer abnormally increased intra-ocular pressure clouding of the lens of the eye "looks cloudy, waterfall, opacity"

99. Mydr/iatic Drops are used to: Dilate pupils Wet eyes Stop itching Restore vision

100. The diagnostic term "Hyperopia" means: farsightedness nearsightedness impaired vision as a result of aging clouding of the lens of the eye

101. An instrument that examines the interior of the eye is called a(n): pupillo/scop/e tono/metr/y opto/myo/metr/y ophthalmo/scop/e

102. The medical term for a physician who specializes in Ophthalmology is: Ophthalmologist Optician Oculist Optologist

103. The medical term that actually means one who is skilled in filling prescriptions for lenses is: Ophthalmopathy Optician Ophthalmologist Optometrist

104. The medical term for a specialist who studies the diseases of the eye and is a medical doctor is: Retinologist Optician Ophthalmologist Oculist

105. The medical term Opto/metr/ist literally means: pertaining to the science or study of the eye pertaining to the eyelid pertaining to the eye specialist in the measurement of sight

106. The medical term visual acuity means: sharpness of vision agent that dilates the pupil agent that contracts the pupil one who measures and fits glasses

107. The structure in the inner ear that contains balance receptors and endolymph is called the: semicircular canals pinna tympanic membrane cochlea

108. The malleus, incus, and stapes make up the bones of the middle ear called the: ossicles "bones/little" inner ear external auditory meatus auricle

109. The combining forms acous- and audi/o- both mean: hearing "acoustics and audio" ear stapes eardrum

110. The diagnostic term ot/itis interna can also be called: mastoiditis tympanitis labyrinthitis or inflamed inner ear otomastoiditis

111. The medical term for a fungal infection of the ear is: tympanitis otopyorrhea otosclerosis otomycosis

112. The diagnostic term ot/algia means: inflammation of the eardrum inflammation of the middle ear discharge of pus from the ear pain in the ear

113. The diagnostic term for a chronic disease of the inner ear characterized by dizziness (Vertigo) and ringing (Tinnitus) in the ear is: Meniere's Disease Pick's Disease Parkinson's Disease Marfan's Syndrome

114. The diagnostic term for ringing in the ears is: tinnitus otitis externa vertigo ceruminoma

115. The diagnostic term for dizziness is: cerumenoma tinnitus vertigo otitis externa

116. With mechanical deafness, there is a problem with the: Outer ear Inner ear Middle ear None of the above

117. The medical term that means a specialist who studies and treats the diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat is: Audiologist Otologist Audiology Otorhinolaryngologist

118. The term that means one who studies and treats disease of the ear is: Otologist Otorhinolaryngologist Audiologist Audiology

119. A specialist who specializes in the study of hearing is an: Optician Otologist Otorhinolaryngologist Audiologist

120. A Chiropractor specializes in the repositioning of bones with adjustments in order to relieve nerve and tissue pressure caused by bone ________: subluxations luxations ossifications compressions

121. A physician that uses techniques and treatments similar to Medical Doctors and Chiropractors is a(n): Urologist Ophthalmologist Osteopath Cardiologist