Medical Terminology Chapter 10 The Nervous System
Test Your Knowledge: Nervous System Terminology
Welcome to the Nervous System Terminology Quiz! This engaging quiz is designed to help you enhance your understanding of medical terminology related to the nervous system. Whether you're a student, healthcare professional, or simply interested in the field, this quiz offers a fun way to assess your knowledge.
- 60 challenging questions
- Multiple choice and matching format
- Improve your medical vocabulary
Caus/o
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Concuss/o
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Contus/o
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Encephal/o
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
-esthesia
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Burning sensation
Esthet/o
Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
-graphy
Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
Cerebr/o
Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
Radicul/o
Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
Mening/o
Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
Feeling
Myel/o
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Neur/o
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
-phobia
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Psych/o
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
-tropic
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Spinal cord
Acrophobia
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Claustrophobia
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Delusion
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Hallucination
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Seizure
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Excessive fear of high places
Coma
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Concussion
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Hydrocephalus
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Hyperesthesia
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Hypochondriasis
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Deep state of unconsciousness
Delirium
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Dementia
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Dyslexia
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Panic attack
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Potentially reversible mental condition often associated with a high fever
Anesthetic
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Anesthetist
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Meningitis
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Meningocele
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Myelitis
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
Medication used to induce anesthesia
A ________ is surgically suturing together the ends of a severed nerve.
Neuroplasty
Neurotomy
Neurorrhaphy
Neuron
Which medication depresses the central nervous system to produce calm and diminished responsiveness without causing sleep?
Hypnotic
Anesthetic
Anticonvulsant
Sedative
Which part of the brain is responsible for the highest level of thought?
Brainstem
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Thalamus
Which nerves prepare the body for emergencies and stress as part of the flight-or-fight response?
Peripheral spinal nerves
Parasympathetic nerves
Sympathetic nerves
Cranial nerves
Which term refers to a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating chemical dependencies, emotional problems, and mental illness?
Anesthesiologist
Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Neurologist
An unresponsive state from which a person can be aroused only briefly despite vigorous, repeated attempts is known as ________.
Stupor
Coma
Persistent vegetative state
Unconscious
Which term refers to a temporary interruption in the blood supply to the brain?
Cerbrovascular accident
Hemorrhagic strroke
Transient ischemis attack
Ischemic stroke
Ehich term refers to the loss of ability to speak, write, and/or comprehend the written or spoken word?
Amnesia
Aphasia
Insomnia
Anesthesia
Which type of seizure is also known as a petit mal seizure?
Tonic-clonic seizure
Absence seizure
Epilepsy
Seizure
Which condition was previously know as multiple personality disorder?
Bipolar disorder
Conversion disorder
Dissociative identity disorder
Factitious disorder
A/ An ________ is administered to temporarily relieve anxiety and to reduce tension.
Antipsychotic drug
Psychotropic drug
Mood-stabilizing drug
Anxiolytic drug
Which term is characterized by the intentional creation of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms in order to gain incentives such as avoiding work?
Hypochondriasis
Malingering
Conversion disorder
Factitious disorder
A/An ________ is the accidental or intenional use of an illegal drug or prescription medicine in an amount higher than what is safe or normal.
Drug overdose
Substance disorder
Anxiety disorder
Personality disorder
A/An ________ is a chronic pattern of inner experience and behavior that causes serious problems with work and relationships.
Psychotic disorder
Somatoform disorder
Anxiety disorder
Personality disorder
Which type of therapy focuses on changing thoughts that are affecting a person's emotions and actions?
Behavioral therapy
Hypnotherapy
Cognitive therapy
Psychoanalysis
A/An ________ works by increasing activity in certain areas of the brain to increase concentration and wakefulness.
Stimulant
Hypnotic
Antipsychotic drug
Barbiturate
Which type of disorder is found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties learning specific skills?
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Learning disabilities
Dyslexia
Autistic spectrum disorders
A type of radiation treatment for brain tumors performed without knife or incision is known as _________.
Gamma knife surgery
Electroconvulsive therapy
Deep brain stimulation
Lobectomy
Which disorder is characterized by chronic, excessive worrying?
Panic disorder
Social phobia
Generalized anxiety disorder
Agoraphobia
________ is a highly contagious viral infection of the brainstem and spinal cord that sometimes leads to paralysis.
Meningitis
Myelosis
Poliomyelitis
Tetanus
________ is the prolonged or abnormal inability to sleep.
Sleep deprivation
Insomnia
Somnambulism
Persistent vegetative state
The 12 pairs of ________ originate from the undersurface of the brain.
Cranial nerves
Afferent neurons
Peripheral spinal nerves
Connecting neurons
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