Huntington Disease Quiz
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What is the primary cause of the abnormal pain sensation in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)?

  • Psychological factors amplify the perception of pain
  • An exaggerated inflammatory response reinforces the pain, creating a self-sustaining pain loop (correct)
  • Muscle spasms and tissue damage trigger the pain sensation
  • Nerve damage causes constant firing of pain signals to the brain

    • Which of the following is NOT a type of spinal cord injury?

  • Laceration
  • Transection
  • Herniation (correct)
  • Contusion

    • What is a likely symptom of an injury to the anterior portion of the spinal cord?

  • Loss of most sensation
  • Pain and temperature sensation loss
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Loss of motor function (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of spinal cord injury?

    <p>Kidney stones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of a stroke?

    <p>Oxygen deprivation to brain cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential sign of a stroke?

    <p>Muscle cramps and spasms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common physiological factors involved in most primary headaches?

    <p>Dilation of cranial blood vessels and lack of pain inhibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some key contributing factors to fibromyalgia?

    <p>HPA axis dysregulation and central sensitization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major sign of cerebral palsy?

    <p>Problems with walking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the frequent complications associated with cerebral palsy?

    <p>Pain and seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some signs of cerebral palsy?

    <p>&quot;Problems with walking&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines whether somebody will develop Huntington disease?

    <p>Genetic mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What signs and symptoms occur if peripheral neuropathy affects primarily sensory neurons?

    <p>Pain, tingling, hyperalgesia, allodynia and numbness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best description of Dystonia?

    <p>A common condition with repetitive, involuntary contractions of skeletal muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Dystonia appear to be linked to?

    <p>Basal ganglia, inability to process some neurotransmitters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors lead to the damage seen with peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Lack of circulation, chemical imbalance, trauma, etc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature distinguishes dystonia from other essential tremors or Parkinson Disease?

    <p>Repetitive involuntary muscle contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the signs and symptoms of a TBI?

    <p>Severity and areas affected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely result of multiple head injuries that follow too quickly to allow for full healing?

    <p>Chronic traumatic encephalopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What nerve is damaged from Trigeminal Neuralgia?

    <p>Cranial nerve V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure wraps around the trigeminal nerve to cause Trigeminal Neuralgia?

    <p>Blood vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best description of spina bifida?

    <p>Neural tube defect in which the vertebral arch doesn’t close over the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is most likely to determine the severity and types of symptoms of spina bifida?

    <p>Location and size of the cyst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of headache is likely to involve a pulsing headache with nausea and light sensitivity?

    <p>Migraine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best description of the etiology of Meniere's disease?

    <p>Any disruptions of the inner ear environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common seizure triggers?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between general and partial seizures?

    <p>General seizures affect the whole brain, while partial seizures affect isolated areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a rebound headache?

    <p>Headaches occurring from increasing tolerance for headache medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical treatment approach for Bell's palsy?

    <p>Muscle relaxants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines the recovery time for someone with Bell's palsy?

    <p>The patient's overall health and any underlying conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Bell's palsy according to the information provided?

    <p>A viral infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely long-term complication of Bell's palsy if the patient does not receive proper treatment?

    <p>Permanent facial paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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