37 Questions
Which neurotransmitter is mainly involved in the Parasympathetic nervous system and CNS?
Acetylcholine
What type of hormone does the outer region (cortex) of the adrenal gland secrete?
Steroid hormone
What is the main difference between Acetylcholine and Norepinephrine in terms of their function?
Acetylcholine is described as cholinergic while Norepinephrine is not.
Which gland is known to secrete epinephrine (adrenaline) in response to stress?
Adrenal gland
Which part of the brain coordinates musculoskeletal movement?
Cerebellum
What does the term 'endocrine' refer to?
Release of hormones into the blood
What is the function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
Control the pituitary gland and maintain homeostasis
Which mental disorder is characterized by extreme jealousy and delusions of persecution?
Paranoia
What is the condition associated with recurrent intrusive thoughts, images, and repetitive behaviors to relieve anxiety?
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD)
Which disorder consists of self-absorption, lack of response to social contact and affection?
Stupor
What is characterized by severe pain along the sciatic nerve and its branches?
Sciatica
What is the main characteristic of a tonic-clonic seizure?
Shaking or involuntary movement
Which disorder is characterized by a mental state of profound sadness and hopelessness?
Depression
What type of headache may result from vascular changes in cerebral arteries?
Chronic intense, throbbing headache
What is the key feature of trigeminal neuralgia?
Short periods of severe pain radiating along the fifth cranial nerve
Which disorder involves false beliefs inconsistent with knowledge and experience?
Delusion
What is the characteristic of a state of elation that may include agitation or hyperactivity?
Mania
The word 'mellitus' comes from the Latin root for honey and refers to the urine's sugar content.
True
Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) is measured after a fast of at least six hours.
False
Gigantism is caused by excess growth hormone from the adrenal gland.
False
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease resulting in hypothyroidism.
False
Hypoglycemia is characterized by abnormally high level of glucose in the blood.
False
Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) may indicate borderline diabetes mellitus.
True
Metabolic syndrome is solely characterized by hyperglycemia.
False
Thyrotoxicosis results from underactivity of the thyroid gland.
False
Norepinephrine is an example of a chemical that transmits energy across a synapse.
True
The parasympathetic nervous system increases heart rate and respiration rate in response to stress.
False
Alzheimer's disease is characterized by atrophy of the cerebral cortex leading to presenile dementia.
True
Migraine is a disorder of unknown cause.
True
Phobia is an extreme, persistent fear of a specific object or situation.
True
Panic disorder is associated with recurrent and intrusive thoughts.
False
Sciatica is a mental state characterized by jealousy and delusions of persecution.
False
What term refers to a state of deep unconsciousness from which one cannot be roused?
Coma
Which condition involves a series of violent, involuntary muscle contractions?
Epilepsy
What does hydrocephalus refer to?
Increased accumulation of CSF in or around the brain
What term describes a state of reduced comprehension, coherence, and reasoning ability?
Dementia
Which condition involves involuntary twitching of the limbs or facial muscles?
Chorea
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