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