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What is the most common type of Cerebral Palsy?
What is the most common type of Cerebral Palsy?
- Hypotonic CP
- Athetoid CP
- Spastic CP (correct)
- Dyskinetic CP
What is the primary cause of Spinal Cord Injury in patients?
What is the primary cause of Spinal Cord Injury in patients?
- Herniated disc
- Degenerative spinal conditions
- Fracture or displacement of the vertebrae (correct)
- Muscle strain
What is a common treatment method for managing Epilepsy?
What is a common treatment method for managing Epilepsy?
- Physical therapy
- Surgical correction
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Medication (correct)
What is a symptom of Meningitis?
What is a symptom of Meningitis?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by an autoimmune response?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by an autoimmune response?
What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump in neurons?
What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump in neurons?
Which group of medications is commonly used to treat seizures in Epilepsy?
Which group of medications is commonly used to treat seizures in Epilepsy?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily inhibitory and helps regulate neuronal excitability?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily inhibitory and helps regulate neuronal excitability?
What is a characteristic outcome of a C1-C3 spinal cord injury?
What is a characteristic outcome of a C1-C3 spinal cord injury?
Which of the following accurately describes a somatic reflex?
Which of the following accurately describes a somatic reflex?
What type of infection can lead to Meningitis?
What type of infection can lead to Meningitis?
What is the role of the blood-brain barrier?
What is the role of the blood-brain barrier?
The cerebellum is primarily responsible for which function?
The cerebellum is primarily responsible for which function?
Which lobe of the brain is involved in processing visual information?
Which lobe of the brain is involved in processing visual information?
What is the state of a neuron when it is described as polarized?
What is the state of a neuron when it is described as polarized?
Which structure regulates autonomic reflexes like digestion and blood pressure?
Which structure regulates autonomic reflexes like digestion and blood pressure?
What is the primary role of the cerebellum in the brain?
What is the primary role of the cerebellum in the brain?
Which structure is NOT included in the diencephalon?
Which structure is NOT included in the diencephalon?
What is the function of the blood-brain barrier?
What is the function of the blood-brain barrier?
What occurs if the reticular activating system is damaged?
What occurs if the reticular activating system is damaged?
What is the primary function served by the protective membranes known as meninges?
What is the primary function served by the protective membranes known as meninges?
Which component of the nervous system extends from the brainstem to the beginning of the lumbar region?
Which component of the nervous system extends from the brainstem to the beginning of the lumbar region?
Which of the following substances CAN pass through the blood-brain barrier?
Which of the following substances CAN pass through the blood-brain barrier?
What is the main purpose of the thalamus within the diencephalon?
What is the main purpose of the thalamus within the diencephalon?
What is a common characteristic of Parkinson's Disease?
What is a common characteristic of Parkinson's Disease?
Which statement is true about Huntington's Disease?
Which statement is true about Huntington's Disease?
What is the most common cause of dementia?
What is the most common cause of dementia?
At what age does late onset Alzheimer's Disease typically appear?
At what age does late onset Alzheimer's Disease typically appear?
Which neurological disease involves the slow destruction of brain cells that produce dopamine?
Which neurological disease involves the slow destruction of brain cells that produce dopamine?
Which term refers to the outer covering of a nerve?
Which term refers to the outer covering of a nerve?
What type of impairments are commonly associated with Huntington's Disease?
What type of impairments are commonly associated with Huntington's Disease?
What is a potential cause of dementia aside from Alzheimer's Disease?
What is a potential cause of dementia aside from Alzheimer's Disease?
What type of nervous system is responsible for stimulating skeletal muscles?
What type of nervous system is responsible for stimulating skeletal muscles?
What are the two specialized types of cells found in the nervous system?
What are the two specialized types of cells found in the nervous system?
Which system controls automatic functions in the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems?
Which system controls automatic functions in the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems?
What is the refractory period in a nerve fiber?
What is the refractory period in a nerve fiber?
Which type of meningitis is considered potentially life-threatening?
Which type of meningitis is considered potentially life-threatening?
