Neuroscience Quiz: Conditions and Functions

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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?

Herniated disc

Degenerative spinal conditions

Fracture or displacement of the vertebrae (correct)

Muscle strain

What is a common treatment method for managing Epilepsy?

Physical therapy

Surgical correction

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Medication (correct)

What is a symptom of Meningitis?

Swelling of the meninges Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is characterized by an autoimmune response?

Multiple Sclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump in neurons?

Maintain the resting membrane potential Signup and view all the answers

Which group of medications is commonly used to treat seizures in Epilepsy?

GABA Analogs Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is primarily inhibitory and helps regulate neuronal excitability?

GABA Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic outcome of a C1-C3 spinal cord injury?

Usually fatal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes a somatic reflex?

Affects skeletal muscles like in withdrawal reflexes Signup and view all the answers

What type of infection can lead to Meningitis?

Fungal infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the blood-brain barrier?

Prevent toxins and pathogens from entering the brain Signup and view all the answers

The cerebellum is primarily responsible for which function?

Coordination and balance Signup and view all the answers

Which lobe of the brain is involved in processing visual information?

Occipital lobe Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of a neuron when it is described as polarized?

The neuron has a negative internal charge compared to the outside Signup and view all the answers

Which structure regulates autonomic reflexes like digestion and blood pressure?

Brainstem Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the cerebellum in the brain?

Coordinating body movements Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is NOT included in the diencephalon?

Cerebellum Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the blood-brain barrier?

Blocks surges in hormones and nutrients Signup and view all the answers

What occurs if the reticular activating system is damaged?

Potential onset of coma Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function served by the protective membranes known as meninges?

Protecting the brain and spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the nervous system extends from the brainstem to the beginning of the lumbar region?

Spinal Cord Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances CAN pass through the blood-brain barrier?

Glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the thalamus within the diencephalon?

Processing and relaying sensory information Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of Parkinson's Disease?

Tremors and difficulty initiating movements Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about Huntington's Disease?

It is caused by a genetic mutation passed down through families. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of dementia?

Alzheimer's Disease Signup and view all the answers

At what age does late onset Alzheimer's Disease typically appear?

After age 60 Signup and view all the answers

Which neurological disease involves the slow destruction of brain cells that produce dopamine?

Parkinson's Disease Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the outer covering of a nerve?

Epineurium Signup and view all the answers

What type of impairments are commonly associated with Huntington's Disease?

Intellectual impairments and psychiatric disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cause of dementia aside from Alzheimer's Disease?

Oxygen deprivation in the brain Signup and view all the answers

What type of nervous system is responsible for stimulating skeletal muscles?

Somatic nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What are the two specialized types of cells found in the nervous system?

Neurons and neuroglia Signup and view all the answers

Which system controls automatic functions in the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems?

Parasympathetic nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What is the refractory period in a nerve fiber?

The time between the completion of the action potential and repolarization Signup and view all the answers

Which type of meningitis is considered potentially life-threatening?

Bacterial meningitis Signup and view all the answers