Nervous System

Dr. Brown is checking Ashley’s patellar tendon reflex. What part of the nervous system is Dr. Brown assessing?

• A. parasympathetic

• B. cranial nerves

• C. spinal nerves

• D. sympathetic

The membrane covering of the brain is known as the:

• cerebral aqueduct.

• choroid plexus.

• meninges.

• ventricles.

The brain and the spinal cord are part of the:

• autonomic nervous system.

• peripheral nervous system.

• central nervous system.

• cranial nerve.

Which lobe of the brain coordinates voluntary muscle movement?

• frontal

• occipital

• parietal

• temporal

Petey has a below-the-knee amputation. He reaches to scratch his removed foot. Petey is experiencing:

• phantom pain.

• dermal pain.

• psoriasis.

• urticaria.

Melissa fell off a horse and was paralyzed as a result of significant injury to her spinal cord. Which component of Melissa's nervous system is damaged?

• autonomic

• central

• peripheral

• sympathetic

Joe experienced hallucinations, seizures, and temporary loss of consciousness. An EEG test showed uncontrolled electrical activity of neurons in Joe's brain. Which disorder was Joe most likely diagnosed with?

• epilepsy

• hydrocephalus

• meningitis

• neuritis

Jamie experienced tachycardia and dry mouth while getting off a fast roller-coaster ride. Which nervous system structures were most likely activated?

• autonomic nervous system

• peripheral nervous system

• central nervous system

• cerebral ventricles

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

A diver sustained a spinal cord injury just below the tenth thoracic vertebra and is now unable to use his legs. This condition is known as:

• hemiplegia.

• paraplegia.

• paresthesia.

• quadraplegia.

A patient sustains a fall while getting out of the shower. Tests reveal damage to the inner most meningeal layer. What structure was damaged?

• dura mater

• arachnoid

• ventricles

• pia mater