Question 1

The autonomic nervous system is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Inflammation of the sciatic nerve is cerebellitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Overproduction of fluid in the brain is hydrocephalus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Select the combining form that best matches the definition cranium.

Accepted Answer

A)   crani(o) 
B)   cerebr(o) 
C)   encephal(o) 
D)   gli(o) E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Inflammation of a ganglion is glioma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A type of neuroglia that is a phagocyte is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   oligodendroglia.
B)   microglia.
C)   astroglia.
D)   astrocyte.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The four main divisions of the brain are the brainstem,the cerebrum,the cerebellum,and the corpus callosum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Fainting is also known as syncope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A neurological disorder caused by demyelination (the destruction of the myelin sheath)can lead to muscle weakness,unsteady gait,paresthesias,and some paralysis.This disorder is known as multiple sclerosis,or MS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Select the combining form that best matches the definition neuroglia.

Accepted Answer

A)   encephal(o) 
B)   gangli(o) 
C)   cerebr(o) 
D)   gli(o) E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

The outer layer of the meninges is the dura mater.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Select the combining form that best matches the definition ganglion.

Accepted Answer

A)   gli(o) 
B)   gangli(o) 
C)   crani(o) 
D)   cerebell(o) E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The occipital lobe controls various forms of expression and taste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A severe concussion can lead to a coma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Inflammation of the spinal nerve roots is radiculitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A record of the electrical impulses of the brain which can be used to detect abnormalities that signal neurological conditions is an EEG or electroencephalogram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The basic element of the nervous system is a nerve cell,or neuron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Select the combining form that best matches the definition thalamus.

Accepted Answer

A)   myel(o) 
B)   thalam(o) 
C)   spin(o) 
D)   vag(o) E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

A meningocele is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)   Tay-Sachs.
B)   spina bifida.
C)   hydrocephalus.
D)   concussionE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Condition with sudden lapses into sleep is narcolepsy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Combining Forms, Prefixes, and Suffixes

The basic element of the nervous system is a nerve cell,or neuron.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Select the combining form that best matches the definition neuroglia.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A meningocele is associated with

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A neurological disorder caused by demyelination (the destruction of the myelin sheath)can lead to muscle weakness,unsteady gait,paresthesias,and some paralysis.This disorder is known as multiple sclerosis,or MS.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Inflammation of a ganglion is glioma.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A type of neuroglia that is a phagocyte is a(n)

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The occipital lobe controls various forms of expression and taste.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Select the combining form that best matches the definition thalamus.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Inflammation of the spinal nerve roots is radiculitis.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Condition with sudden lapses into sleep is narcolepsy.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The autonomic nervous system is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Overproduction of fluid in the brain is hydrocephalus.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The four main divisions of the brain are the brainstem,the cerebrum,the cerebellum,and the corpus callosum.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A severe concussion can lead to a coma.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Inflammation of the sciatic nerve is cerebellitis.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A record of the electrical impulses of the brain which can be used to detect abnormalities that signal neurological conditions is an EEG or electroencephalogram.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Select the combining form that best matches the definition ganglion.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The outer layer of the meninges is the dura mater.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Select the combining form that best matches the definition cranium.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Fainting is also known as syncope.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified