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Nervous system QMP Flashcards

1
Q

The stage in action potential that immediately follows deploarization is

polarization
the latent stage
repolarization
hyperpolarization
the resting stage
A

repolarization

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2
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Often a Grand Mal fit will leave the individual feeling

As univentful as pre aura

Nauseated

Sleepy and disorientated, needing rest

Emotional tearful

Lively and excitable, needing something to do

A

Sleepy and disorientated, needing rest

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3
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Small masses of nervous tissue, consisting primarily of neuron cell bodies, found in the peripheral nervous system are called

neuclei
nerves
tracts
horns
ganglia
A

ganglia

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4
Q

The cardiovascular centre, which controls the rate and force of the heartbeat and diameter of blood vessels, is located in the

medulla oblongata
insula
diencephalon
cerebrum
pons
A

medulla oblongata

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5
Q

Behaviour arrest is sometimes called

A fit
Aura
Grand mal
Petit mal
Trans ischaemic attack
A

Petit mal

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6
Q

The process in which the strength of a sensation decreases during a prolonged stimulation is called

refraction
relaxation
adaptation
accommodation
consolidation
A

adaptation

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7
Q

During the creation of an action potential, deplorization of a membrane begins with the

opening of sodium channels

opening of cholride channels

closing of sodium channels

opening of potassium channels

opening of potassium channels

A

opening of sodium channels

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8
Q

The class of sensory receptors that are structurally the simplest are

proprioceptors
free nerve endings
encapsulated nerve endings
seperate cells
none of the above
A

free nerve endings

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9
Q

Processes that carry impulses from the neuron cell body to another neuron or effector are called

dendrites
synapses
myelin sheaths
axons
neurofibrils
A

axons

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10
Q

All of the following are mechanorecptors EXCEPT

lamellate corpuscles

hair root plexus

corpuscles of touch

type II cutaneous mechanotreceptors

cold receptors

A

cold receptors

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11
Q

The portion of the brain stem that is continuous with the spinal cord is the

cerebrum
midbrain
medulla oblongata
cerebellum
pons
A

medulla oblongata

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12
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Neurons that conduct nerve impulses from the receptors to the central nervous system are

sensory neurons

interneurons

motor neurons

associated neurons

efferent neurons

A

sensory neurons

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13
Q

The cause of a seizure is described as a

A clot in the lungs

A sudden uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain

Hypoxia

A sudden loss of necessary blood pressure in the glomerular vessels

A sudden blockage or bleed in the brain vasculature

A

A sudden uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain

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14
Q

The subarachnoid space is located between the

arachnoid mater and pia mater

bone and pia mater

arachnoid mater and dura mater

bone ans arachnoid mater

dura mater and pia mater

A

arachnoid mater and pia mater

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15
Q

Pressure receptors that consist of a large oval shaped, multilayered connectiove tissue capsule that encloses a dendrite are called

hair root plexuses

type II cutaneous mechanorecptors

nocirecptors

corpuscles of touch

lamellate corpuscles

A

lamellate corpuscles

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16
Q

Which of the following is an example of an effector?

interneuron
special sense organ
nerve
glands
sensory receptor
A

glands

17
Q

Olfactory receptors

are located in the nasal cavity

have knob-shaped dendrites containing olfactory hairs

adapt rapidly

stimulated by inhaled chemicals

all of the above

A

all of the above

18
Q

Muscle spindles are examples of

lamellate corpuscles
hair cells
proprioceptors
nociceptors
free nerve endings
A

proprioceptors

19
Q

The sense that tells us which muscles are contracted, the amount of tension in a joint, the position of the joints, the orientation of the head is called

adaptation
touch reception
gustation
proprioception
nociception
A

proprioception

20
Q

The most common triggers for seizure in people with epilepsy

quiet open spaces

closed in areas

Salt, glucose and greasy meals

Alcohol, loud noises and bright lights

Exercise

A

Alcohol, loud noises and bright lights

21
Q

The following list contains an action you should NOT do during your patients seizure

loosen tight clothing especially around the neck

Monitor their airway

Stay with the patient

Restrain the patient as their movements are chaotic

Place in the recovery position away from harm

A

Restrain the patient as their movements are chaotic

22
Q

The sensory receptors that respond to tastants in food are called

hair cells
taste pores
gustatory receptors
photorecptors
olfactory receptors
A

gustatory receptors

23
Q

The tonic phase of a seizure

The preseizure phase that is described by patients as a warning

The shallow breathing after a seizure

A floppy phase where muscle activity is absent

The beginning of a seizure where the individual becomes rigid

Motor seizures using libs in erratic form

A

The beginning of a seizure where the individual becomes rigid

24
Q

One of the following diagnostic procedures is NOT used to diagnose epilepsy

ECG
Skull x-ray
EEG
PET scan
MRI scan
A

ECG

25
Q

Tonic phase of a seizure often involves

shallow breathing
Floppy and nonresponsive
Vacant and still
Back arching
Lack of muscle tone - floppy
A

Back arching

26
Q

Treatment for epilepsy is dependent on the cause, however certain tratments are recommended for controlling seizures, which one of the following is NOT a treatment for epilepsy.

EEG

Anticoonvulsant medication - Sodium Valproate

Surgery

Anticonvulsant medication - Carbamazepine

Surgical intervention alongside anticonvulsant
medication

A

EEG

27
Q

The term hyperkinetic means

The twitching phase early in a grand mal fit

Motor seizures involving predominatly limb movements of high force

A floppy phase whereby there is no muscle activity

A rigid phase of a seizure

A jerking phase of a seizure

A

Motor seizures involving predominatly limb movements of high force

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