Physio Quiz Questions

Question 1

: ____________ explains that each eye has its own individual viewpoint.

Answer 1

Retinal disparity

Question 2

A tumor in the medial hypothalamus is most likely to produce which of the following?

Answer 2

outbursts of aggressive behavior

Question 3

Damage to the ___________ causes emotional liability, poor impulse control, and impaired social insight.

Answer 3

orbitofrontal area of prefrontal cortex

Question 4

A patient taking the neuroleptic clozapine exhibits several symptoms including tachycardia, muscle rigidity, hyperthermia, altered consciousness, and autonomic dysfunction. The best action in this case would be to

Answer 4

immediately stop the drug and administer fluids and electrolytes

Question 5

When working with a “split-brain” patient, you would notice that he or she has the most difficulty with regard to which of the following?

Answer 5

sensory functions

Question 6

The complete loss of color vision resulting from a lack of functioning cone cells is referred to as

Answer 6

achromatopsia

Question 7

Over secretion of thyroxine leads to ________.

Answer 7

Grave’s Disease

Question 8

Which of the following describes the correct sequence of events that occur during an action potential?

Answer 8

Sodium (Na+) enters the cell and the cell depolarizes; then potassium (K+) leaves the cell and the cell repolarizes.

Question 9

To reduce symptoms of tardive dyskinesia, which of the following would be most effective?

Answer 9

a drug that depletes dopamine levels

Question 10

Which of the following individuals is at highest risk for migraine headache?

Answer 10

a 35 year-old female who is perfectionistic and ambitious

Question 11

Following a stroke, a 71-year-old woman exhibits loss of vision in her right visual field. Most likely, this impairment is the result of damage to the

Answer 11

Visual cortex in her left hemisphere

Question 12

What percent of neurons are lost by the age of 70?

Answer 12

1%

Question 13

Hemiplegia affecting the right side of the body suggests damage to the

Answer 13

Motor cortex in the left hemisphere

Question 14

The “therapeutic window” refers to __________.

Answer 14

the time when a drug is effective to treat an injury

Question 15

Tactile sensation and visuospatial functions are mediated primarily by the

Answer 15

Parietal lobe

Question 16

The excess of which neurotransmitters can be a potent neuronal “excitotoxin,” triggering seizures, brain damage, or other neurodegenerative disorders?

Answer 16

glutamate

Question 17

Up to 50% or more of individuals who experience a minor brain injury develop post-concussion syndrome. The majority of these individuals fully recover within ______. However, for those whose symptoms last for more than _________, symptoms may be permanent.

Answer 17

one to three months; one year

Question 18

The anterior cingulate cortex is believed to be involved in

Answer 18

emotional reactions to pain.

Question 19

Which of the following is least likely to be an initial symptom of multiple sclerosis?

Answer 19

impaired memory and attention

Question 20

The onset of puberty occurs when certain cells in the __________ secrete gonadotropin-releasing hormones.

Answer 20

Hypothalamus

Question 21

Which of the following is a type of nonfluent aphasia that involves deficits in both receptive and expressive language?

Answer 21

global aphasia

Question 22

Which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in the formation of long-term memories?

Answer 22

Glutamate

Question 23

Lesions to the right (non-dominant) hemisphere would most likely produce:

Answer 23

Indifference or euphoria

Question 24

A split-brain patient is staring straight ahead when the word “head band” is flashed directly in front of her. The woman will most likely verbally report seeing which of the following?

Answer 24

Band

Question 25

Damage to what area of the brain may lead to uncontrollable laughter or intense rage and aggression?

Answer 25

hypothalamus

Question 26

Following a head injury, a woman exhibits dressing apraxia, tactile agnosia, and doesn't comb the hair on the left side of her head. Which area of her brain has most likely been damaged?

Answer 26

Parietal lobe

Question 27

The __________, cerebellum, and motor cortex contribute to procedural and implicit memory.

Answer 27

Basal ganglia

Question 28

Individuals with this form of aphasia may be able to say a few words and produce automatic speech (especially emotional exclamations)?

Answer 28

Global aphasia

Question 29

This age range is most likely to experience the least amount of REM sleep.

Answer 29

Older adults

Question 30

___________, is characterized by deep relaxation and light sleep.

Answer 30

Theta waves

Question 31

Normally damage to the subthalamus causes involuntary jerking and twitching movements. However, in individuals with __________, damage to this region brings motor activity back to normal.

Answer 31

Parkinsons

Question 32

A 36-year-old man presents with symptoms of apathy, muscle problems, fidgeting, and forgetfulness. These symptoms seem to progress in intensity and frequency as time goes on. He is most likely suffering from which disease?

Answer 32

Huntingtons

Question 33

Which of the following is most likely to be useful for treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

Answer 33

SSRI

Question 34

The atypical neuroleptic Clozapine (Clozaril):

Answer 34

Has a slower onset of therapeutic effects than traditional neuroleptics

Question 35

Drugs that block the activity of _______ produce dry mouth, blurred vision, postural hypotension, urinary retention, and tachycardia.

Answer 35

ACh

Question 36

Therapeutic drug monitoring relies on measuring specific drugs to maintain a concentration in the patient's bloodstream for what purpose?

Answer 36

Optimize dosage regimens

Question 37

Haloperidol acts as a _________ receptor antagonist.

Answer 37

Dopamine | HaloperiDOl do = dopamine

Question 38

Which area of the brain keeps track of the position of the body relative to the world?

Answer 38

posterior parietal cortex

Question 39

Ataxia is a common symptom of advanced multiple sclerosis and is characterized by:

Answer 39

impaired coordination and balance

Question 40

Which of the following areas of the brain produces melatonin and plays a role in circadian and seasonal rhythms?

Answer 40

Pineal gland

Question 41

What term is defined as "the study of the relationship between physical stimulus magnitudes and their corresponding psychological sensations"?

Answer 41

psychophysics

Question 42

The drug Ritalin inhibits the reuptake of which neurotransmitter?

Answer 42

Dopamine

Question 43

_______ is specialized for the control of fine movements, such as moving one finger at a time.

Answer 43

Pre central gyrus

Question 44

Which structures are included in Papez's circuit?

Answer 44

hippocampus, mammillary bodies, and thalamus

Question 45

According to General Adaptation Syndrome, the first stage of stress is classified as __________.

Answer 45

Alarm reaction

Question 46

The _____________ maintains the body's internal homeostasis.

Answer 46

Hypothalamus

Question 47

Temporal lobe damage causes which of the following?

Answer 47

Receptive aphasia

Question 48

The _______ controls the flow of information between the spinal cord and the brain.

Answer 48

medulla

Question 49

Which of the following disease is characterized by uncontrollable jerking movements, writhing movements, and dementia?

Answer 49

Huntingtons

Question 50

Which of the following describes a drug that opposes or inhibits the effects of a particular neurotransmitter on the postsynaptic cell?

Answer 50

Antagonist

Question 51

Which disease is Levodopa (L-Dopa) most commonly used to treat?

Answer 51

Parkinson’s | L-doPA-RKINSONS

Question 52

Which of the following is directed toward the central nervous system, conveying sensory information?

Answer 52

Afferent (going towards the a, the brain)

Question 53

Damage to the reticular activating system is most likely to cause which of the following?

Answer 53

Disruptions in the sleep-wake cycle

Question 54

Lesions in the right (nondominant) hemisphere of the cerebral cortex are most likely to cause which of the following:

Answer 54

indifference or excessive cheerfulness

Question 55

Soon after starting an antidepressant, a woman develops several negative side effects including dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, and blurred vision. Which of the following would alleviate these symptoms?

Answer 55

Cholinergic agonist

Question 56

As the result of an injury, Walter cannot recognize familiar objects by touch. Most likely, Walter has damage to which area of his brain?

Answer 56

parietal

Question 57

Which antidepressant is likely to have an initially high sedative effect?

Answer 57

TCA

Question 58

Which of the following is a long-term concern regarding the use of chlorpromazine?

Answer 58

Tardive dyskinesia

Question 59

The most common side effects consistent with lithium use are which of the following?

Answer 59

polyuria and polydipsia (urinating and drinking more than usual)

Question 60

What is defined as the examination of chromosomes and their abnormalities?

Answer 60

Cytogenic testing

Question 61

What are common side effects of opioid use?

Answer 61

sweating, nausea, and constipation

Question 62

Which of the following are helpful in diagnosing seizures?

Answer 62

EEG, CT, and MRI

Question 63

Which sleep wave pattern is defined as "awake, rested, and relaxed"?

Answer 63

Alpha

Question 64

In which of the following disorders does an elevated level of serotonin NOT play a role? (Schizophrenia/autism/anorexia/bulimia)

Answer 64

Bulimia

Question 65

If a split-brain patient is shown a picture of apple pie to their right visual field, what is the patient capable of doing?

Answer 65

verbally name "apple pie" and point to it with their right hand

Question 66

This theory states that the eye has unique color receptors for each primary color.

Answer 66

trichromatic theory

Question 67

80 to 85% of individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) are categorized with this subtype.

Answer 67

Relapsing-remitting

Question 68

This neurotransmitter is implicated in eating, seizures, anxiety disorders, motor control, vision, and sleep.

Answer 68

GABA

Question 69

Doxepin, Elavil, and Tofranil all belong to which category of drugs?

Answer 69

TCAs

Question 70

Tourette Syndrome has been most associated with a dysfunction in which of the following structures of the brain?

Answer 70

Basal ganglia

Question 71

Abrupt cessation of _____________ can produce nightmares and an REM rebound.

Answer 71

Barbiturates

Question 72

_________ are used to classify certain genes that influence various behavioral traits.

Answer 72

Molecular genetic methods

Question 73

Which area of the brain consists of the medulla, the pons, and the cerebellum?

Answer 73

Hindbrain

Question 74

Which brain region is in control of coordination, balance, and posture?

Answer 74

Cerebellum

Question 75

Procedural memory is processed by which area of the brain?

Answer 75

Cerebellum

Question 76

Which structure secretes antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and somatropin (growth) hormone?

Answer 76

Pituitary gland

Question 77

Which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in forming long-term memories?

Answer 77

Glutamate

Question 78

What is associated with deprivation of REM sleep?

Answer 78

inability to retain newly learned information

Question 79

Which aphasia is characterized by the ability to talk but having nothing to say, inability to understand written and spoken language, but do have the ability to produce automatic responses (e.g. singing familiar songs, repeating phrases, etc.)?

Answer 79

mixed transcortical aphasia

Question 80

Which of the following is not a peptide that has analgesic properties and plays a role in pain modulation?

Answer 80

endozepines

Question 81

________ is a non-stimulant wakefulness-promoting drug used to combat daytime fatigue in patients with narcolepsy.

Answer 81

Modanifil

Question 82

The drug _______, which blocks the action of acetylcholine, produces effects resembling manic symptoms, such as flight of ideas, talkativeness, and difficulties in concentration.

Answer 82

scopolamine

Question 83

A 63-year-old client presents with depression, affective flattening, restlessness with shuffling gait, and rhythmic hand movements. Which of the following conditions is the individual most likely experiencing?

Answer 83

Parkinson's disease

Question 84

Individuals with an identical pair of genes on the two chromosomes are ________ for that gene.

Answer 84

homozygous

Question 85

The symptoms of numbness, weakness, tremor, and ataxia that characterize multiple sclerosis are due to which of the following?

Answer 85

demyelination

Question 86

Which of the following is a protein complex that repeatedly transports three sodium ions out of the cell while drawing in two potassium ions?

Answer 86

sodium-potassium pump

Question 87

A membrane potential that varies in magnitude in proportion to the intensity of a stimulus is called a _________.

Answer 87

graded potential

Question 88

Dr. Jordyn recently lost his mother to a lengthy battle with cancer. Shortly after this, his father became ill and Dr. Jordyn assumed a number of caretaking responsibilities for his father. Dr. Jordyn is also completing his post-doctoral fellowship in health psychology at a nearby hospital when a nationwide pandemic caused an influx of patients at the hospital. Dr. Jordyn witnessed patient losses, grieving families, and workforce shortages, all while managing his own grief and stress. Dr. Jordyn recently noticed an increase in heart palpitations and experienced an episode of syncope. According to Selye's (1956) model of response to long-term stress, which of the following stages is best represented in this scenario?

Answer 88

exhaustion

Question 89

Which of the following is used to treat chronic alcohol use disorder?

Answer 89

Disulfiram

Question 90

Prolonged stress is harmful and causes the release of cortisol, which enhances metabolic activity throughout the body. When metabolic activity is high, cells become more vulnerable. Toxins or overstimulation are then more likely able to damage or kill neurons in which area of the brain?

Answer 90

Hippocampus

Question 91

Clomipramine is thought to be highly effective for alleviating symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and trichotillomania. Through which mechanism of action is clomipramine exerting its effects to alleviate these symptoms?

Answer 91

Blocks reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine (TCA)

Question 92

An individual experiencing deficits in speech production has most likely sustained damage to which part of the brain?

Answer 92

left hemisphere, frontal lobe