Physiothearpy in Neurology Quiz
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Nerves are made up of cells called ___________ .
A. axons
B. dendrites
C. synapses
D. neurons
What is the role of MRI in diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis?
A. To detect lesions in the central nervous system
B. To measure the progression of the disease
C. To assess the effectiveness of treatment
D. All of the above
__ is the fact that neurons either fire or not, like flipping a light switch?
A. Polarization
B. All-or-none
C. Absolute Refractory Period
D. Relative Refractory Period
True or False? Dendrites receive signals and axons send signals.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Which of the following is the study of disease processes?
A. Anatomy
B. Physiology
C. Pathology
D. Embryology
The peripheral nervous system is made up of all the nerves ________ the brain and spinal cord.
A. inside
B. outside
Each neuron contains one long trunk called a(n) ________.
A. dendrite
B. synapse
C. brain stem
D. axon
Spinal cord injuries make it difficult for ____________ to travel between the brain and rest of the body.
A. water
B. mail
C. messages
What is the current status of finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis?
A. No cure has been found yet
B. Several potential treatments are being researched
C. A cure has been discovered recently
D. Cure is not possible due to the nature of the disease
During the absolute refractory period, a neuron can fire with enough stimuli
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Which of the following is NOT part of the brain?
A. cerebrum
B. atrium
C. cerebellum
D. brain stem
What is the common age of onset for Multiple Sclerosis?
A. 20-30 years
B. 40-50 years
C. 60-70 years
D. 80-90 years
The body receives information from the environment through the _________ .
A. sensory nerves
B. motor nerves
C. spinal cord
D. synapse
What is the impact of exercise on the progression of Multiple Sclerosis?
A. Exercise can slow down the progression of the disease
B. Exercise has no impact on the progression of the disease
C. Exercise can worsen the symptoms of the disease
D. Exercise is not recommended for MS patients
The central nervous system is made of the brain and _____ .
A. brain stem
B. spinal cord
C. foot
D. cerebellum
What is the impact of stress on the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis?
A. Stress has no impact on MS symptoms
B. Stress can exacerbate MS symptoms
C. Stress can improve MS symptoms
D. Stress can prevent the onset of MS
What does Neurology involve?
A. Anatomy of the Nervous System
B. Physiology of the Nervous system
C. Pathologies of the nervous system
D. All of the above
Which cells are primarily affected in Multiple Sclerosis?
A. Neurons
B. Glial cells
C. Myelin-producing cells
D. Immune cells
What is the primary cause of Multiple Sclerosis?
A. Genetic predisposition
B. Environmental factors
C. Viral infection
D. Unknown
The space between two neurons over which chemical messages are passed is called the ________ .
A. brain stem
B. dendrite
C. axon
D. synapse
A ___________ carries instructions to the muscles from the spinal cord.
A. motor nerve
B. sensory nerve
C. dendrite
D. cerebellum
What is the most common initial symptom of Multiple Sclerosis?
A. Blurred Vision
B. Numbness or Tingling
C. Muscle Weakness
D. Dizziness
In a basic view, the nervous system is a 2-way communication between the brain & the body
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What is the name of the chemical message that travels across the synapse?
A. Axon
B. Dendrite
C. Action Potential
D. Neurotransmitter
Multiple Sclerosis is Disease
A. Inflammatory Condition
B. Autoimmune Condition
C. Demyelination of Central nervous system Neurons
D. All of the three
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