Sensory System Career Specialties — Unit test Answers

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What is the difference between a license and a certificate in the healthcare system?

A
A certificate grants the freedom to practice, while a license only confirms professional qualifications.
B
A license grants the freedom to practice, while a certificate only confirms professional qualifications.
C
Medical doctors receive licenses, and nurses receive certificates.
D
Medical doctors receive certificates, and nurses receive licenses.
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Which part of a nerve cell contains its nucleus?

A
the soma
B
the axon
C
the myelin sheath
D
the dendrites
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Sandy is jumping rope. Which part of the brain helps her time her movements and execute them smoothly?

A
the neurological hub
B
the cerebellum
C
the basal ganglia
D
the brain stem
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Which is a function of the cranial nerves?

A
control of the heart and the lungs
B
transmission of the sense of smell
C
sensation of the hands, neck, and arms
D
control of the central nervous system
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Jennifer suffers from a decreased sense of smell because of repeated colds and allergies. She most likely suffers from which disorder?

A
dysosmia
B
hyposmia
C
phantosmia
D
parosmia
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If a sense of touch is reduced due to a physical injury, the doctor will first

A
treat the physical injury.
B
treat the sense of touch.
C
prescribe massage.
D
prescribe physical therapy.
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Lucas suffers from epilepsy. He is reading the paper when suddenly he loses focus of what he is doing for twelve seconds. What kind of seizure did he experience?

A
a partial seizure
B
a grand mal seizure
C
a petit mal seizure
D
a generalized seizure
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Which is located at the top of the brain and is responsible for processing sensory information?

A
the frontal lobe
B
the temporal lobe
C
the parietal lobe
D
the occipital lobe
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Which system is responsible for the sense of taste?

A
gustatory
B
olfactory
C
visual
D
auditory
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A man went to an otolaryngologist. For what kind of disease was he seeking treatment?

A
a disease affecting his eyes and ears
B
a disease affecting his head or throat
C
a disease affecting his skin and nails
D
a disease affecting his stomach and mouth
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Which part of the nervous system helps maintain homeostasis by providing nutrients and support to living neurons while also helping digest dead neurons?

A
glial cells
B
tracts in the CNS
C
spinal nerves
D
meninges
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Which do the sensory neurons collect?

A
signals from the brain
B
signals from the central nervous system
C
information that forms the five senses
D
information from the respiratory system
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Dr. Orozco is discussing treatment options with her patient, and she recommends deep brain stimulation to reduce the patient’s symptoms. The patient most likely suffers from

A
Alzheimer’s disease.
B
strokes.
C
Parkinson’s disease.
D
lupus.
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Keiko has always been interested in the nervous system. Her grandfather suffered from Parkinson’s disease, and Keiko respected those who took care of him. As a result, Keiko has decided that she wants a career as a neuroscience nurse. What requirements should Keiko anticipate if she wants to pursue this as her career?

A
over six years of formal education followed by a residency and licensing
B
a bachelor’s degree, on-the-job training, and certification process
C
an associate’s degree, on-the-job training, and possibly a certification
D
medical school, on-the-job training, and certification process
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Which task would a neurosurgeon perform?

A
caring for individuals with nervous system disorders
B
assisting people with movement disorders
C
researching chemical reactions in the brain
D
removing tumors in the brain

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