Human Anatomy and Physiology : Human Anatomy and Physiology

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Example Questions

Example Question #75 : Injuries And Disorders

What is insomnia?

Possible Answers:

An inability to stay awake

An inability to process thoughts

An inability to produce oxytocin

An inability to sleep

Correct answer:

An inability to sleep

Explanation:

Insomnia is a sleep disorder, in which people have trouble falling or staying asleep. It can be an acute or chronic disorder. Insomnia can cause other problems such as anxiety, inattention, or depression. It can be treated by lifestyle changes, medication, or therapy.

Example Question #53 : Nervous System

What is narcolepsy?

Possible Answers:

A disorder that causes rapid eye blinking during waking hours

A disorder that causes periods of extreme daytime sleepiness

A disorder that causes periods of extreme inability to sleep

A disorder that causes the inability to speak

Correct answer:

A disorder that causes periods of extreme daytime sleepiness

Explanation:

Narcolepsy is a disorder that leads to extreme daytime sleepiness and/or muscle weakness. It causes people to fall asleep suddenly, even in the middle of tasks. There is no cure, but it can be managed by medicine, lifestyle changes, or therapy.

Example Question #54 : Nervous System

What is sleep apnea?

Possible Answers:

A disorder that causes one or more pauses in breathing while asleep

A disorder that causes hallucinations of sleeping

A disorder that causes night terrors

A disorder that causes an inability to fall asleep

Correct answer:

A disorder that causes one or more pauses in breathing while asleep

Explanation:

Sleep apnea is a disorder in which you stop breathing at night while asleep. Often, those suffering from the disorder are not aware they wake up at night to breathe. It creates a poor quality of sleep, which leads to daytime sleepiness.

Example Question #55 : Nervous System

What is a condition that can occur if there is a disruption in the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid?

Possible Answers:

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder

Hydrocephalus

Uncontrollable cell growth

Hemorrhagic fever

Correct answer:

Hydrocephalus

Explanation:

Hydrocephalus occurs when there is a disruption in the circulation of cerebral spinal fluid or CSF. This can cause swelling of the head and may be treated by shunting some of the excess CSF out of the cranial cavity. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder affects the jaw and is caused by a misalignment of joints. Hemorrhagic fever is caused by an infectious agent, like the Ebola virus. Uncontrollable cell growth is also known as cancer. 

Example Question #56 : Nervous System

What is another name for a seizure disorder?

Possible Answers:

Epilepsy

Cerebral edema

Ebola

Elephantiasis

Correct answer:

Epilepsy

Explanation:

Epilepsy is also known as a seizure disorder and is a disorder of the nervous system. A seizure is a short term change in normal brain activity. There are two types of seizures: generalized, which affects both sides of the brain, and focal, which affects one area of the brain. Ebola is caused by a virus that causes hemorrhagic fever. Cerebral edema is classified by swelling of the brain, which can cause irreversible damage and death in severe cases. Elephantiasis is a symptom classified by excessive swelling of a certain part of the body.

Example Question #1451 : Human Anatomy And Physiology

What is the full name of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)?

Possible Answers:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Acute lemonis spactularis

Amyotrophic longitudinal sclerosis

Asymptomatic lateral sclerosis

Correct answer:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Explanation:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive disease that attacks the nerve cells that control voluntary movement. It is not known what causes ALS and there is currently no treatment. The US has a registry that tracks who gets ALS in an attempt to understand the disease. 

Example Question #1452 : Human Anatomy And Physiology

What are some of the signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Possible Answers:

Not looking when objects are pointed out to them, avoids eye contact, avoids social settings, aversion of touch, repetition of actions or words, unusual reactions to sensory input

Mongol face, shield-shaped chest, large hands, mental disabilities, inability to communicate

Aversion of people, extreme dislike of anything except solitude, aphasia, deafness

Severe delay in cognitive development, inability to breathe without medical intervention, aversion of eye contact, disinterest in others

Correct answer:

Not looking when objects are pointed out to them, avoids eye contact, avoids social settings, aversion of touch, repetition of actions or words, unusual reactions to sensory input

Explanation:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has a wide range of signs or symptoms. These can vary from mild to severe, depending on the individual. There is no single cause for autism and there is no cure. Treatment includes management of behaviors, therapy, interventional services. 

Example Question #1453 : Human Anatomy And Physiology

What are some symptoms of meningitis?

Possible Answers:

Headache, fever, stiff neck

Headache, vomiting, excess bile production

Insomnia, irritability, flu-like symptoms

Confusion, water aversion, aggression

Correct answer:

Headache, fever, stiff neck

Explanation:

Meningitis is an illness that features fevers, headaches, and stiff necks. This is a serious illness that can be fatal if not treated promptly. It typically begins showing symptoms 3-7 days after exposure. If the infection is bacterial in origin, it can be treated effectively with antibiotics. If it is viral, the treatment is supportive in nature.  

Example Question #1454 : Human Anatomy And Physiology

What is botulism?

Possible Answers:

A disease that results from a toxin produced by a bacterium

A viral infection

A bacterial infection 

A fungal infection

Correct answer:

A disease that results from a toxin produced by a bacterium

Explanation:

Botulism is caused by a toxin released by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. The bacteria lives in the intestinal tract and releases the toxin. The toxin leads to double vision, slurred speech, and flaccid muscle paralysis. It can lead to death if not treated as botulism can cause the respiratory system to shut down. This is the same toxin that individuals often elect to inject into their face for cosmetic purposes.

Example Question #1455 : Human Anatomy And Physiology

A patient walks into your office with a shuffling gait and complains of clawed toes. On examination they have a loss of plantar flexion, impaired inversion, and their heel is grounded.

Based off the presented defects, you would suspect damage to which nerve? 

Possible Answers:

Tibial nerve

Obturator nerve

Femoral nerve

Superior gluteal nerve

Sciatic nerve

Correct answer:

Tibial nerve

Explanation:

The tibial nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve. It passes through the popliteal fossa and gives off branches to the gastrocnemius, popliteus, soleus, and plantaris muscles. It also gives off a branch that will become the sural nerve. The nerve also supplies the tibialis posterior, the flexor digitorium longus, and the flexor hallucis longus muscles.

Since the tibial nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve, it too is derived from spinal nerves L4-S3. Damage to the tibial nerve would result in clawed toes, a shuffling gait, loss of plantar flexion, impaired inversion of the foot (due to damage to tibialis posterior), and the heel would be grounded. 

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