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What is the main characteristic of encephalitis?Listen
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Inflammation of the cerebellum
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B
Inflammation of the brain
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C
Inflammation of the meninges
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D
Inflammation of the nerves
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Which of the following is NOT a function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?Listen
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Regulating blood pressure
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B
Providing cushioning for the brain
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C
Transporting nutrients
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D
Removing waste products
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What is the significance of a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?Listen
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It is a type of stroke
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B
It indicates a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain
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C
It is a sign of permanent brain damage
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D
It is a minor headache
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Which of the following describes the condition of radiculitis?Listen
A
Infection of a ligament
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B
Inflammation of the root of a muscle
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C
Infection of a nerve
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D
Inflammation of the root of a nerve
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What is the main difference between hemiparesis and monoplegia?Listen
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Hemiparesis affects one side of the body, while monoplegia affects one extremity
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B
Both terms refer to the same condition
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C
Monoplegia affects one side of the body, while hemiparesis affects both sides
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D
Hemiparesis is a temporary condition, while monoplegia is permanent
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Which condition is characterized by paralysis of one extremity?Listen
A
Hemiparesis
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B
Monoplegia
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C
Radiculitis
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D
CVA
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What is the primary focus of electromyography (EMG)?Listen
A
Assessing nerve damage
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B
Measuring electrical activity in muscles
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C
Evaluating blood flow
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D
Testing muscle strength
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What does CSF stand for in a medical context?Listen
A
Cerebral Spinal Functions
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B
Cerebral Spinal Fluid
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C
Cerebral Special Fasciculations
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D
Central Spine Functions
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Which of the following is a correct description of monoplegia?Listen
A
Weakening of both sides of the body
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B
Paralysis of one extremity
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C
Weakening of one extremity
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D
Paralysis of both sides of the body
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What is the correct definition of CVA?Listen
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Cerebral Vascular Accident
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B
Cerebral Valvular Accident
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C
Central Vascular Accident
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D
Cerebral Vascular attack
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What does TIA stand for in medical terminology?Listen
A
Transient Inflammatory Accident
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B
Transient Ischemic Attack
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C
Temporal Insufficient Attack
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D
Temporal Ischemic Accident
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Which term refers to the inflammation of the root of a nerve?Listen
A
Radiculitis
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B
Hemiparesis
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C
Monoplegia
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D
CVA
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What is the primary characteristic of hemiparesis?Listen
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Complete paralysis of all extremities
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B
Weakening of both sides of the body
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C
Paralysis of one side of the body
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D
Weakening of both extremities
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What is the definition of encephalitis?Listen
A
Inflammation of the cerebellum
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B
Inflammation of the meninges
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C
Inflammation of the nerves
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D
Inflammation of the encephalus
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Which term describes inflammation of the meninges?Listen
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Meningitis
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B
Neuritis
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C
Encephalitis
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D
Neuropathy
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What is the primary focus of neuropathy?Listen
A
Nerves
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B
Cerebellum
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C
Meninges
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D
Gray matter
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Which condition involves paralysis of one extremity?Listen
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Hemiplegia
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B
Encephalitis
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C
Neuritis
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D
Neuropathy
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What does the term 'neuritis' specifically refer to?Listen
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Inflammation of the nerves
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B
Inflammation of the meninges
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C
Inflammation of the cerebellum
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D
Inflammation of the brain
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Neuralgia is associated with which type of sensation?Listen
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Pain of the nerves
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B
Pain in the meninges
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C
Pain in the cerebellum
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D
Pain of the gray matter
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Which of the following describes encephalopathy?Listen
A
Disease of the cerebellum
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B
Disease of the meninges
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C
Disease of the nerves
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D
Disease of the brain
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Hemiplegia is defined as:Listen
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Weakening of one side of the body
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B
Paralysis of one extremity
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C
Paralysis of one side of the body
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D
Weakening of one extremity
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What does neuropathy indicate?Listen
A
Disease of the cerebellum
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B
Disease of the nerves
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C
Disease of the meninges
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D
Disease of the gray matter
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What condition is characterized by pain in the nerves?Listen
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Neuralgia
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B
Encephalopathy
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C
Hemiplegia
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D
Neuropathy
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What does neuritis specifically refer to?Listen
A
Inflammation of the meninges
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B
Inflammation of the nerves
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C
Inflammation of the cerebellum
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D
Inflammation of the gray matter
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Which term refers to a disease affecting the brain?Listen
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Encephalopathy
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B
Encephalitis
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C
Neuritis
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D
Neuropathy
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