OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 26: Nervous System Infections

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 26: Nervous System Infections * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is the innermost membrane surrounding the brain? A. arachnoid mater B. dura mater C. pia mater* D. ventricle mater Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which term describes tingling or numbness in peripheral nerves? A. neuralgia B. neurological deficit C. neuropathy* D. neurotaxis Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A TESTBANKSELLER.COM 3. Which part of a neuron releases neurotransmitters? A. the dendrites B. the myelin sheath C. the synapse D. the synaptic terminals* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 4. Which of the following terms describes inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain? A. cephalic tetanus B. encephalitis C. meningitis* D. neuritis Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A