Mock interview question of Nervous System

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Here we discuss about the question which are most frequently  asked in mock interview on nervous System .

So these are question with answer kindly go through it.

1.What is mean by “Cephal/o” ?

Ans- The combining form “cephal/o” means head

2.What is mean by “Encephal/o” ?

Ans- Encephal/o” is a combining form in medical terminology that means brain

3.What is mean by “Radicul/o” ?

Ans- radicul/o” is a combining form that refers to a nerve root, particularly those that branch off from the spinal cord

4.What is mean by “Plegia” ?

Ans- Plegia” is a medical term that signifies paralysis or the cessation of movement in a specific part of the body

5.What is mean by “Phasia” ?

Ans- phasia is a language disorder that results from brain damage, typically after a stroke or traumatic brain injury

6.What is mean by “Taxia” ?

Ans- Taxia” refers to a loss of muscle coordination, leading to clumsy or awkward movements

7.What is mean by “Phobia” ?

Ans- A phobia is an irrational fear that causes significant distress or avoidance

8.What is mean by “Phagia” ?

Ans- “Phagia” is a combining form in scientific and medical terminology, derived from the Greek word “phagein” meaning “to eat” or “devour”

9.What is mean by “Myel/o” ?

Ans- In medical terminology, “Myel/o” (or “myelo-“) refers to bone marrow or the spinal cord

10.What is mean by “Paresis” ?

Ans- Paresis refers to a condition characterized by partial or incomplete paralysis, meaning there’s a weakness or impairment in muscle movement but not complete loss of function

11.Abbreviation for “CNS” ?

Ans- The abbreviation “CNS” stands for Central Nervous System

12.Abbreviation for “PNS” ?

Ans- PNS is an abbreviation for Peripheral Nervous System

13.How many Cranial nerves are present in body ?

Ans- There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves present in the human body

14.What is mean by “Dendrites” ?

Ans- Dendrites are branching extensions of a nerve cell, or neuron, that receive signals from other neurons

15.What is mean by “Axon” ?

Ans- Axons are the elongated portion of the neuron located in the center of the cell between the soma and axon terminals

16.What is mean by “Neuro Transmitter” ?

Ans- A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that carries signals between nerve cells (neurons) and other cells, like muscles and glands.

17.Is it neuroglial cells conductelectrical impulse ?

Ans- No, neuroglial cells do not directly conduct electrical impulses like neurons

18.What is mean by “Diencephalon” ?

Ans- The diencephalon is deep beneath the cerebrum and constitutes the walls of the third ventricle

19.What is mean by “Brain stem” ?

Ans- The brain stem is in the lowest part of the brain (just above the back of the neck) and is made up of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata

20.What is mean by “Gyri” ?

Ans- The folds or bumps in the brain are referred to as gyri

21.What is mean by “Sulci” ?

Ans- the grooves or furrows on the surface of the brain, specifically the cerebral cortex, that separate the brain’s folds, known as gyri. These sulci create the characteristic wrinkled appearance of the brain. 

22.In which area pituitary gland is present ?

Ans- the pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain, specifically within a bony depression called the sella turcica, which is located in the sphenoid bone

23.In which area pineal gland is present ?

Ans- The pineal gland is located in the midline of the brain, specifically in the epithalamus, a region near the center of the brain between the two hemispheres

24.Abbreviation for “CSF” ?

Ans- The abbreviation CSF stands for Cerebrospinal Fluid

25.What is mean by “Meninges” ?

Ans- Meninges are three layers of membranes that cover and protect your brain and spinal cord

26. What are the layers of “Meninges” ?

Ans- The meninges are comprised of three protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord: the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

27.How many vertebrae presentin spinal cord ?

Ans- The human spine, which houses the spinal cord, is composed of 33 vertebrae in children, but this number reduces to 26 in adults

28. What is mean by “Nerve root” ?

Ans- A nerve root is the initial segment of a nerve, specifically where it branches out from the central nervous system, either the spinal cord or the brain stem

29.What is the use of “Facial nerve” ?

Ans- The facial nerve, or cranial nerve VII, is primarily responsible for motor control of the muscles of facial expression, enabling actions like smiling, frowning, and blinking

30. What is the use of “Vagus nerve” ?

Ans- The vagus nerve, a major component of the autonomic nervous system, plays a crucial role in regulating various involuntary bodily functions, including digestion, heart rate, and breathing

31.What is the use of “Hypoglossal nerve” ?

Ans- The hypoglossal nerve (CN XII) is primarily responsible for controlling the muscles of the tongue, which are essential for speaking, swallowing, and moving food around in the mouth

32.Abbreviation for “ANS” ?

Ans- it also refers to the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

33. What is mean by “Cephalgia” ?

Ans- Cephalgia” is the medical term for headache

34.What is mean by “Electroencephalogram” ?

Ans- A recording of electrical activity in the brain

35.What is mean by “Meningioma” ?

Ans- A meningioma is a tumor that originates from the meninges, the three protective layers of tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

36. What is mean by “Neuralgia” ?

Ans- Neuralgia is a condition characterized by intense, sharp, and often shocking pain that travels along the path of a nerve.

37.What is mean by “Neuroplasty” ?

Ans- Neuroplasty refers to a surgical procedure aimed at repairing or reconstructing nerve tissue

38.What is mean by “Neurorrhaphy” ?

Ans- Neurorrhaphy refers to the surgical procedure of suturing a severed nerve.

39. What is mean by “Neuropathy” ?

Ans- Neuropathy refers to any disorder that results in abnormal nerve function, often causing pain, numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness in various parts of the body

40.What is mean by “Radiculopathy” ?

Ans- Radiculopathy refers to a condition where a nerve root in the spinal column is compressed or irritated, leading to symptoms like pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling

41. What is mean by “Aura” ?

Ans- In a medical context, “aura” refers to a subjective sensation, often a visual, sensory, or emotional disturbance, that precedes or accompanies a neurological event, such as a migraine or seizure

42.What is mean by “Seizure” ?

Ans- A seizure is a sudden, abnormal electrical disturbance in the brain that can cause temporary changes in behavior, movement, feeling, or awareness

43.What is mean by “Epilepsy” ?

Ans- Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which are brief episodes of involuntary movements, changes in awareness, or other abnormal sensations or behaviors

44.What is mean by “Tremor” ?

Ans- A tremor is a rhythmic, involuntary shaking or trembling of a body part, most commonly the hands, but it can also affect other areas like the head, legs, or even the vocal cords

45. What is mean by “Dementia” ?

Ans- Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability, particularly memory, that interferes with daily life

46.what is mean by “Hemiplegia” ?

Ans- Hemiplegia means paralysis on one side of the body

47.What is mean by “Monoplegia” ?

Ans- Monoplegia is a type of paralysis where only one limb (either an arm or a leg) loses the ability to move voluntarily

48.What is mean by “Palsy” ?

Ans- A disease in which there is a loss or reduction of movement in a part of the body as a result of a problem with the brain or nerves

49. What is mean by “Paraplegia” ?

Ans- Paraplegia refers to the paralysis of the lower half of the body, typically due to damage to the spinal cord or other related neurological issues

50.What is mean by “Cerebral Aneurysm” ?

Ans- A cerebral aneurysm, also known as a brain aneurysm, is a bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel in the brain

51. What is mean by “CVA” ?

Ans- CVA stands for Cerebrovascular Accident, which is a medical term for a stroke

52.What is mean by “TIA” ?

Ans- TIA” stands for Transient Ischemic Attack, often called a “mini-stroke”. It’s a brief disruption of blood flow to the brain, causing temporary stroke-like symptoms

53.What is mean by “Hydrocephalus” ?

Ans- Hydrocephalus means an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain’s ventricles, causing them to enlarge and potentially leading to increased pressure on the brain

54. What is mean by “Parkinson disease” ?

Ans- Parkinson’s disease is a progressive movement disorder caused by the loss of nerve cells in the brain that produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter essential for movement control

55.What is mean by “Spina bifida” ?

Ans- Spina bifida refers to a birth defect where the spine and spinal cord don’t close completely during fetal development

56.What is mean by “Meningiocele” ?

Ans- A meningocele is a type of spina bifida, a birth defect where the spinal column does not close completely during pregnancy.

57.What is mean by “Myelomeningiocele” ?

Ans- Myelomeningocele is a severe type of spina bifida, a birth defect where the spinal cord and spinal canal do not close completely before birth. This results in a fluid-filled sac containing part of the spinal cord, nerves, and cerebrospinal fluid protruding from the baby’s back.

58. What is mean by “Bell’s palsy” ?

Ans- Bell’s palsy is a neurological disorder causing sudden weakness or paralysis on one side of the face.

59. What is mean by “Multiple Sclerosis” ?

Ans- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath, the protective covering around nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord

60.What is mean by “Epidural Hematoma” ?

Ans- An epidural hematoma (EDH) is a collection of blood that forms between the skull and the dura mater, the outermost membrane covering the brain.

61. What is mean by “Positron emission tomography” ?

Ans- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a nuclear medicine procedure that uses radioactive tracers to visualize and measure metabolic activity in the body

62.What is mean by “Lumbar puncture” ?

Ans- A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is a medical procedure where a needle is inserted into the lower back to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

 

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