Electroencephalography, a Method Used to Assess the Nervous System, Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

Electroencephalography, a method used to assess the nervous system, is:

• A) A simple, painless test that measures the electrical activity of the brain and aids in the location and treatment of disorders
• B) A procedure used to assess cerebrospinal fluid for blood, foreign cells, infection, and chemical imbalances
• C) A type of x-ray of the interior of the spinal cord used to detect growths or displacement of the vertebral column
• D) A test that stimulates nerves on a surface electrode placed on the skin and records the time needed to conduct the information to another electrode
• E) A type of CT using radioactive isotopes introduced into brain cells to detect disorders that do not cause structural changes

Understand the consequences and potential treatments for hydrocephaly.

Identify and explain the function of the blood-brain barrier and factors affecting its permeability.

Describe the structure and function of the meninges.

Determine the roles of cranial nerves in sensory and motor functions.

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Definitions:

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An accounting system that uses predetermined costs for products or services to assess the efficiency of operations by comparing them to actual costs incurred.

Standard Quantity Allowed

The quantity of materials or resources authorized for use in the production of a certain level of output under standard operating conditions.

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Standard Costing System

A method of cost accounting that involves assigning expected costs to production and then analyzing any variances between those expected costs and actual costs incurred.