#1
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
Processing sensory information
Regulating heartbeat
Controlling voluntary movements
Storing long-term memories
#2
Which of the following is a common symptom of meningitis?
Severe headache
Joint pain
Muscle strength improvement
Increased appetite
#3
What is the term for inflammation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord?
Encephalitis
Neuritis
Meningitis
Myelitis
#4
What is the function of the meninges?
To protect the brain and spinal cord
To regulate body temperature
To produce cerebrospinal fluid
To transmit electrical signals
#5
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of meningitis?
Nausea and vomiting
Photophobia
Hearing loss
Stiff neck
#6
What is the causative agent for bacterial meningitis?
Virus
Fungus
Bacteria
Protozoa
#7
Which of the following is NOT a method for diagnosing meningitis?
CT scan
Lumbar puncture
Urinalysis
Blood culture
#8
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions such as breathing and heart rate?
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Medulla oblongata
Thalamus
#9
What is the most common cause of viral meningitis?
Influenza virus
Herpes simplex virus
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Enteroviruses
#10
Which of the following is a potential complication of bacterial meningitis?
Hypertension
Hearing loss
Osteoporosis
Type 1 diabetes
#11
What is the primary mode of transmission for meningitis?
Direct contact with an infected person
Consuming contaminated food or water
Mosquito bites
Airborne droplets
#12
Which age group is most susceptible to bacterial meningitis?
Infants and young children
Teenagers
Middle-aged adults
Elderly individuals
#13
Which bacterial species is commonly associated with meningococcal meningitis?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Neisseria meningitidis
Haemophilus influenzae
Escherichia coli
#14
What is the term for inflammation of the brain itself, rather than the surrounding membranes?
Encephalitis
Meningitis
Myelitis
Neuritis
#15
Which neurological sign might indicate severe bacterial meningitis in infants?
Nuchal rigidity
Bulging fontanelle
Kernig's sign
Brudzinski's sign