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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Ten through Thirteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sacks says that the only way to test the family connection theory of migraines is to see if a child with migraines in his family develops migraines when living with a ____________.
(a) High pressure house.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Foster family.
(d) New puppy.

2. There may also be changes in the levels of __________ which can be present in the aural symptom experience.
(a) Interaction.
(b) Communication.
(c) Consciousness.
(d) Truthfulness.

3. What may or may not continue as a result of the pain of a migraine increasing or continuing?
(a) Nausea.
(b) Movement.
(c) Aura.
(d) Medication.

4. What is found in about one fourth of all patients who have migraine pains and other symptoms?
(a) Nausea.
(b) Nasal stuffiness.
(c) Tremors.
(d) Fatigue.

5. The medical _________ in this section of the book might be overwhelming to some readers.
(a) Data.
(b) Terminology.
(c) Researchers.
(d) Access.

Short Answer Questions

1. The ________ is the word traditionally associated with the sensory illusions that a migraine sufferer may experience.

2. As a result of older theories, the practice of __________ became quite popular to help those who were suffering from migraines.

3. Sometimes leaps in ______ analysis are not able to give researchers clear and definitive answers.

4. The combination of _________ in the case of the woman with the impotent husband and the delinquent child might cause her headaches.

5. The ________ who was restricted from normal social activities might be suffering from migraines as a result of depression.

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