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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Fourteen through Sixteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Poor or unusual _______ conditions have also been blamed for migraines though that might only be a part of the issue.
(a) Living.
(b) Family.
(c) Food.
(d) Weather.

2. Sacks does point out in this section that many people believe that migraines are _______________ in nature.
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Spontaneous.
(c) Forward.
(d) Debilitating.

3. The ________ with which the patient should be seen depends on the tendency toward the migraines, according to Sacks.
(a) Understanding.
(b) Frequency.
(c) Ability.
(d) Action.

4. Parts of one's _________ might also begin to feel larger or smaller because of an aura, according to Sacks.
(a) Life.
(b) Body.
(c) Head.
(d) Book.

5. There is substantial evidence that there may be a _______________ between migraines and those who suffer from epileptic seizures.
(a) Lost link.
(b) Direction casual relationship.
(c) Correlation.
(d) True understanding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sacks has found the the cause of some monthly migraines for women might be the result of a new ____________ regimen.

2. __________ emotions, exercise, and excitement are also regularly blamed for migraines though Sacks thinks this is only a part of the answer.

3. Severe _________ may also be the only symptom of a migraine, but it may also exist as an isolated symptom.

4. The initial ________ with a patient might be limited, but this should not be the only step in diagnosis and treatment.

5. Some patients only need to be seen once in a while to make sure they are maintaining their _________ for managing their migraines.

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