Neuroanatomy (Msq Drill 262)
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What is the major pathway in and out of the cerebral cortex? It is made up of "white matter" ONLY?
- A.
Caudate nucleus
- B.
Putamen
- C.
Thalamus
- D.
Internal capsule
Correct Answer
D. Internal capsule -
- 2.
A patient with _______ is at risk of developing a lesion in the internal capsule.
- A.
Pituitary adenoma
- B.
Hypertension
- C.
Hypothyroid disease
- D.
Locked in syndrome
- E.
Broca's
Correct Answer
B. HypertensionExplanation
The is because there are small blood vessels in this area and HTN predisposes an individual to developing a lesion in this area.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A patient complains that they are having intractible pain. They state that the pain is emanating from the opposite side of the body. Which of the following could be a possible cause?
- A.
Wernicke's Word salad
- B.
A lesioned Hippocampus
- C.
Thalamic pain syndrome
- D.
Hemiballismus
Correct Answer
C. Thalamic pain syndrome -
- 4.
Alzheimers disease usually starts in this structure:
- A.
Thalamus
- B.
Hippocampus
- C.
Frontal lobe
- D.
Basal ganglia
Correct Answer
B. Hippocampus -
- 5.
A lesion in this area will lead to "intentional tremors."
- A.
Cerebral cortex
- B.
Cerebellum
- C.
Pons
- D.
Thalamus
Correct Answer
B. CerebellumExplanation
This is because the cerebellum is involved in fine tuning of motor control. When the cerebellum is lesioned, patients will exhibit tremors when intending to carry out a motor function because of the loss of fine tuning.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The parietal lobe is very important in sensory intergration behind the post central gyrus. When this area is lesioned, patients will exhibit:-
- A.
Hyperactivity
- B.
Confusion
- C.
A "neglect syndrome"
- D.
Forgetfullness
Correct Answer
C. A "neglect syndrome"Explanation
Patients will fail to acknowledge one side of the world.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A patient has had a stroke. The patient is observed speaking very fluently with a smile on their face. Their speech, although fluent, is not coherent. Which of the following may be lesioned?
- A.
Wernicke's
- B.
Broca's
- C.
Hippocampus'
- D.
Bilateral pons
Correct Answer
A. Wernicke's -
- 8.
In what lobe is the Wernicke's area?
- A.
Frontal
- B.
Parietal
- C.
Temporal
- D.
Occipital
Correct Answer
C. Temporal -
- 9.
On what side is Wernicke's area?
- A.
Left
- B.
Right
Correct Answer
A. Left -
- 10.
The ability to remember. What lobe is responsible for this function?
- A.
Frontal
- B.
Parietal
- C.
Temporal
- D.
Occipital
Correct Answer
C. Temporal -
- 11.
What is the structure that is responsible for memory?
- A.
Internal capsule
- B.
Medulla
- C.
Hippocampus
- D.
Amygdala
- E.
Broca's
Correct Answer
C. Hippocampus -
- 12.
Which lobe is responsible for frontal eye fields?
- A.
Frontal
- B.
Parietal
- C.
Temporal
- D.
Occipital
Correct Answer
A. Frontal -
- 13.
The left frontal eye field is controlled by which side?
- A.
Left
- B.
Right
Correct Answer
B. Right -
- 14.
Does the left frontal eye field drive one eye or both eyes to the right?
- A.
One eye
- B.
Both eyes
Correct Answer
B. Both eyes -
- 15.
The frontal eye field area is located in which of the following:-
- A.
Posterior to post central gyrus
- B.
Anterior to precentral gyrus
- C.
In the temporal lobe
- D.
In the cuneus
Correct Answer
B. Anterior to precentral gyrus -
- 16.
Neglect syndrome patients will typically have a lesion in the left or side of the brain?
- A.
Left
- B.
Right
Correct Answer
B. Right -
- 17.
Which lobe is responsible for decision making?
- A.
Frontal
- B.
Parietal
- C.
Temporal
- D.
Occipital
Correct Answer
A. Frontal -
- 18.
A lesion in this area can lead to Huntington's disease and Hemiballismus:_
- A.
Internal capsule
- B.
Thalamus
- C.
Basal ganglia
- D.
Hippocampus
- E.
Medulla
Correct Answer
C. Basal ganglia -
- 19.
The basal ganglia is a cluster of cell bodies called
- A.
Nuclei
- B.
Tracts
- C.
Bulbs
- D.
Ganglia
Correct Answer
A. Nuclei -
- 20.
A lobectomy of this area can lead to loss of inhibition:-
- A.
Frontal
- B.
Parietal
- C.
Temporal
- D.
Occipital
Correct Answer
A. Frontal -
- 21.
What is the name of the syndrome in which a patient has lost part of their frontal lobe with an ensuing marked change in personality. They will also demonstrate a return to neonatal reflexes such as "sucking and grasping.?"
- A.
Post-natal syndrome
- B.
Post-frontal syndrome
- C.
Pre-frontal syndrome
- D.
Post lobectomy syndromme
Correct Answer
C. Pre-frontal syndromeExplanation
This is what Phineas Cage had after he had a frontal lobectomy.bRate this question:
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- 22.
Broca's area in located in what lobe?
- A.
Frontal
- B.
Parietal
- C.
Temporal
- D.
Occpital
Correct Answer
A. Frontal -
- 23.
Most people's broca's area is located on their right or left?
- A.
Right
- B.
Left
Correct Answer
B. Left -
- 24.
Patients with a lesion in Broca's area will have broken speech. They will speak softly, purposefully and with no effort. They will not show any signs of frustration. True or false?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Pts will be unable to speak fluently. Their speech is effortful, sparse and aggramatic.Rate this question:
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- 25.
The following are ______ and they are buried deep in the brain.caudate, putamen, globus pallidus, substantia nigra.
- A.
Thalamic axons
- B.
Cortical nuclei
- C.
Basal ganglia
- D.
Hippocampal nuclei
Correct Answer
C. Basal ganglia -
- 26.
The basal ganglia "nuclei" are sensory or motor?
- A.
Sensory
- B.
Motor
Correct Answer
B. Motor -
- 27.
Do patients with wernicke's understand words that are spoken to them?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 28.
What lobe is responsible for a person's social conduct?
- A.
Frontal
- B.
Parietal
- C.
Temporal
- D.
Occipital
Correct Answer
A. Frontal -
- 29.
Patients with intensional tremors from a cerebellar lesion will exhibit tremors on the contralateral or ipsilateral side?
- A.
Contralateral
- B.
Ipsilateral
Correct Answer
B. Ipsilateral -
- 30.
Which of the following is used to test cerebellar function?
- A.
Finger to mouth
- B.
Finger to nose
- C.
Heel to shin
- D.
Hand to shoulder
Correct Answer(s)
B. Finger to nose
C. Heel to shin -
- 31.
Where is the primary auditory cortex located?
- A.
In the hippocampus
- B.
Inside the silvian fissure
- C.
In the frontal lobe
- D.
In the occipital lobe
Correct Answer
B. Inside the silvian fissure -
- 32.
Patients with "locked in syndrome" have damaged:-
- A.
Bilateral medulla
- B.
Unilateral thalamus
- C.
Bilateral pons
- D.
Bilateral cerebral cortex
- E.
Bilateral internal capsule
Correct Answer
C. Bilateral pons -
- 33.
The "flashlight" hypothesis applies to what structure?
- A.
Cerebral cortex
- B.
Cerebellum
- C.
Internal capsule
- D.
Thalamus
Correct Answer
D. ThalamusExplanation
It is the ability to isolate unwanted stimulus in order to focus on a certain stimulus although the unwanted stimuli are still present.Rate this question:
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- 34.
Does all sensory information pass through the thalamus?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
The sense of smell does not pass through the thalamus. All others do.Rate this question:
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- 35.
The thalamus sits on top of the
- A.
Cerebellum
- B.
Hippocampus
- C.
Pituitary gland
- D.
Brain stem
Correct Answer
D. Brain stem -
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