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The Vestibulocerebellar Pathway is a part of the Central Auditory Pathway.
The Vestibulocerebellar Pathway is a part of the Central Auditory Pathway.
False
The Medial Geniculate Body is responsible for transmitting sound information to the primary auditory cortex.
The Medial Geniculate Body is responsible for transmitting sound information to the primary auditory cortex.
True
A lesion of the auditory pathway on one side can result in a decrease of hearing acuity in both ears.
A lesion of the auditory pathway on one side can result in a decrease of hearing acuity in both ears.
True
The Vestibuloreticular Pathway is responsible for transmitting information from the vestibular system to the cerebellum.
The Vestibuloreticular Pathway is responsible for transmitting information from the vestibular system to the cerebellum.
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The Air Conduction pathway is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations through the bones of the skull.
The Air Conduction pathway is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations through the bones of the skull.
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The Vestibulo-ocular Reflex is responsible for maintaining balance and equilibrium.
The Vestibulo-ocular Reflex is responsible for maintaining balance and equilibrium.
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The Extraocular Muscle is responsible for transmitting proprioceptive inputs to the vestibular system.
The Extraocular Muscle is responsible for transmitting proprioceptive inputs to the vestibular system.
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The Central Auditory Pathway is responsible for transmitting sound information from the cochlea to the primary auditory cortex.
The Central Auditory Pathway is responsible for transmitting sound information from the cochlea to the primary auditory cortex.
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Sensorineural hearing loss can be caused by defects in the receptor or the cochlear nerve.
Sensorineural hearing loss can be caused by defects in the receptor or the cochlear nerve.
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The Brodmann Area is a region of the primary auditory cortex.
The Brodmann Area is a region of the primary auditory cortex.
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Cochlear implants are used to restore sound perception in individuals with conductive hearing loss.
Cochlear implants are used to restore sound perception in individuals with conductive hearing loss.
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The Rinne test compares the perception of sounds transmitted by bone conduction to those transmitted by air conduction through the mastoid.
The Rinne test compares the perception of sounds transmitted by bone conduction to those transmitted by air conduction through the mastoid.
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In a normal ear, the Rinne test would result in not hearing vibrations in air after bone conduction is over.
In a normal ear, the Rinne test would result in not hearing vibrations in air after bone conduction is over.
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Damage to the internal auditory artery can cause conductive hearing loss.
Damage to the internal auditory artery can cause conductive hearing loss.
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The cochlear implant sends electrical impulses to the brainstem to stimulate sound perception.
The cochlear implant sends electrical impulses to the brainstem to stimulate sound perception.
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Cochlear implants can restore normal hearing in individuals with sensorineural hearing loss.
Cochlear implants can restore normal hearing in individuals with sensorineural hearing loss.
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The Rinne test is used to diagnose conductive hearing loss in one ear.
The Rinne test is used to diagnose conductive hearing loss in one ear.
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Aging is not a potential cause of sensorineural hearing loss.
Aging is not a potential cause of sensorineural hearing loss.
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The cochlear nerve runs together with the trigeminal nerve through the internal auditory meatus to enter the brainstem.
The cochlear nerve runs together with the trigeminal nerve through the internal auditory meatus to enter the brainstem.
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The dorsal acoustic stria arises from the ventral cochlear nucleus.
The dorsal acoustic stria arises from the ventral cochlear nucleus.
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The intermediate acoustic stria sends crossed and uncrossed fibers to ipsilateral and contralateral nuclei of trapezoid bodies and superior olivary nuclei.
The intermediate acoustic stria sends crossed and uncrossed fibers to ipsilateral and contralateral nuclei of trapezoid bodies and superior olivary nuclei.
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The majority of the fibers from the lateral lemniscus will terminate at the ipsilateral inferior colliculus.
The majority of the fibers from the lateral lemniscus will terminate at the ipsilateral inferior colliculus.
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The auditory radiations are found via the anterior portion of the internal capsule.
The auditory radiations are found via the anterior portion of the internal capsule.
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The primary auditory cortex is anatomically known as the posterior transverse temporal gyrus.
The primary auditory cortex is anatomically known as the posterior transverse temporal gyrus.
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The primary and secondary auditory areas are formed by the posterior part of the superior temporal gyrus and the planum temporale.
The primary and secondary auditory areas are formed by the posterior part of the superior temporal gyrus and the planum temporale.
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The Wernicke’s area is found in the anterior part of the superior temporal gyrus.
The Wernicke’s area is found in the anterior part of the superior temporal gyrus.
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The sound is interpreted in the primary auditory cortex.
The sound is interpreted in the primary auditory cortex.
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The lateral and medial vestibulospinal tracts are inhibitory to the extensor motor neurons of the ventral horn of the spinal cord.
The lateral and medial vestibulospinal tracts are inhibitory to the extensor motor neurons of the ventral horn of the spinal cord.
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The pontine reticulospinal tract is responsible for maintaining upright posture.
The pontine reticulospinal tract is responsible for maintaining upright posture.
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Damage to the brainstem at the midbrain level results in increased influence from the cerebral cortex on muscle tone.
Damage to the brainstem at the midbrain level results in increased influence from the cerebral cortex on muscle tone.
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The patient's presentation, with all limbs extended, arms adducted and shoulders internally rotated, and head and neck arched backwards, is a result of increased control of the cerebral cortex on muscle tone.
The patient's presentation, with all limbs extended, arms adducted and shoulders internally rotated, and head and neck arched backwards, is a result of increased control of the cerebral cortex on muscle tone.
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The vestibulospinal tracts are responsible for maintaining balance.
The vestibulospinal tracts are responsible for maintaining balance.
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The cerebral cortex has a purely facilitatory influence on muscle tone.
The cerebral cortex has a purely facilitatory influence on muscle tone.
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Transection of the brainstem at the midbrain level results in a complete loss of muscle tone.
Transection of the brainstem at the midbrain level results in a complete loss of muscle tone.
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The pontine reticulospinal tract is an inhibitory tract.
The pontine reticulospinal tract is an inhibitory tract.
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The patient's presentation is a result of the dominance of the cerebral cortex's inhibitory influence on muscle tone.
The patient's presentation is a result of the dominance of the cerebral cortex's inhibitory influence on muscle tone.
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In patients with unilateral vestibular lesions, the eyes, head, and body will turn away from the affected side.
In patients with unilateral vestibular lesions, the eyes, head, and body will turn away from the affected side.
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Vertigo is always indicative of a vestibular disorder.
Vertigo is always indicative of a vestibular disorder.
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Horizontal nystagmus is often seen in patients with central lesions involving the vestibular pathway.
Horizontal nystagmus is often seen in patients with central lesions involving the vestibular pathway.
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Unidirectional movement of the eyes is characteristic of vertical nystagmus.
Unidirectional movement of the eyes is characteristic of vertical nystagmus.
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Nystagmus is a voluntary oscillation of the eyes.
Nystagmus is a voluntary oscillation of the eyes.
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Spontaneous nystagmus is present in patients with dizziness.
Spontaneous nystagmus is present in patients with dizziness.
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Vestibular lesions result in impaired postural adjustments and a tendency to fall away from the side of the lesion.
Vestibular lesions result in impaired postural adjustments and a tendency to fall away from the side of the lesion.
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The direction of the rapid phase of horizontal nystagmus is towards the diseased ear.
The direction of the rapid phase of horizontal nystagmus is towards the diseased ear.
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Patients with vestibular disorders should be referred to general practitioners for treatment.
Patients with vestibular disorders should be referred to general practitioners for treatment.
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