Congenital Neurological Disorders Quiz

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What is a characteristic feature of Rett syndrome?

  • Absence of hand tremors
  • Atypical facial features
  • Overgrowth of the epiglottis
  • Autistic behavior (correct)

Which chromosomal abnormality is associated with Cri du Chat syndrome?

  • Trisomy 21
  • Duplication of chromosome 7
  • Deletion of the long arm of chromosome 6
  • Deletion of the short arm of chromosome 5 (correct)

What is a common symptom seen in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

  • Low muscle tone
  • Enlarged head circumference
  • High birth weight
  • Impaired social interactions (correct)

Which neurological condition is typically observed in individuals with Rett syndrome?

<p>Ataxia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a physical feature commonly seen in individuals with Cri du Chat syndrome?

<p>Low-set ears (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is characterized by a cavitary expansion of the spinal cord resulting in progressive myelopathy?

<p>Syringomyelia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What symptom is commonly associated with Huntington's disease?

<p>Disartria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition presents with rapid, purposeful, dance-like involuntary movements affecting distal or proximal muscle groups?

<p>Huntington's disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common form of inherited ataxia involving sclerosis of the posterior and lateral spinal cord columns?

<p>Friedreich's ataxia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurological disorder is associated with a 22% incidence of Chiari Type I malformation?

<p>Syringomyelia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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