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What is the major blood supply source for the visual receptors in the retina?
What is a common symptom of decreased perfusion pressure in the head region?
What can cause retinal ischemia?
What is the origin of the ophthalmic artery?
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What is characterized by transient episodes of monocular visual loss lasting 5 to 10 minutes?
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What is the usual duration of symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis?
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What is the most common cause of blindness in industrialized countries?
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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Multiple Sclerosis?
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What is the primary effect of Parkinson's disease on the brain?
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What is a common complication of diabetic retinopathy?
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What is a possible outcome of cardiopulmonary arrest?
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What is the mean age of onset for Parkinson's disease?
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What is the primary goal of treatment for Parkinson's disease?
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What is the effect of antiparkinson drugs on the brain?
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Which type of brain injury is caused by impact?
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What is the purpose of botulinum toxin injections in treating Parkinson's disease?
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What is the main reason for the difference in vessel response between older and younger adults?
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What is the main cause of retinal detachment?
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Which is a type of retinal detachment?
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What is the purpose of a funduscopic examination of the eye?
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What is the significance of ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye?
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What is a common symptom of otitis media in children?
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What is the usual consequence of perforation of the tympanic membrane?
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What is the significance of ear pain in otitis media?
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What percentage of strokes are caused by large artery thrombosis?
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What is the most common symptom of a stroke?
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What is the purpose of cholinesterase inhibitors in treating Alzheimer's disease?
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What is a common predisposing factor for hemorrhagic strokes?
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What is the usual outcome of a hemorrhagic stroke?
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What is a major goal of care for patients with Alzheimer's disease?
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What is a common symptom of otitis media with effusion?
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At what age are children most frequently diagnosed with otitis media?
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What is a significant risk factor for otitis media?
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Why are infants more prone to otitis media?
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Which of the following can reduce the risk of otitis media?
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What percentage of the total resting cardiac output is received by the brain?
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What type of pain originates in deep body structures such as muscles, tendons, and joints?
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What is the primary difference between surface pain and visceral pain?
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What is the term for pain that is perceived at a site different from its point of origin?
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What is the consequence of unmet metabolic demand in nervous tissue?
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What percentage of oxygen consumption is attributed to the brain?
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What type of pain persists longer than might be reasonably expected after an inciting event?
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What is the characteristic of chronic pain?
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What abnormality is indicated by reduced numbers of synaptic structures on neurons in the prefrontal cortex?
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What is the primary effect of the destruction of the nigrostriatal pathway in Parkinson's disease?
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Which neurobiological factor is associated with the development of depressive disorder?
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Which tracts are affected in Multiple Sclerosis, leading to abnormalities in gait and coordination?
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What is a characteristic of strabismus?
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What is the primary goal of treatment for Parkinson's disease?
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What is the usual duration of symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis?
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What is a characteristic of amblyopia?
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What is the purpose of botulinum toxin injections in treating Parkinson's disease?
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What is a possible biologic theory associated with depressive disorder?
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What is a common symptom of Multiple Sclerosis?
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What is a characteristic of neuroimaging in people with depression who have experienced early abuse?
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What is a neurologic disorder involved in the development of mood disorders?
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What is the effect of antiparkinson drugs on the brain?
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What is a category of Multiple Sclerosis?
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What role does dopamine play in depression?
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What is the primary mechanism by which the retina receives oxygen?
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What is a common consequence of retinal ischemia in survivors of cardiopulmonary arrest?
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What is the typical age range for which diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of newly reported cases of blindness?
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What is the duration of visual loss in amaurosis fugax?
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What is the primary cause of retinal detachment?
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What is the consequence of edema and ischemic death of retinal neurons?
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What is the significance of internal carotid or common carotid stenosis?
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What is the ranking of diabetic retinopathy as a cause of blindness in industrialized countries?
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What is the primary reason for the increased risk of otitis media in infants?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of children who are more likely to develop otitis media?
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What is the significance of visible air-fluid level with or without bubble in otitis media with effusion?
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What can reduce the risk of contracting otitis media?
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What does smoking in the house increase the risk of?
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