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Which condition is characterized by the failure of closure of the neural tube?
Which condition is characterized by the failure of closure of the neural tube?
What is a characteristic feature of TORCH infections?
What is a characteristic feature of TORCH infections?
Which condition is characterized by herniation of meninges through a defect in the spinal column?
Which condition is characterized by herniation of meninges through a defect in the spinal column?
What is a common feature of neural tube defects?
What is a common feature of neural tube defects?
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Which term refers to failure of posterior vertebral arches to close?
Which term refers to failure of posterior vertebral arches to close?
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What is the most common cause of hydrocephalus?
What is the most common cause of hydrocephalus?
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Which type of hydrocephalus involves free flow of CSF between the ventricles and subarachnoid space?
Which type of hydrocephalus involves free flow of CSF between the ventricles and subarachnoid space?
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What condition is characterized by a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum?
What condition is characterized by a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum?
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Which disorder is associated with excessive maternal alcohol intake during pregnancy?
Which disorder is associated with excessive maternal alcohol intake during pregnancy?
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What characteristic is found in tuberous sclerosis syndrome?
What characteristic is found in tuberous sclerosis syndrome?
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What is the most common group of CNS disorders according to the text?
What is the most common group of CNS disorders according to the text?
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Which type of arterial occlusion is most often caused by atherosclerosis?
Which type of arterial occlusion is most often caused by atherosclerosis?
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What is the most frequent site of embolic occlusion mentioned in the text?
What is the most frequent site of embolic occlusion mentioned in the text?
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What is the characteristic lesion associated with lacunar strokes mentioned in the text?
What is the characteristic lesion associated with lacunar strokes mentioned in the text?
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What clinical manifestations are often seen in pure motor lacunar stroke according to the text?
What clinical manifestations are often seen in pure motor lacunar stroke according to the text?
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What is a common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage according to the text?
What is a common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage according to the text?
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Which area is most commonly affected by intracerebral hemorrhage?
Which area is most commonly affected by intracerebral hemorrhage?
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What type of hemorrhage occurs in the subarachnoid space according to the text?
What type of hemorrhage occurs in the subarachnoid space according to the text?
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What type of hematoma is associated with a lucid interval followed by rapid signs of cerebral compression?
What type of hematoma is associated with a lucid interval followed by rapid signs of cerebral compression?
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What is the cause of subdural hematoma according to the text?
What is the cause of subdural hematoma according to the text?
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