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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?
- Meningomyelocele
- Meningocele
- Spina bifida occulta
- Anencephaly (correct)
What is a characteristic feature of TORCH infections?
What is a characteristic feature of TORCH infections?
- Microcephaly (correct)
- Renal dysplasia
- Polydactyly
- Pulmonary hemorrhage
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?
- Hydrocephalus
- Spina bifida
- Meningocele (correct)
- Anencephaly
What is a common feature of neural tube defects?
What is a common feature of neural tube defects?
Which term refers to failure of posterior vertebral arches to close?
Which term refers to failure of posterior vertebral arches to close?
What is the most common cause of hydrocephalus?
What is the most common cause of hydrocephalus?
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?
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?
Which disorder is associated with excessive maternal alcohol intake during pregnancy?
Which disorder is associated with excessive maternal alcohol intake during pregnancy?
What characteristic is found in tuberous sclerosis syndrome?
What characteristic is found in tuberous sclerosis syndrome?
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?
Which type of arterial occlusion is most often caused by atherosclerosis?
Which type of arterial occlusion is most often caused by atherosclerosis?
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?
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?
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?
What is a common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage according to the text?
What is a common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage according to the text?
Which area is most commonly affected by intracerebral hemorrhage?
Which area is most commonly affected by intracerebral hemorrhage?
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?
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?
What is the cause of subdural hematoma according to the text?
What is the cause of subdural hematoma according to the text?
