Neuroanatomy Quiz

<p>Suprasellar cistern (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pterygopalatine ganglion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preganglionic fibers of the parasympathetic system are shorter than sympathetic preganglionic fibers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Between the first and second lumbar vertebrae (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A decrease in pixel size results in an increase in resolution. (B), MRI utilizes the spin of protons to generate images. (C), CT number is determined by the attenuation of X-rays. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A history of recent surgery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cranial imaging is always indicated for a child presenting with a headache. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tension-type headache (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Migraine with aura (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

<p>Cribriform plate of the ethmoid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decussation of the pyramids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Hypoglossal nerve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Sensory speech area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Somesthetic association cortex (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Superior longitudinal fasciculus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Long ciliary nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Glutamate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Generating neural impulses that control the execution of movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ascending reticular activating system (ARAS) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Short term memory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Golgi tendon reflex (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Basal nuclei receive information from extensive cortical veins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Febrile seizures are generally considered as a fatal condition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Is primarily asymptomatic or presents as a mild febrile illness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There isn’t any specific laboratory test for diagnosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Myoclonus is often an early manifestation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They lead to mild seizures that always resolve quickly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All cases are associated with prior surgical procedures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Region in the brain responsible for language comprehension.

Inability to recognize objects by touch.

Regulate movement, balance, and motor expression.

Supplies blood to the inner ear.

Embedded in the cupulae of the vestibular system.

Common site for hypertensive hemorrhages.

Primarily uses glutamate as a neurotransmitter.

Processes sound information in the brain.

A tumor on the vestibulocochlear nerve at the temporal bone.

Structure allowing olfactory nerve fibers to connect nasal cavity and olfactory bulb.

Location in the brainstem where lateral corticospinal tract neurons cross.

Part of the brainstem associated with auditory processing.

Area in the mesencephalon that degenerates in Parkinson's disease.

Cavity containing cranial nerves and vessels, but not all pass through.

Identify cranial nerves that don't share common functions.

Afferent fibers connecting the cerebellum to the cortex through the middle cerebellar peduncle.

A neural circuit involved in emotional regulation and memory, connecting the hippocampus and mammillary bodies.

The hypothalamus is limited superiorly by the hypothalamic sulcus.

An arterial anastomosis located in the suprasellar cistern that provides collateral blood flow to the brain.

The pterygopalatine ganglion influences the lacrimal gland to produce tears.

These fibers are longer than sympathetic preganglionic fibers and originate from craniosacral levels.

The spinal cord ends between the first and second lumbar vertebrae in an adult.

Lower motor neuron nuclei for cranial nerves are located in the brainstem.

This tract facilitates extensor muscle activity and inhibits flexors, crucial for postural balance.

A measure of X-ray attenuation used in CT imaging.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, utilizes proton spin for imaging.

Factors that increase the likelihood of acute bacterial meningitis.

Categories of headaches including migraine, tension, and cluster.

A type of migraine accompanied by neurological symptoms like light disturbances.

The pineal gland develops from the diencephalon.

Lines the ventricles of the brain and produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Flows around structures with trabeculae in the brain.

Controls voluntary movement by sending neural impulses to muscles.

Indicates possible damage to the pyramidal tracts in the brain.

Cuts off influence of ARAS, causing lack of sleep.

Temporarily stores information for immediate use.

Includes withdrawal, knee jerk; excludes conditional reflex.

Most notable in Golgi Tendon reflex, prevents muscle tension overload.

Integrate and process movement signals from cortex, impacting motor control.

Includes decomposition of movement, intention tremor; resting tremor not seen.

Stiffness of the neck indicative of meningitis or other CNS issues.

A procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnosis.

Initial treatment often involves antibiotics like ceftriaxone.

Genetic changes affecting ion channel function, linked to seizures.

Seizures associated with fever, usually non-fatal.

Poliomyelitis is caused by the poliovirus.

Tetanus does not have a specific laboratory test for diagnosis.

Infectious diseases caused by misfolded proteins, resistant to sterilization.