Neuroanatomy Quiz

Which of the following structures is directly involved in the projection of the inferior colliculus?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the anterior nucleus of the thalamus and the mamillary bodies in the Papez circuit?

Which of the following structures forms the superior boundary of the hypothalamus?

Which of the following subarachnoid cisterns is directly associated with the circle of Willis?

Which of the following ganglia directly influences tear production by the lacrimal gland?

Which of the following statements correctly describes a characteristic of the autonomic nervous system?

In an adult individual, at what approximate vertebral level does the spinal cord typically end?

Which of the following tracts is associated with the facilitation of extensor muscles, inhibition of flexor muscles, and maintenance of balance?

Which of the following statements regarding CT or MRI is TRUE?

What is NOT a risk factor for acute bacterial meningitis?

Which of the following statements about headaches in children is FALSE?

Which type of headache is characterized by frequent or continuous mild, bilateral pain, often described as a tight band or pressure around the head?

A 32-year-old woman presents with recurrent, unilateral, pulsating headaches that are accompanied by visual disturbances, photophobia, and phonophobia. These symptoms last for 4 to 72 hours. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

The pineal gland develops as a diverticulum from which part of the brain?

Which of the following structures contains trabeculae that allow CSF to flow?

A 65-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with recent onset confusion and photophobia. Her husband reports she has been experiencing fevers and headaches for the past week. Her temperature is 39.2°C. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Which nerve affected by an acoustic neuroma passes through the same foramen?

Which structure do olfactory nerve fibers pass through to reach the olfactory bulb?

At which level of the brainstem do the lateral corticospinal tract neurons decussate?

Which part of the brainstem is associated with hearing?

Degeneration of which structure in the mesencephalon is a cause of Parkinson's disease?

Which structure is an exception among those passing through the cavernous sinus?

Which cranial nerve does not have an anterior function?

What is the first-line treatment for mild pain?

Which area is likely responsible for a deficiency in understanding written and spoken language?

Damage to which cortical area would most likely result in astereognosis?

Which thalamic nucleus is associated with the emotional aspect of facial sensation?

What pathway connects Wernicke's and Broca's areas in the cerebral cortex?

Which structure does not participate in the accommodation reflex?

Which artery is most commonly associated with hypertensive hemorrhages in the basal ganglia?

A patient with vertigo and hearing loss may have an infarction in which artery?

What type of neurotransmitter is primarily found in the subthalamic nucleus?

Which one of the following conditions is NOT related to habituation?

What is the primary function of the primary motor cortex?

An abnormal Babinski reflex indicates damage to which of the following structures?

If a transection is made through the pons, which system would likely lose its influence, leading to sleep disturbances?

When a phone number is temporarily stored and later forgotten, this information likely resided in which type of memory?

Which of the following is NOT classified as a spinal reflex?

Which reflex involves inhibitory synapses during its organization in the spinal cord?

Which of the following statements is WRONG regarding basal nuclei?

What is the most appropriate initial treatment for a patient with cloudy lumbar puncture fluid, high opening pressure, and signs of possible meningitis?

Which statement about febrile seizures is NOT true?

Which of the following statements accurately describes poliomyelitis?

Which statement regarding the diagnosis of tetanus is accurate?

Which of the following about human prion diseases is NOT true?

What is a common misconception about ion channel mutations and seizures?

Which treatment option is least appropriate for a patient showing signs of severe bacterial meningitis?

Which option about prion diseases is incorrect?