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Which artery supplies the structures in the ventromedial regions of the medulla?
Which artery supplies the structures in the ventromedial regions of the medulla?
In central facial paralysis resulting from damage of the facial nucleus, what is affected?
In central facial paralysis resulting from damage of the facial nucleus, what is affected?
In a stroke affecting the territory of the middle cerebral artery, where are weakness and sensory loss most severe?
In a stroke affecting the territory of the middle cerebral artery, where are weakness and sensory loss most severe?
What term is used for increased muscle tone through the range of motion of the limb?
What term is used for increased muscle tone through the range of motion of the limb?
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What is the most likely diagnosis for the 25-year-old man with the described symptoms?
What is the most likely diagnosis for the 25-year-old man with the described symptoms?
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Which term best describes sudden, irregular, shock-like muscle contractions?
Which term best describes sudden, irregular, shock-like muscle contractions?
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In the described neurologic syndrome, which artery's territory could be expected to be affected?
In the described neurologic syndrome, which artery's territory could be expected to be affected?
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What could cause hemiplegia and sensory deficit on the right side of the body?
What could cause hemiplegia and sensory deficit on the right side of the body?
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If the oculomotor nerve is sectioned, what may result except for:
If the oculomotor nerve is sectioned, what may result except for:
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Which nerve carries sensory input for taste?
Which nerve carries sensory input for taste?
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What is the usual cause of Wernicke's aphasia?
What is the usual cause of Wernicke's aphasia?
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What would result from the destruction of the lower cervical and upper thoracic ventral roots on the left side?
What would result from the destruction of the lower cervical and upper thoracic ventral roots on the left side?
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