Neuro Exam 1

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1. One of the following is not derived from the neural crest:

a. Pia mater.
b. Arachnoid mater.

c. Dura mater.

d. Spinal ganglia.

e. Schwann cells.

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2. One of the following is not derived from the neural crest:
a. Dorsal root ganglia.

b. Suprarenal cortex.

c. Geniculate ganglion of the facial nerve.

d. Gracile tract.

e. Sympathetic chain.

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3. The 3rd ventricle is the cavity of the:
a. Metencephalon.

b. Myelencephalon.

c. Mesencephalon.

d. Telencephalon.

e. Diencephalon.

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4. The lateral ventricle communicates with the 3rd ventricle through:
a. Aqueduct of Sylvius.
b. Foramen of Magendie.
c. Foramen of Monro.

d. Foramen of Luschka.
e. Central canal.

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5. The presence of the following in the amniotic fluid indicates anencephaly:
a. Glucose.
b. Blood.

c. Lymphocytes.
d. Alpha fetoprotein.

e. None of the above.

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6. Failure of the neural tube to close causes:
a. Hydrocephalus.
b. Anencephaly.

c. Meningocele.
d. All of the above.

e. None of the above.

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7. Regarding spina bifida, one of the following is incorrect:
a. Usually occurs in the cervical region.

b. Spina bifida occulta is the commonest type.

c. May be associated with meningocele.

d. Is due to failure of fusion of the vertebral arches.

e. The spinal cord may project through the defect.

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8. Regarding the meningeal spaces:
a. Extradural hemorrhage is usually arterial.

b. Subdural hemorrhage is usually venous.

c. Subarachnoid hemorrhage is usually arterial.
d. All are correct.
e. a and b only are correct

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9. These nuclei are present in the floor of the 4th ventricle EXCEPT:
a. Abducent nucleus.

b. Facial nucleus in the facial colliculus.

c. Dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus.

d. Hypoglossal nucleus.

e. Vestibular nuclei.

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10. One of the following is INCORRECT:
a. The superior cerebellar artery supplies the superior cerebellar peduncle.

b. The anterior inferior cerebellar artery supplies the middle cerebellar peduncle.

c. The posterior inferior cerebellar artery supplies the inferior cerebellar peduncle.

d. The anterior inferior cerebellar artery supplies the choroid plexus of the 3rd ventricle.

e. The posterior inferior cerebellar artery supplies the choroid plexus of the 4th ventricle.

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11. The subarachnoid space:
a. Contains the cerebrospinal fluid.

b. Dilates in some areas to form the subarachnoid cisterns.

c. Subarachnoid hemorrhage is usually due to rupture of superficial cerebral veins.

d. All of the above are correct.

 e. A and B only are correct.

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12. The subdural space:
a. Contains the cerebrospinal fluid.

b. Dilates in some areas to form the subarachnoid cisterns.

c. Subdural hemorrhage is usually due to rupture of superficial cerebral veins.

d. All of the above are correct.

e. A and B only are correct.

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13. The lateral ventricle is the cavity of the:
a. Telencephalon.

b. Diencephalon.

c. Mesencephalon.

d. Rhombencephalon.

e. None of the above.

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14. The fourth ventricle is the cavity of the:
a. Telencephalon.

b. Diencephalon.

c. Mesencephalon.

d. Rhombencephalon.

e. None of the above.

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15. Regarding the cerebellum, one of the following is INCORRECT:
a. It develops from the metencephalon.

b. The medullary center contains 4 deep cerebellar nuclei on each side.

c. The paleocerebellum is formed of the lateral zone of the cerebellar hemisphere.

d. The neocerebellum is connected with the cerebral cortex.

e. The flocculonodular lobe is connected with the vestibular system.

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16. The central canal of the spinal cord opens out into the:
a. Subarachnoid space.

b. Lumbar cistern.

c. Sacral hiatus.

d. Third ventricle.

e. Fourth ventricle.

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17. One of the following is a branch of the basilar artery:
a. Anterior inferior cerebellar artery.

b. Posterior inferior cerebellar artery.

c. Anterior spinal artery.

d. Posterior spinal artery.

 e. Radicular arteries to the cervical part of the spinal cord.

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18. Regarding the cerebellar arteries, one of the following is INCORRECT:
a. The superior cerebellar artery supplies the superior cerebellar peduncle.

b. The anterior inferior cerebellar artery supplies the middle cerebellar peduncle.

c. The posterior inferior cerebellar artery supplies the inferior cerebellar peduncle.

d. The anterior inferior cerebellar artery is a branch of the vertebral artery.

e. The posterior inferior cerebellar artery may give the posterior spinal artery.

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19. One of the following is a branch of the vertebral artery:
a. Anterior cerebral artery.

b. Anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA).

c. Posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA).

d. Superior cerebellar artery.

e. Posterior cerebral artery.

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20. The brainstem is formed of:
a. Medulla oblongata.

b. Midbrain.

c. Pons.

d. All of the above.

e. None of the above.

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21. The floor of the 4th ventricle is formed by the:
a. Superior medullary velum.

b. Inferior medullary velum.

c. Cerebellum.

d. Back of the medulla.

e. None of the above.

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22. The primary fissure of the cerebellum separates the:
a. Superior surface from the inferior surface.

b. Anterior lobe from the posterior lobe.

c. Posterior lobe from the flocculonodular lobe.

d. Paleocerebellum from the neocerebellum.

e. None of the above.

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23. The cerebellum is separated from the cerebral hemisphere by the:
a. Falx cerebri.

b. Falx cerebelli.

c. Tentorium cerebelli.

d. Galea aponeurotica.
 e. fourthventricle.

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24. The superior cerebellar peduncle connects the cerebellum with the:
a. Restiform body.

b. Inferior olive.

c. Medulla.

d. Midbrain.

e. Pons.

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25. The rhombencephalon is made up of the:
a. Cerebrum and cerebellum.

b. Cerebrum, cerebellum and pons.

c. Cerebellum and thalamus.

d. Spinal cord, medulla and cerebellum.

e. Medulla, pons and cerebellum.

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26. The medulla is supplied by all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Anterior spinal artery.

b. Posterior spinal artery.

c. Anterior inferior cerebellar artery.

d. Posterior inferior cerebellar artery.

e. Branches from the vertebral artery.

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27. Multipolar neurons usually contain ……… axons:
a. 1.

b. 2.

c. 3.

d. 4.

e. 5.

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28. The medulla contains all the following features EXCEPT:
a. Hypoglossal trigone.

b. Clava.

c. Area postrema.

d. Facial colliculus.

e. Pyramidal decussation.

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29. The facial colliculus is formed by the:
a. Facial nerve only.

b. Facial nucleus only.

c. Facial and vagus.

d. Facial nerve and abducent nucleus.

 e. Facial and trigeminal.

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30. The hypoglossal nerve exits from the:
a. Anterior median fissure.

b. Preolivary fissure.

c. Postolivary fissure.

d. Horizontal fissure.

e. Cerebellopontine angle.

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31. In the midbrain, one of the following is INCORRECT:
a. The substantia nigra contains nerve cells that secrete dopamine.

b. The superior colliculi are visual reflex centers.

c. The inferior colliculi are auditory reflex centers.

d. The inferior brachium connects the inferior colliculus with the lateral geniculate body.

e. The aqueduct of Sylvius connects the third ventricle with the fourth ventricle.

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32. One of the following is not present in the interpeduncular fossa:
a. Tuber cinereum.

b. Infundibulum of the pituitary gland.

c. Mamillary bodies.

d. Posterior perforated substance.

e. Trochlear nerve.

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33. The anterior cerebral artery supplies all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Upper one inch of the parietal lobe.

b. Medial surface of the frontal lobe.

c. Anterior limb of the internal capsule.

d. Anterior part of the corpus striatum.

e. 0ccipital lobe.

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34. One of the following cortical areas of the brain is present in the parietal lobe:
a. Primary motor area (area 4).

b. Primary auditory area (area 41, 42).

c. Motor eye field area (area 8).

d. Primary visual area (area 17).

e. General sensory area (area 3, 1, 2).

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35. This cortical area is present in the frontal lobe of the cerebral hemisphere:
a. Gustatory (taste) area (area 43).

b. Primary auditory area (areas 41 and 42).

c. Primary visual area (area 17).

d. Broca’s area (motor speech area).

 e. Somatosensory association area (area 5 and 7).

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36. Regarding the CSF, one of the following is INCORRECT:
a. The main volume is present in the ventricles of the brain.

b. The choroid plexus is the main site of production.

c. The arachnoid villi and granulations are the main site of absorption (drainage).

d. It reaches the subarachnoid space through the 3 foramina of the fourth ventricle.

e. It protects the brain and spinal cord.

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37. The epithalamus is formed of all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Pineal gland.

b. Habenular nucleus.

c. Anterior commissure.

d. Posterior commisure.

e. Stria medullaris thalami.

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38. The midbrain contains all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Crus cerebri.

b. Substantia nigra.

c. Third ventricle.

d. Oculomotor nerve nuclei.

e. Trochlear nerve nucleus.

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39. Regarding the cortical areas of the cerebral cortex, one is INCORRECT:
a. All the motor areas are present in the frontal lobe.

b. Broca’s area is supplied b the middle cerebral artery.

c. The primary visual area (area 17) is supplied by the posterior cerebral artery.

d. The prefrontal cortex (frontal pole) contains the personality center.

e. The auditory association area (area 22) lies in the middle temporal gyrus.

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40. The lateral medullary syndrome is usually due to occlusion of the:
a. Anterior spinal artery.

b. Posterior spinal artery.

c. Anterior inferior cerebellar artery.

d. Posterior inferior cerebellar artery.

e. Posterior cerebral artery.

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41. The medial medullary syndrome is due to occlusion of the:
a. Anterior cerebral artery.

b. Middle cerebral artery.

c. Posterior cerebral artery.

d. Anterior spinal artery.

 e. Posterior spinal artery.

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42. The epithalamus:
a. Is part of the diencephalon.

b. Contains a gland that secretes melatonin.

c. Contains a nucleus that is part of the limbic system.

d. All of the above are correct.

e. a and b only are correct.

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43. All of the following are correct EXCEPT:
a. Area postrema is the vomiting center.

b. The tuber cinereum of the interpeduncular fossa is part of the hypothalamus.

c. The stria medullaris of the 4th ventricle are arcuatocerebellar fibers.

d. The stria medullaris thalami is part of the limbic system and the epithalamus.

e. Foramen of Megendie of the 4th ventricle is present in the superior medullary velum.

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44. In the midbrain:
a. The two superior colliculi are connected by the anterior commissure.

b. The inferior brachium connects the inferior colliculus with the lateral geniculate body.

c. The substantia nigra contains nerve cells that secrete noradrenaline.

d. The posterior part (tectum) contains visual and auditory reflex centers.

e. The trochlear nerve exits from the interpeduncular fossa medial to the crus cerebri.

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45. Regarding the ventricular system, one of the following is INCORRECT:
a. The ependymal lining contributes to the formation and circulation of the CSF.

b. It represents the cavity of the neural tube.

c. It contains about 30 ml of CSF.

d. Obstruction of the aqueduct of Sylvius causes dilatation of all the ventricles.

e. Communicates with subarachnoid space through foramina of Luschka and Megendie.

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46. Nuclei of the limbic system include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Hippocampus.

b. Amygdaloid nucleus.

c. Mamillary body.

d. Caudate nucleus.

e. Anterior thalamic nucleus.

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47. Language areas are located in all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Supramarginal gyrus.

b. Angular gyrus.

c. Superior temporal gyrus.

d. Middle frontal gyrus.

 e. Inferior frontal gyrus.

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48. Association fibers include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Corpus callosum.

b. Superior longitudinal fasciculus.

c. Inferior longitudinal fasc iculus.

d. Cingulum.

e. Fasciculus uncinatus.

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49. Regarding Corpus callosum all of the following are correct EXCEPT:
a. It connects similar cortical areas of the two hemispheres.

b. It is supplied by the anterior cerebral artery.

c. It is formed of association fibers.

d. It transmits information between the 2 hemispheres.

e. The posterior end is called the splenium.

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50. One of the following arteries is not part of the circulus arteriosus:
a. Anterior cerebral artery.

b. Middle cerebral artery.

c. Posterior cerebral artery.

d. Anterior communicating artery.

e. Posterior communicating artery.

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