Anatomy - Revision Questions

Question 1

which three cranial nerves have fibres which terminate on the gustatory nucleus?

Answer 1

VII
IX
X

Question 2

the neuronal cell bodies of efferent neurone that innervate the muscles of the larynx would be found in what brainstem nucleus?

Answer 2

nucleus ambiguous

Question 3

what is the name of the highly integrated network of interconnected nuclei in the core of the brainstem?

Answer 3

the reticular formation

Question 4

which region of the cerebellum is involved in coordination of vestibular motor function?

Answer 4

flocculonodular lobe

Question 5

trauma resulting in transection of the right optic tract would result in what visual field defect?

Answer 5

left homonymous haemianopia

Question 6

what type of cell produces myelin in the CNS?

Answer 6

oligodendrocytes

Question 7

which cranial nerves carry parasympathetic nerve fibres?

Answer 7

III
VII
IX
X

Question 8

the function of which cranial nerve may be affected by a superiorly enlarging tumour of the pituitary gland?

Answer 8

CN II

Question 9

compression of which nerve by uncle herniation leads to an ipsilateral fixed dilated pupil?

Answer 9

CN III

Question 10

what is the final destination of the series of action potentials which was initiated by touching a key on a keyboard with the index finger?

Answer 10

somatosensory cortex

Question 11

where are neuronal cell bodies located in the PNS?

Answer 11

posterior root ganglion

Question 12

a 56 year old patient presents with facial paralysis on the right side and a dry right eye, which cranial nerve is most likely to be affected?

Answer 12

facial nerve

Question 13

a diagnostic lumbar puncture is being performed on a 23 year old female patient with suspected meningitis

which is the most superior intervertebral space likely to be safe to enter with your needle?

Answer 13

L3/L4

Question 14

how many synapses are there in the reflex that occurs on brisk tapping of the patellar tendon?

Answer 14

one

monosynaptic reflex