Entrance Exam

Question 1

Neurology

Answer 1

Neurology is the study of the different diseases impacting the nervous system along with the diagnostic and treatment procedures associated with these diseases.

Question 2

Neuroscience vs Neurology

Answer 2

Neuroscience is the study of the functions of the nervous system while neurology is specifically related to diseases.

Question 3

Meningitis

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Inflammation of meninges of the brain and spinal cord. This condition is characterized by intense headaches and flu like sympto

Question 4

Meningioma

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Slow growing usually benign tumor of the meninges

Question 5

Hydrocephalus

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• Condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in
  the ventricles of brain

Question 6

Meningocele

Answer 6

Congenital herniation of the meninges through defect in skull or spinal cord( congenital means present at birth)

Question 7

Encephalocele

Answer 7

Congenital herniation of brain tissue through gap in skull

Question 8

Tourette Syndrome

Answer 8

Complex neurological disorder characterized by involuntary tics, grunts and compulsive utterances

Question 9

Tetanus

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Also known as lockjaw is an infection of the central nervous system caused by toxin produced by tetanus bacteria. This is acquired through deep puncture wound

Question 10

Reye’s Syndrome

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Serious and potentially deadly disorder in children characterized by vomiting and confusion.

Question 11

Encephalitis

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inflammation of the brain caused by viral infection like rabies

Question 12

Dementia

Answer 12

Slowly progressive decline in mental abilities including memory, thinking and judgement that is often accompanied by personality changes.

Question 13

Senile Dementia

Answer 13

Dementia of the Aged

Question 14

Parkinson’s Disease

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Chronic degenerative central nervous disorder characterized by fine muscles tremors, rigidity and slow or shuffling gait. Caused due to inadequate neurotransmitter dopamine

Question 15

Als

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Also known as Lou Gehrig’s diseases is a rapidly progressive neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles.

Question 16

Cranial Hematoma

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Collection of blood trapped in tissues of the brain

Question 17

Brain Tumour

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Abnormal growth in skull
● Malignant Brain Tumour destroys the brain tissue.
● Benign Brain Tumour does not invade the brain tissue.

Question 18

Bell’s Palsy

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Temporary paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve that cause paralysis of the face only on one side. Paralysis symptoms also include inability to close the eye, pain tering, drooling and hypersensitivity to sound

Question 19

Guillain Barre Syndrome

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An inflammation of the myelin sheath of the peripheral nerves characterized by rapidly worsening muscles that can lead to temporary paralysis. This rare condition is an autoimmune reaction that can occur after viral infection or an immunizatio

Question 20

Neuritis

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Inflammation of the nerve

Question 21

Trigeminal neuralgia

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Characterized by severe lightning like pain due to inflammation of the
fifth cranial nerve. Affects cheek lip and gums on one side of the face

Question 22

Multiple Sclerosis

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Progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination of the myelin sheath. This disorder scars the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve

Question 23

Ischemic Stroke

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Flow of blood to the brain is blocked by narrowing or blockage of carotid artery

Question 24

Cerebral Palsy

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Condition characterized by poor muscle control, spasticity, speech defects and other neurological deficiencies which affect the cerebrum

Question 25

Epilepsy

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Condition in which episodes of varying seizures occur of varying severity.

Question 26

Seizure

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surge of electrical activity that affects how a person feels or act

Question 27

Peripheral Neuropathy

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Disorder of the peripheral nerves. This produces the loss of sensation and inability to control muscles particularly in arms and legs

Question 28

Restless legs syndrome

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Neurological disorder characterized by uncomfortable feeling in legs which produces urge to move them

Question 29

Myelitis and Myelosis

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Myelitis - Inflammation of spinal cord Myelosis - Tumour of the spinal cord

Question 30

Poliomyelitis

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Known as polio is highly contagious viral infection of the brainstem and spinal cord that sometimes leads to paralysis.

Question 31

MRI and CT

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Neuroimaging tools that facilitate the examination of soft tissue structure

Question 32

Carotid ultrasonography

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The ultrasound study of the of the carotid artery. Use to detect chances of ischemic stroke

Question 33

Echoencephalography

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The use of ultrasound imaging to create a detailed visual image of the brain for diagnostic purposes

Question 34

Electroencephalography

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The process of the recording the electrical activity of the brain though the use of the electrodes attaches to the suck.

Question 35

Myelography

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Study of the spinal cord after contrast medium is injected through lumbar punture

Question 36

Electromygraphy

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Utilizes electrodes taped to the skin to measure the transfer of electrical signals in peripheral nerve

Question 37

Lumbar puncture

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Also known as spinal tap is the process of obtaining a sample of cerebrospinal fluid by inserting needle into subarachnoid space of lumbar region to withdraw fluid

Question 38

Hypnotic

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Medication with the main purposes of depressing the central nervous system and causes sleep

Question 39

Deep brain stimulation

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Neurological procedure used for the treatment of dystonia, tremors and Parkinson's Disease. During this treatment a device is used to the stimulate the brain with mild electrical signals which is implanted in the brain and is connected to stimulator implanted near collar bone

Question 40

Electroconvulsive therapy

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Also known as electroshock therapy is a procedure in which small amounts of electric currents is the passed through the brain

Question 41

Lobectomy

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Surgical removal of a portion of the brain to treat brain cancer or seizure that can't be controlled with medication

Question 42

Thalamotomy

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Surgical incision into the thalamus. Use to treat Parkinson’s Disease

Question 43

Transcranial Magnetic stimulation

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Uses powerful electromagnetic pulses in alter electrical pathways in the brain