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A patient reports loss of pain and temperature in the right leg. Lesion of which of the following structures will best explain this sensory loss?

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Left spinothalamic tract

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Pick the correct statement about group 1 fibers

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They process proprioception sensation from muscles spindles and golgi tendon organs

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Plasticity occurs in the adult somatosensory cortex following?

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Amputation of a limb or digit
Repetitive behavior/ overuse of particular digits

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Cell bodies of the first order neurons processing proprioception information from the facial area are located in the:

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Mesencephalic nucleus of the trigeminal complex

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Which of the following nerves process somatosensory information from the posterior 1/3 third of the tongue?

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Glossopharyngeal nerve

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Which of the following pathways carriers mechanosensory information from the legs?

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Dorsal column medial lemniscal pathway

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Which of the following sensory fibers has the slowest conduction velocity?

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C fibers= Slowest conduction
A fibers= Fastest
B fibers= intermediate

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Which of the following skin areas has the smallest two-point discrimination threshold?

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Finger tips
** The hand has one of the greatest receptor densities. Remember; the smaller the two point discrimination, the greater the receptor density in the body (smaller two point discrimination)

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Receptor potential in a Pacinian corpuscle is generated predominantly by the influx of:

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Na+

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What statement is true about sensory transduction?

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Generator potential of a critical threshold initiates action potential

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Which of the following mechanoreceptors are most helpful in processing fine tactile sensations?

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Merkel discs

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Where does CSF flow?

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In subarachnoid space

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Blood supply to the brain is more reliable than other organs because:

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Circle of willis (arterial anastomosis) creates redundancy in circulation

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A 62 year old women is admitted to the hospital after suffering an embolic stroke secondary to previously undiagnosed arterial fibrillation

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Middle cerebral artery

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A 21 year old college student is brought to the ER by his roommate. He started feeling sick last night with a headache and fever. In the morning, he vomitted and complained of a stiff neck before becoming lethargic. CT of the brain revealed no lesions of bleeding. The physician prepares to perform a lumber puncture. What is true about this procedure?

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The correct intervertebral space can be found by drawing a line connecting the posterior superior lilac crest

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Efferent division:

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Motor pathways

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Preganglionic neuron:

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Cell body located in the CNS
Neurons emerge from the brain stem or spinal cord
Form synapse at the ganglia

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What is a ganglia:

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Collection of nerve bodies

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Postganglionic neurons:

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Cell body located in the ganglia
Non-mylelinate neurons
Terminates on effector organs> smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, exocrine glands

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T/F: Sympathetic preganglionic fiber will be long

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False. Sympathetic preganglionic fiber will be short

*Remember: SSL (Sympathetic; short (pre), long (post)

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where are sympathetic preganglionic neurons located?

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T1-L3 spinal cord

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Where are sympathetic postganglionic neurons located?

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paravertebral or preortic ganglion

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Tizanidine:

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MOA:
Agonist alpha 2 adrenoreceptors in spinal cord> Bind to Upper motor neuron
-Tone deceased by blocking the release of excitatory neurons (i.e. epi, NE, glu)
-increasing the inhibition of presynaptic motor neurons> leads to reduced release of excitatory amino acids from the spinal interneurons

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Clinical use of Tizanidine:

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Reduces spasticity (muscle spasms) in patients with ALS or MS

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Adverse effects of Tizanidine:
Sedation Hypotension Xerostomia Dizziness Muscles weakness Hallucinations Hepatotoxicity
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Benzodiazepines:
-Postitive allosteric modulators (PAM) -I.e. Diazepam (Valium) and Midazolam (versed)
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MOA for Benzodiazepines:
Benzodiazepines drugs will signal for inhibitory interneurons to release GABA. Once GABA is released, GABA will cause Cl channels to open. Cl channel opening will lead to hyperpolarization of the cell.
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Benefit of Benzodiazepines:
Benzodiazepines will enhance the binding of GABA's allowing for a greater entry of Cl. Entry of Cl will make it more difficult for the cell to depolarize; reducing excitability
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Clinical uses of Benzodiazepines:
-Treat muscle spasms due to cerebral palsy, stroke, spinal cord injury -Generalized anxiety -Panic disorders -Sleep disorders -Seizures
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Route of administration for Benzodiazepines:
Oral
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Adverse effects for Benzodiazepines:
CNS Depression> Sedation, anterograde amnesia - Psychological and physiologic dependence
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Botulinum Toxin (BoNT) drugs:
Incobotulinumtoxin A Onabotulinumtoxin A Abobotulinumtoxin A Rimabotulinumtoxin B
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MOA for BoNT:
1. BoNT binds to receptor and endocytose (cell entry) 2. Light chain gets released from heavy chain and disulfide bond 3. Light chain cleaves synapatobrevin, SNAP25, and VAMP 4. Synaptic fusion complex blocked 5. ACh release blocked. No Postsynaptic excitatory occurs
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T/F: BoNT induces flaccid paralysis of skeletal muscle
True. BoNT will also reduce activity of parasympathetic and sympathetic cholinergic synapses
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Route of administration for BoNT:
Injection
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Clinical uses of BoNT:
-Spasm due to cerebral palsy -Multiple sclerosis -Overactive bladder -Hemifacial spasms -Strabismus (crossed eye) -Blepharospasm (uncontrolled twitching and blinking) -Chronic migraine's
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Adverse effects of BoNT:
-Respiratory tract infections -Muscle weakness -Urinary incontinence -Falls -Fever -Pain
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Where is Epinephrine synthesized from:
Tyrosine inside of the adrenal medulla
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How much of EPI and NE is released into the bloodstream?
80% EPI 20% NE
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T/F: EPI interactions with both beta and alpha receptors?
True
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Which receptors has a high dose vasoconstriction in regards to EPI?
Alpha has a high dose vasoconstriction while Beta has a low dose vasodilation on the vascular system
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Actions of EPI for the cardiovascular system:
Increases: -Contractility of myocardium -Rate of contraction -Cardiac output -Renin release -Constriction of arterioles in the skin -Dilatation of vessels -Systolic BP -Decrease in diastolic BP
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Actions of EPI for the respiratory system:
-Bronchodilation (B2) -Relief of dyspnea (anaphylactic shock) -Increase tidal volume -Inhibition of release of allergic mediators (histamine and mast cells)
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Therapeutic uses of EPI:
Bronchospasm (albuterol; drug of choice) Anaphylactic shock> type 1 HPS Anesthetics>allows to increase the duration of usage; EPI causes vasoconstriction at injection site Cardiac arrest
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Adverse effects of EPI:
-Anxiety -Fear -Tension -Headache -Tremor -Cerebral hemorrhage from increased BP -Cardiac arrhythmias -Pulmonary edema
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Interactions of EPI (hyperthyroidism):
Increased production of adrenoceptors on vasculature of hyperthyroid patients; Enhanced CV effects
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Interactions of EPI (Cocaine):
Enhanced CV effects
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Interactions of EPI (Diabetes):
Increase release of glucose ; insulin dose needs to be increased
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Interactions of EPI (Beta blockers):
Will leave alpha receptors unopposed leading to increased peripheral resistance
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Interactions of EPI (Inhalation anesthetics):
Leads to tachycardia
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Norepinephrine:
Neuromediator of adrenergic nerves Mostly alpha adrenergic effects
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Norepinephrine affects on the cardiovascular:
Increase in PR due to vasoconstriction; more than EPI Increase in systolic and diastolic BP Baroreceptor reflex due to increase in BP reflex
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Therapeutic effects of Norepinephrine:
Shock; NE increases vascular resistance and BP
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Adverse effects of NE:
-Anxiety -Fear -Tension -Headache -Tremor -Cerebral hemorrhage from increased BP -Cardiac arrhythmias -Pulmonary edema
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Albuterol:
Direct acting, short acting agent Mostly effective on Beta 2 receptors Interact with both beta receptors
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What does Albuterol induced?
bronchial smooth muscles relaxation (bronchodilation)
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What does Albuterol inhibit?
Immediate hypersensitivity mediator release, mostly in mast cells
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Clinical use of Albuterol:
COPD and asthma
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Phentolamine:
-Blocks alpha 1 and alpha 2 (competitive) -Produces postural hypotension -Causes EPI reversal -Reflex tachycardia (barorecptor) -

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