Neurology Review Flashcards
The primary somatosensory cortex is contained within which gyrus?
Post-central
Which of the following describe(s) features of primary cortices?
- Functionally predictable
- Symmetry between left & right
- Organised topographically
A lesion in Wernicke’s area in the superior part of the temporal lobe could lead to what condition?
Receptive aphasia
Which type of intracranial haemorrhage involves veins?
Subdural
In a classic stroke involving the middle cerebral artery, which part of the body is unlikely to become hemiplegic?
* Lips
* Shoulder
* Hand
* Foot Arm
Foot
Which clinical sign would not be expected in a pure upper motor neurone lesion?
* Spasticity
* Hyperreflexia
* Muscle atrophy
* Positive Babinski sign
* Clonus
Muscle atrophy
In response to a single stimulus, which motor unit type produces the greatest level of force?
Fast, fatigable
What is the main function of the middle part of the ear?
To amplify sound
Which disorder(s) of central origin can alter vestibular function?
- Stroke
- Brain tumours
- MS
Which feature is NOT associated with migraine headache?
* Unilateral location
* Pulsating
* Moderate or severe pain intensity
* Aggravation by routine physical activity
* Bilateral location
* Aura
Bilateral location
A lesion where in the visual pathway gives rise to homonymous hemianopia?
Optic tract
Which type of dementia is initially associated with behaviour changes?
Oculomotor (CNIII) & Sympathetic nerves
Early experiments in which a dye or tracer was injected intravenously showed the dye was not taken up by which organ?
Brain
Which features is often associated with meningitis rather than encephalitis (2)?
- Photophobia
- Nuchal rigidity
