Neuroscience

Question 1

What brain lesion results in hemi-neglect?

Answer 1

Contralateral hemi-neglect
(R lobe = L hemi neglect = only see R)

Question 2

Explain the clinical features of lateral medullary stroke syndrome.

Answer 2

Vertigo, diplopia, nausea, vomiting, hiccups, one sided face numbness, nystagmus, hoarseness, ataxia, staggering gait, tendency to fall to one side

Question 3

What brain lesion is suggested with: dysdiadochokinesia, dysmetria, CNS intact, no papilledema?

Answer 3

Cerebellum damage

Question 4

Where in the brain does adult neurogenesis happen?

Answer 4

Hippocampus