NMH 15 COPY

Question 1

explain the visual pathways, where relevevant include details of any cell variations

Answer 1

pg 2-4 (9)

Question 2

explain how specific visual field defects can arise from lesions at different sites

Answer 2

pg 5 -6(1H) 4.5

Question 3

explain the concept of functional specialisation of the visual cortex-

Answer 3

6-7(1H) 4.5

Question 4

Explain what macular sparing is and how it occurs , and explain what the extrstriate coretx is (giving details of it’s dorsal and ventral pathways)

Answer 4

pg 7(2H)-pg8 4.5

Question 5

Give the details of the function & consequences and mechanisms of function of the pupillary reflex

Answer 5

pg 9-10(1H) 4.5

Question 6

In the pupillary reflex, explain what happens in the affrent vs efferent defects and what happens in the Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect( and how this can be tested for )

Answer 6

pg 10(2H)-pg 11, check laz’s notes if you dont understand something. 4.5

Question 7

Recall the meaning of the following Eye Movement Terminologies:

Duction,Version,Vergence ,Convergence, Supraduction, supraversion, infraduction,infraversion,dextroversion, levoversion, torsion

Answer 7

pg 12(2H), pg 18(1H) 3

Question 8

Categorise diffferent Speed of Eye Movement

Answer 8

pg 13(1H) 1.5

Question 9

Give the details of the funtions , attachment and innnervation of the extraocular muscles

Answer 9

pg 12(1H),12(2H)-17(1H) 18

Question 10

Explain how Eye Movement Testing can be carried out

Answer 10

pg 17(2H) 1.5

Question 11

Explain what happens in third and sixth cranial nerve palsy

Answer 11

pg 18(2H) - pg 19(1H) 3

Question 12

what is the Optokinetic Nystagmus Reflex and what is it used for

Answer 12

pg 20 6