Brainstem
8 Questions
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the reticular formation responsible for?
- A.
Balance and upper extremity coordination
- B.
Motor dysfunction
- C.
Motor and sensory dysfunction
- D.
Consciousness, pain modulation, and control of autonomic activity
Correct Answer
D. Consciousness, pain modulation, and control of autonomic activity -
- 2.
Which of the following are ascending tracts?
- A.
Fasciculus gracilus
- B.
Anterolateral System (spinothalamic)
- C.
Dorsal spinocerebellar
- D.
Corticospinal tract
Correct Answer(s)
A. Fasciculus gracilus
B. Anterolateral System (spinothalamic)
C. Dorsal spinocerebellar -
- 3.
What is the dorsal spinocerebellar tract composed of?
- A.
Cranial nerves VII and VIII
- B.
Muscle spindles from LE (unconscious proprioception)
- C.
Muscle spindles from UE (unconscious proprioception)
- D.
Basilar artery
Correct Answer
B. Muscle spindles from LE (unconscious proprioception) -
- 4.
True or False: The rubrospinal tract is responsible for the flexors of the UE
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
What is the purpose of the tectospinal tract?
- A.
Coordinate head movement relative to visual input
- B.
Trunk and head posture
- C.
Motor function of the LE
- D.
Emotions and personality
Correct Answer
A. Coordinate head movement relative to visual input -
- 6.
True or False: CN 1 is purely sensory
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
True or False: A lesion involving the medial lemniscus would result in loss of discrinative touch and proprioception from the ipsilateral body.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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