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4. Achilles
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S1
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Right Meyer's loop (parietal lesion)
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Left lower quadrantic anopsia
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Functions of Golgi/RER/SER
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pg. 94
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Dural venous sinuses
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p. 105
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What is a consequence of a lesion in:
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T or F: Liver sinusoids have basement membranes?
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C2
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T or F: Spleen sinusoids have basement membranes?
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True -- "barrel hoop" basement membranes line sinusoids
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Delineate the flow of processing in the indirect pathway.
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Putamen (inhibitory) => GPe (inhibitory) => GPi (inhibitory) => Thalamus; induces loss of inhibitory influence on Gpi => inhibition of thalamus
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Which cranial nerves pass through the internal auditory meatus?
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VII, VIII
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What is the main secretory product of the medulla
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Catecholamines
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What is the function of the lateral geniculate nucleus?
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Visual pathway (remember Lateral is needed to Look)
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Spinal muscle control
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(p 110)
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This nuclei confers visceral Sensory information (eg: taste, gut distension)
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Nucleus Solitarius (VII, IX, X)
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Vagal nuclei
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(p 107)
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Play this game: Where is the Upper Limb nerve Lesion??
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(p110-111)
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Delineate the flow of processing in the direct pathway.
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Putamen (inhibitory) => Gpi (inhibitory) => Thalamus: inhibition of Gpi => activation of thalamus
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name organelle of proteoglycan assembly
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Golgi
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Patient's jaw deviates toward the left
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left CN V
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This nucleus sends parasympathetic fibers to the heart, lungs, and upper GI
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Dorsal motor nucleus
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Pancreatic Cell Types
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pg. 95
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What is the primary regulator of the zona fasciculata
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ACTH (direct) and CRH (indirect)
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This is also another common area of aneurysm. aneurysm causes CN III palsy
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Posterior communicating artery
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What is the difference between alpha and gamma motor neurons?
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alpha fibers participates in the reflex arc and cause extrafusal contraction. Gamma neurons are stimulated by CNS to contract intrafusal fiber to increase sensitivity of reflex arc
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Sensation for ____(What part of the body) is generally located superior medially on the primary sensory cortex while ____ is located more laterally
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Lower limbs, Head and neck
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Which nucleus is responsible for satiety?
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ventromedial nucleus (without which you grow ventrally and medially
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Following a blow to his shoulders, the patient presents with limb hanging by side (paralysis of abductors), medially rotated (paralysis of lateral rotators), and protonated forearm (loss of biceps)
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C5 and C6 roots. Known as Erb-Duchenne palsy
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what are the phagocytic cells of the nervous system
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microglia
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In general, in stroke of anterior circle you would see what kind of deficits?
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Sensory and motor dysfunction, aphasias
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Lymph Nodes
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pg. 96
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At what level should one perform a lumbar puncture?
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Between L4 and L5 (to keep the cord alive, keep the needle between L3 and L5)
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Which of the following herniations can cause compression on the brain stem that can result in coma and death? 1. Cingulate herniation 2. Transtentorial herniation 3. Uncal herniation 4. Cerebellar tonsillar herniation
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1 herniates under the falx cerebri and does not cause coma and death. 2. Transtectoral, 3. Uncal, and 4. tonsillar herniations can
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Homounculus
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(p 106)
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Cavernous sinus
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p. 102
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Describe the primary function fo the basal ganglia.
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The basal ganglia mediates voluntary movements and postural adjustments
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Limbic System
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pg. 99
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Sounds
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(p 106)
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Name the visual field defect associated with a lesion of each of the following structures:
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4. Duret hemorrhage
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Caudal displacement of brain stem
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Right optic nerve
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Right anopsia
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Amygdala?
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Kluver-Bucy syndrome: hyperorality, hypersexuality
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Cranial nerves
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p. 104
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name organelle of protein transport
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Golgi
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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(p111)
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Do nonpolar/lipid soluble substances or polar, water-soluble substances pass through the BBB more easily?
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Nonpolar/lipid soluble
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Patient could no longer flex at his elbow joint and supination of his forearm is weakened. Exam shows loss of biceps reflex and variable sensory loss of his forearm
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musculocutaneous nerve
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Cerebral cortex functions
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p. 101
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name organelle of N-oligodsaccharide addition
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Rough ER
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2. Triceps
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C7
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Adrenal Cortex and Medulla
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pg. 95
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Name the cranial nerves that innervate the facial muscles (extraocular muscles excluded).
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Trigeminal (V): mastication; Facial (VII): facial movement
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Where is the primary visual cortex (V1) located?
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most posterior aspect of occipital lobe
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central white commisure and ventral horns
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Syringomyelia
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What is the role of Wernicke's area? Where is it located?
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superior temporal gyrus; mediates speech comprehension
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Which nucleus is responsible for hunger?
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Lateral nucleus
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Which three sinuses combine to form the confluence of sinuses?
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superior sagittal sinus, straight sinus, occipital sinus
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What are the signs of Upper Motor neuron lesion?
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Upper = everything up (tone, DTRs, toes)
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You would ask the patient to say this to test CN X (vagus)
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Kuh-kuh-kuh
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Is a lymph node a primary or secondary lymphoid organ
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Secondary
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name organelle of N-oligodsaccharide modification
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Golgi
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Name the cranial nerves that innervate the eye muscles.
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Oculomotor (III), Trochlear (IV), and Abducens (VI)
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2. Contralateral homonymous hemianopsia
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Compression of ipsilateral posterior cerebral artery
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Cerebellar vermis?
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Truncal ataxia and dysarthria
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At which artery in the circle of willis is the most common place of aneurysm? You often see visual symptoms
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Anterior communicating artery
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Why is L-dopa, not dopamine, the treatment of choice in Parkinson's Disease
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L-dopa crosses the BBB
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Right parietal lobe?
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spatial neglect syndrome (contralateral)
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What is the clinical presentation of chorea?
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sudden, jerky, purposeful movements; Chorea= dancing, think choreography
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Internuclear ophthalmoplegia
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p. 103
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Brain stem anatomy
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p. 105
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Upper motor neuron lesion coming from the facial nucleus result in what?
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contralateral paralysis of lower quadrant
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"La la la" tests which CN?
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XII - Hypoglossal (innervation of the tongue)
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Extraocular muscles and nerves
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p. 102
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What are the functions of the hypothalamus (7)
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Thirst, Adenohypophysis control, Neurohypophysis hormone synthesis, Hunger, Autonomic regulation (including circadian rhythms), Temperature regulation, Sexual urges (TAN HATS)
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What is the characteristic lesion in internuclear ophthalmoplegia?
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destruction of the medial longitudinal fasciculus (MLF) => medial rectus palsy on attempted lateral gaze
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Pupillary light reflex
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p. 103
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What is the Babinski reflex a sign of? When is it normal?
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UMN lesion, its normal during 1st year of life
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What is the main secretory product of Brunner's Glands and where do they reside
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Secrete alkaline mucus and live in the submucosa of the duodenum
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What zona makes cortisol
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Zona Fasciculata (remember GFR and "The Deeper you go, the sweeter it gets" -- i.e. salt, sugar, sex
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Patient's shoulder droop on the left
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left CN XI lesion
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Rigth optic tract
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Left homonymous hemianopsia
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Which cranial nerves exit the brainstem rostral to the pons?
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Cranial nerves I through V
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Clinical Reflexes
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(p111)
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what cells produce myelin in the CNS
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oligodendricytes
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Patient dislocates his shoulder and could no longer use his deltoid.
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axillary nerve
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What are the roles of the direct and indirect pathways?
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Indirect pathway inhibits movement; Direct pathway facilitates movement.
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Brain lesions
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p. 101
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CNS/PNS Supportive Cells
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pg. 98
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Play this game: Where is the Lesion??
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(p 107)
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Posterior Pituitary
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pg. 99
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name organelle of protein synthesis
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Rough ER
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In thoracic outlet syndrome, when the patient turn his head toward the opposite side, you notice the dissapearance of _____ (what physical finding?)
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radial pulse
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Injury to what nerve causes loss of plantar flexion
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tibial (L4-S3) (TIP = Tibial Inverts and Plantarflexes; if injured, can't stand on TIPtoes)
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Name five structures passing through superior orbital fissure (four nerves, one vessel).
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CN III, IV, V1, VI; ophthalmic vein
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Claw hang
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Trunk of C8 and T1
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T or F: delta cells make somatostatin
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TRUE
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What are the Brodman's Area designations for S1, M1, V1?
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S1: 3, 1, 2; M1: 4; V1: 17
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What is I-Cell Disease
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Failure of golgi to add mannose-6-phos to lysosome proteins, causing their secretion outside the cell (defect of golgi)
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Nerve Injury
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pg. 97
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What muscles would you expect to be atrophied as a result of thoracic outlet syndrome?
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thenar and hypothenar eminences, innterosseous
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Ventral Nuclei (VA/VL) functions?
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Motor
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A patient comes in with facial paralysis and inability to close the eye on one side of the face, suggesting Bell's Palsy. What diseases might you see in him that could have caused his condition?
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ALexanger Bell with STD: AIDS, Lyme, Sarcoid, Tumors, Diabetes
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dorsal column, impairs propioception and causes locomotor ataxia
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Tabes dorsalis (tertiary syphilis)
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Loss of hip adduction?
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Obturator (L2-L4)
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Patient has weakness turning head to the left
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right CN XI lesion
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Zona Glomerulosa makes ________
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Aldosterone
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The lateral cortical spinal tract carries what type of fibers, and how are they arranged in the spinal cord?
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motor fibers, arms medially, legs laterally
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What is the role of Broca's area? where is it located?
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inferior aspect of frontal lobe; mediates motor speech (production)
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Describe the route of CSF from the superior sagittal sinus to the internal jugular vein.
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superior sagittal sinus => confluence of sinuses => transverse sinus => sigmoid sinus => internal jugular vein (via jugular foramen)
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Foramina: posterior cranial fossa (CN VII-XII)
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p. 102
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Where is the primary sensory cortex (S1) located?
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anterior aspect of parietal lobe
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1. Ipsilateral dilated pupil, ptosis
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Stretching of CN III
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divide the 31 spinal nerves into their divisions
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8Cs, 12Ts, 5Ls, 5Ss, 1 coccygeal
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Brachial Plexus
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(p110)
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Mostly white matter of Cervical region, lesion are asymmetric and random
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Multiple sclerosis
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Loss of Knee Jerk?
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Femoral (L2-L4)
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What is the function of the medial geniculate nucleus?
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Auditory pathway (remember Medial is to hear Music)
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Arcuate fasciculus?
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conduction aphasia: poor repetition w/ good comprehension and fluent speech
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Uncal herniation can cause the following clinical signs, name their causes
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(p 107)
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Mammillary bodies?
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Wernicke-Korsakoff's encephalopathy: anterograde amnesia (think alcoholism)
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T or F: alpha cells make glucagon
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True
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patient tends to fall toward the left side
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left lesion of the cerebellum
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Mr. Brown-Sequard was struck on the spinal cord that resulted in the hemisection of the spinal cord at T3 level. Give me 4 symptoms that you may find in him
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1. Ipsilateral motor paralysis 2. Ipsilateral loss of tactile, vibration, proprioception senses 3. Contralateral pain and temperature loss 4. Ipsilateral loss of ALL sensation at the T3 level
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Name five nerves and one vessel that pass through the cavernous sinus.
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CN III, IV, V1, V2, VI; internal carotid artery
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Mucus-secreting goblet cells of small intestine and antibody secreting plasma cells are rich in ______ (organelle)
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Rough ER
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What two areas does the hippocampus project to?
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the subiculum (mammillary nuclei) and the septal area
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Wingled Scapula
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Long thoracic nerve
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Trace the pathway from Mammillary body to hippocampus.
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Mammillary body, anterior nucleus of thalamus, cyngulate gyrus, entorhinal cortex, hippocampus
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List in sequence the nerves, brain structures, and muscles involved in the pupillary light reflex from illumination of one eye to bilateral pupillary constriction.
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Light => retina => optic nerve => optic chiasm => optic tract => prectectal nuclei (synapse) => Edinger-Westphal nuclei (synapse) => oculomotor nerve => ciliary ganglion (synapse) => pupillary constrictor muscles
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everywhere, but spares the dorsal columns
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Ventral artery occlusion
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The dorsal columns have 2 tracts. The Fasciculus ____ carries nerve fibers for _____(part of the body). The fasciculus ____ carries tract from ____ (part of the body)
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Cuneatus, upper body and extremities. Gracilis, lower body and extremities
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Describe the innervation of the extraocular muscles.
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LR6SO4R3 : Lateral Rectus = CN VI, Superior Oblique = CN IV, and the Rest are CN III
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Function of the ventral posterior nucleus, medial part (VPM)?
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receives facial sensations, including pain
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Foramina: middle cranial fossa (CN II-VI)
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p. 102
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in grey matter, affect lower motor neuron only, cause flaccid paralysis
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Poliomyelitis / Werdnig-Hoffmann disease
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Name three other movement disorders associated with basal ganglia processing.
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Chorea, athetosis, hemiballismus
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The paracortex is the home of ____ cells
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T-cells
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Patient has clawed hand. Exam showed that he has imparied wrist flexion and adduction, impaired adduction of thumb and last 2 fingers. He also has lost of sensation over medial palm and pinky finger. What was the injured nerve?
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ulnar nerve
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Patient's uvula deviate to the left
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right CN X lesion
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What are the 5 divisions/parts of the bracial plexus?
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Roots Trunks Divisions Cords Branches (Randy Travis Drinks Cold Beer)
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What zona makes the sex hormones
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Zona reticularis
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Play this game: Where is the Lesion?? Pt II Ill name its common location on the spinal cord, you name the disease
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(p 108)
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Where is the primary motor cortex (M1) located?
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posterior aspect of frontal lobe
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name organelle of steroid synthesis and detoxification of drugs and poisons
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Smooth ER
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What part of the lymph node is the site of B-cell localization and proliferation
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Follicle
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Name the foramina of exit for each division of the trigeminal nerve (CN V).
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Standing Room Only: V1 = Superior orbital fissure; V2 = foramen Rotundum; V3 = foramen Ovale
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Match: B-cells are in the red or white pulp
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White (within the follicles)
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Broca's area?
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motor (expressive, nonfluent) aphasia; BROca's BROken speech
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What are the functions of the limbic system?
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Feeding, Fighting, Feeling, Flight, and Sex (the five Fs)
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T or F: B cells make somatostatin
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False -- beta cells make insulin
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grey matter, and motor tracts: upper and lower motor neuron deficits
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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Islet cells arise from what primordial structure
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Pancreatic Buds
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What is the most common tumor of the adrenal medulla in children
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Neuroblastoma
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Brown Sequard Syndrome, UMN, LMN, Facial Lesions
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(p108)
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Thoracic outlet syndrome leads to loss of the compression of ____ artery and ____ trunk of brachial plexus
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Subclavian, inferior (C8. T1)
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Which nuclei of the hypothalamus project axons into the posterior pituitary?
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supraoptic nuclei (ADH) and paraventricular nuclei (oxytocin)
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What is the anatomical defect in hemiballismus?
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contralateral subthalamic nucleus lesion
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Name four structures passing through the jugular foramen (three nerves, one vessel).
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CN IX, X, XI; jugular vein
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What three structures form the BBB
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Choroid plexus epithelium, Intracerebral capillary endothelium, Arachnoid (remember CIA)
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Which cranial nerves exit the brainstem caudal to the pons?
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Cranial nerves VI through XII
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Reticular activating system?
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Coma
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Which cranial nerves pass through the jugular foramen?
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IX, X, XI
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Which artery supplies the medial surface of the brain, leg-foot area of motor and sensory cortices?
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Anterior cerebral artery
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3. Patella
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L4
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Match: T-cells are in the red or white pulp
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Red
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Name two nerves passing through internal auditory meatus.
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CN VII, VIII
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What structures are pierced?
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Skin, Ligaments, Epidural space, Dura, Subdural Space, Arachnoid, Subarachnoid (CSF) (NOTE: pia is NOT pierced)
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Functions of Thalamic Nuclei
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pg. 99
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This artery comes off of middle cerebral artery and supply internal capsule, caudate, putamen, globus pallidus
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Lateral Striate
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Circle of Willis
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(p 106)
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In adults, where does the spinal cord end?
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L1-L2
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Homunculus is the topographical representation of the body that exists in what 2 areas of the cerebral cortex?
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Sensory and Motor areas
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True or False: Upper motor neuron lesion of the face causes contralateral weakness of lower face only
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TRUE
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True or False: Lower motor neuron lesion of the face causes contralateral weakness of lower face only
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FALSE: weakness of both upper and lower face seen
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Does the posterior hypothalamus control heat conservation?
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Yes, think no Posterior hypothalamus = poikilotherm (cold blooded snake)
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Name three structures passing through optic canal (one nerve, two vessels).
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CN II, ophthalmic artery, central retinal vein
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What tract carries pain and temperature sensation? Where is it located on the spinal cord?
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Spinal Thalamic tract, ventral part
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"Mi mi mi" tests which CN?
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VII - Facial (innervation of lips)
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What cell is responsible for physical support and repair, as well as K+ metabolism
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astrocytes
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Dorsal optic radiation
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Left hemianopsia with macular sparing
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What is the main location of CSF return via the arachnoid granulations?
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superior sagittal sinus
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patient's tongue deviates to the left
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left CN XII
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Patient comes into the ER with trauma injury that broke his humerus bone. Two weeks later when you examined him, you noticed that his wrist is dropped. Neuro exam showed that the triceps and brachioradialis reflexes of the same arm are absent. What was t
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radial nerve (innervates BEST!) Brachioradialis, Extensors of wrist and fingers, Supinator, and Triceps
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Hypothalamus
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pg. 98
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What nerve root do you test for if you illecit the following reflexes?
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If you suspect a lesion in both Broca's and Wernecke's areas, a lesion in which artery could be the cause?
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Middle cerebral artery
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Name three characteristic clinical features of internuclear ophthalmoplegia.
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1. On attempted lateral gaze, contralateral eye fails to abduct past midline; 2. Contralateral nystagmus on attempted lateral gaze; 3. Normal convergence
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Does the anterior hyporthalamus control cooling when hot?
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Yes, think Anterior Cooling = A/C
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What neurologic disease is commonly associated with internuclear ophthalmoplegia (aka MLF syndrome)?
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multiple sclerosis; think MLF = MS
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Where does the subarachnoid space end?
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S2
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Decreased thumb function, Pope's blessing
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median nerve
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how will a stroke of posterior circle will manifest?
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C2
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What is the clinical presentation of hemiballismus?
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sudden, wild flailing of 1 arm; half ballistic= as in throwing a baseball
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Injury to what nerve causes loss of dorsiflexion of foot
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common peroneal (L4-S2) (PED = Peroneal Everts and Dorsiflexes)
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What is the clinical presentation of athetosis?
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slow, writhing movements, especially of fingers;
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Herniation syndromes
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What is the name of the syndrome associated with disfunctional paracortex
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DiGeorge's Syndrome
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What tissue is responsible for IgA secretion in the gut?
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Peyer's patch (Think IgA -- Intra-Gut Antibody) -- Stimulated B-cells from Peyer's secrete IgA into the lumen
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What neurological symptoms would you see?
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sensory deficits of medial side of forearm and hand
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What is the function of the medulla
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Communicate with efferent lymphatics and contain lymphocytes, plasma cells, macs, and reticular cells
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Which cranial nerves pass through the superior orbital fissure?
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III, IV, V1, VI
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Wernicke's area?
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sensory (fluent, receptive) aphasia; Wernicke is Wordy but makes no sense
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Liver hepatocytes and steroid producing cells of the adrenal cortex are rich in ______ (organelle)
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Smooth ER (look at function two questions above)
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Name structures passing through foramen magnum.
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brain stem, vertebral arteries, spinal roots of CN XI
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What is the anatomical defect in Parkinson's Dz?
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Loss of substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc) dopamine output to putamen => activation of indirect pathway and inhibition of direct pathway
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What is the primary regulator of the zona glomerulosa
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Renin-Angiotensin
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Classify each cranial nerve (1-12) according to its function as a sensory nerve, a motor nerve, or both.
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Mnemonic: Some Say Marry Money But My Brother Says Big Brains Matter Most
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Lumbar Puncture
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pg. 97
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Patient has lost power of his arm muscles. He could not longer flex his wrist or fingers, and has trouble with thumb movements. History showed that he broke his had a suprecondylar fracture (of the humerus) What was the injured nerve?
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median nerve
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Optic chiasm
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Bitemporal hemianopsia
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Sinusoids
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pg. 94-95
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Right Meyer's loop (temporal lesion)
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Left upper quadrantic anopsia
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Cranial nerves and passageways
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p. 104
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Spleen sinusoids traverse the _______ pulp
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Red
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Which cranial nerves are associated with the cerebellopontine angle?
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CN VII, VIII, and IX
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Visual field deficits
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p. 104
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Name the cranial nerves associated with sight, smell, hearing, and taste.
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sight: optic (II); smell: olfactory (I); hearing: vestibulocochlear (VIII); taste: facial (VII) for ant. 2/3 of tongue and glossopharyngeal (IX) for post 1/3
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3. Ipsilateral paresis
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Compression of contralateral crus cerebri (Kernohan's notch)
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What is the most common tumor of the adrenal medulla in adults
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Pheochromocytoma
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Spinal Cord
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(p 108)
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1. Biceps
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C5
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Cerebellar hemisphere?
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Limb ataxia and intention tremor
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Nucleus aMbiguus confers Motor innervation of what part of the body?
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pharynx, larynx, and upper esophagus (IX, X, XI)
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Function of the ventral posterior nucleus, lateral part (VPL)?
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receives body senses (proprioception, pressure, pain, touch, vibration)
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Lesion at the anterior cerebral artery will canse deficit in sensation or movement in which part of the body?
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Lower limbs
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Blood Brain Barrier
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pg. 98
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what is the primary regulator of the zona reticularis
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ACTH (direct) and CRH (indirect)
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What are the signs of Lower Motor neuron lesion?
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everything lowered: « muscle mass, « muscle tone, « reflexes, downgoing toes
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Basal ganglia
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p. 100
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what cells produce myelin in the PNS
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Schawnn cells
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