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60 yo right-handed M, getting lost, only writes on right half of paper. Left-sided hemi-neglect. Where is
the lesion? - correct answer ✔✔RIGHT PARIETAL LOBE
66 yo with HTN develops vertigo, diplopia, nausea, vomiting, hiccups, L face numbness, nystagmus,
hoarseness, ataxia of limbs, staggering gait, and tendency to fall to the left. Dx? - correct answer
✔✔LATERAL MEDULLARY STROKE
26 yo w/HA and R-hand clumsiness for weeks. Exam shows difficulty w/rapid alternating movements of
hand, overt intention tremor on finger-to-nose, and mildly dysmetria finger tamping. CNS intact and no
papilledema. Where will damage show on MRI? - correct answer ✔✔CEREBELLUM
78 yo pt had an ischemic stroke that left him with a residual mild hemiplegia. Pt appeared to be unaware
that there was a problem of weakness on one side of this body. When asked to raise the weak arm, the
patient raised his normal arm. When the failure to raise the paralyzed arm was pointed out to pt, he
admitted that the arm was slightly weak. He also neglects the side of the body when dressing and
grooming. Pt did not shave one side of his face, had difficulty putting a shirt on when it was turned inside
out. Area of the brain likely affected by stroke? - correct answer ✔✔RIGHT PARIETAL LOBE
Adult neurogenesis happens in which area of the brain? - correct answer ✔✔HIPPOCAMPUS
Previously pleasant mom becomes profane and irresponsible over 6 months. Most likely a pathology in: -
correct answer ✔✔FRONTAL LOBE
In addiction, dopaminergic neurons project to nucleus accumbens. Cell bodies of these neurons reside in
which area of the brain? - correct answer ✔✔VENTRAL TEGMENTAL AREA
Orexin is made in what part of the brain? - correct answer ✔✔LATERAL HYPOTHALAMIC NUCLEI
, Which dopaminergic pathway includes the nucleus accumbens and also mediates addiction and
associated behaviors/ reinforcing? - correct answer ✔✔MESOLIMBIC
Neural plasticity is largely mediated through the capacity to rapidly change in number and morphology
of what cell structure? - correct answer ✔✔DENDRITIC SPINES
Which cell type secretes innate pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF - alpha and Il -1 B in pts with
inflammatory conditions that affect the brain? - correct answer ✔✔MICROGLIA
Cortical synaptic remodeling characteristic of normal adolescence is also believed to be associated with
what neurobiological change? - correct answer ✔✔PREFERENTIAL LOSS OF EXCITATORY SYNAPSES
DA release in what structure represents common final event associated w/ reinforcing effects of opiates,
cocaine, amphetamines, nicotine, PCP, and alcohol? - correct answer ✔✔NUCLEUS ACCUMBENS
In addiction, dopaminergic neurons project to nucleus accumbens. Cell bodies of these neurons reside in
which area of the brain? - correct answer ✔✔VENTRAL TEGMENTAL AREA
Neurohormone for social bonding: - correct answer ✔✔OXYTOCIN
Decreased level of what NT is most associated with depressed mood, poor sleep, and poor impulse
control, and affective aggression? - correct answer ✔✔SEROTONIN
Visual problem in pituitary tumor compressing optic chiasm: - correct answer ✔✔BITEMPORAL
HEMIANOPSIA
Unsteady gait, appendicular ataxia in LE only and normal eye movement. Walks with lurching broad-
based gait. Dx? - correct answer ✔✔CEREBELLAR DEGENERATION (ALCOHOLIC)
66 yo c/o frequent falls, several-month hx of anxiety, unwillingness to leave home. On exam, mild
impairment of vertical gaze on smooth pursuit/saccades, mild axial rigidity & minimal rigidity of upper
extremities, along w/ mild slowness of movement on finger tapping, hand opening & wrist opposition.
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