You are a neurologist doing a routine neurological exam on o…
You are a neurologist doing a routine neurological exam on one stroke patient. The individual lacks the ability to produce intelligible speech BUT retains complete comprehension of what a word means. What area(s) is most likely damaged?
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The vestibulo-ocualr reflex (VOR) pathway is complex and controls numerous eye muscles. What is the CORRECT pathway for control of the LATERAL rectus muscles (the 1st synapse is written to the right)? I. Neuron synapse in the abducens nucleus II. Neuron synapse in medial vestibular nucleus III. Neurons synapse in the ocular motor nucleus IV. Synapse on lateral rectus muscle
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BONUS question worth 1 point. Points will be added after the exam closes. A patient suffers a lesion at the LEFT OPTIC NERVE. What is expected to occur to their vision? Be sure to consider the part of the VISUAL FIELD that is affected.
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For the following questions use this figure of the spinal cord where the left/right sides and dorsal/ventral aspects are separated into four quadrants: A-D. (A and B are DORSAL and A and C are on the RIGHT side of the body) As a neurologist, you see a patient who was hit by a car and has lost PAIN/TEMPERATURE sensation from the LEFT side of the body AT and BELOW the level of the injury. Which spinal quadrant do you believe has been damaged?
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