Briefly describe the structure of an axosomatic synapse.

You have a graduate student who comes to you with an idea to study the longitudinal (long-term) development of reading. She wants to use PET as her technique. What is one reason this is NOT a good idea?

What are two differences between the ligand-gated ion channel receptor and the g-protein coupled receptor?

Briefly describe one benefit of MRI over CT for structural scanning.

How do SSRI’s treat depression?

How is the thickness of the cortical layers different between sensory and motor cortex and why?

Which sensory system is directly attached to the limbic system and why?

Which of the above statements regarding encephalitis is TRUE?

You have now completed the Neurology core examination.

A 55-year-old male architect starts to develop behavioral and mental changes. In addition, he is having coarse, spasmodic, involuntary movements, which involve his face and his extremities. What is the classification of this abnormal movement?