When the neural tube fails to close, it may result in defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly. Which of the following should a pregnant woman take in order to prevent such defects?

• Vitamin B3

• Vitamin B6

• Vitamin B9

• Vitamin B12

Which of the secondary vesicles and its adult derivatives are correctly paired?

• Diencephalon - Pons

• Metencephalon - Midbrain

• Myelencephalon - Medulla

• Telencephalon - Spinal Cord

The caudal end closes on what day?

• Day 25

• Day 26

• Day 27

• Day 28

A type of spina bifida wherein both the meninges and spinal cord protrude through vertebral defect and is seen with Arnold-Chiari Type II.

• Spina bifida occulta

• b. Spina bifida with meningocele

• Spina bifida with myeloschisis

• Spina bifida with meningomyelocele

In the choroid plexus, water from capillaries is transported directly into the CSF by what structure?

• Astrocytes

• Ependyma

• Microglial cells

• Lining of the central canal

From which of these primary brain vesicles will the adult cerebrum form?

• Diencephalon

• Mesencephalon

• Metencephalon

• Telencephalon

CSF is secreted by the choroid plexus. It flows from the lateral ventricles into the 3rd ventricle through what opening?

• Cerebral aqueduct

• Foramen of Monro

• Foramen of Luschka

• Foramen of Magendie

Which among these is a protein that belongs to a class of motor proteins which supports several cellular functions including mitosis, meiosis, anterograde axonal transport?

• Dynein

• Dystrophin

• Kinesin

• Tubulin

Which sulcus in the lateral surface of the cerebral cortex separates the frontal and temporal lobe rostrally?

• Lateral fissure of Sylvius

• Central sulcus of Rolando

• Lateral cingulate sulcus

• Fronto-Temporal sulcus

In what lobe is the primary auditory cortex located?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe