Motor Neuron Disease Quiz

Which part of the body does Motor Neuron Disease primarily affect?

• Liver

• Heart

• Kidneys

• Motor Neurons

What is the syndrome associated with quadriplegia in the spinal cord due to Motor Neuron Disease?

• Lateralsclerosis

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

• Progressive Muscular Atrophy

• Pseudo-bulbar palsy

Which of the following is a symptom of 'pseudo-bulbar palsy'?

• Dysphagia

• All of the above

• Nasal regurgitation

• Hoarseness of voice

What is the classic presentation of Motor Neuron Disease?

• Fever and chills

• Muscle weakness and wasting

• Joint pain

• Headache and dizziness

Which age group is most commonly affected by Motor Neuron Disease?

• Children

• Teenagers

• Adults

• Elderly

What is the common clinical evaluation method for Motor Neuron Disease?

• Blood pressure monitoring

• X-ray of the chest

• MRI of the abdomen

• EMG and NCS

Which of the following is a differential diagnosis for hand and forearm weakness and wasting?

• AHC lesion

• Diabetes mellitus

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Hypertension

What is the least common onset pattern of Motor Neuron Disease?

• Cardiac onset

• Bulbar onset

• Respiratory onset

• Limb onset

What is the first sign of bulbar onset in Motor Neuron Disease?

• Nasal regurgitation

• Hoarseness of voice

• Slurred speech

• Dysphagia

Which test is used to exclude the presence of other neurological conditions in Motor Neuron Disease?

• CT scan of the brain

• Urinalysis

• Muscle biopsy

• Echocardiogram