Neuroscience Quiz

The Romberg test is used to assess:

• Muscle strength

• Balance and proprioception

• Joint range of motion

• Reflexes

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for coordination and balance?

• Cerebrum

• Medulla oblongata

• Cerebellum

• Pons

Which test is commonly used to assess coordination in a clinical setting?

• Romberg test

• Phalen's test

• Tinel's sign

• Babinski reflex

Which of the following is a common gait abnormality observed in Parkinson's disease?

• Ataxic gait

• Scissors gait

• Festinating gait

• Steppage gait

Which of the following conditions is characterized by progressive muscle weakness and atrophy?

• Multiple sclerosis

• Myasthenia gravis

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

• Guillain-Barré syndrome

What is the term for the uncoordinated, clumsy movements often seen in cerebellar disorders?

• Dysmetria

• Ataxia

• Dysdiadochokinesia

• Tremor

Which type of muscle fiber is primarily involved in endurance activities?

• Type I (slow-twitch)

• Type IIa (fast-twitch, oxidative)

• Type IIb (fast-twitch, glycolytic)

• Type IIx (intermediate)

What is the primary function of the basal ganglia in movement?

• Initiation and regulation of voluntary movements

• Coordination of reflex actions

• Control of breathing and heart rate

• Regulation of blood pressure

Which sensory system is most crucial for maintaining balance while standing on one leg with eyes closed?

• Visual system

• Vestibular system

• Auditory system

• Olfactory system

Which rehabilitation technique is commonly used to improve coordination and proprioception?

• Strength training

• Plyometric exercises

• Balance training

• Aerobic conditioning