Cerebellar Function Quiz

Which brain structure is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance?

• Basal Ganglia

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Hippocampus

A patient shows signs of dysmetria, where they cannot judge the distance to an object accurately. Which part of the cerebellum is likely affected?

• Vermis

• Flocculonodular Lobe

• Lateral Hemispheres

• Fastigial Nucleus

Which clinical test evaluates the integrity of proprioception and balance by asking the patient to stand with eyes closed?

• Romberg Test

• Sharpened Romberg Test

• Tinetti Test

• Berg Balance Scale

Frenkel exercises are primarily designed to address which aspect of neuromuscular function?

• Strength

• Flexibility

• Coordination and proprioception

• Cardiovascular endurance

Which symptom is commonly associated with cerebellar dysfunction but not with basal ganglia disorders?

• Resting Tremor

• Dysmetria

• Bradykinesia

• Rigidity

Which cerebellar disorder is characterized by gait and limb ataxia, often with associated scoliosis and diabetes?

• Ataxia-Telangiectasia

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Friedreich's Ataxia

• Spinocerebellar Ataxia

The “Finger-to-Nose Test” primarily assesses what aspect of neurological function?

• Muscle strength

• Coordination and accuracy of movement

• Gait and posture

• Visual acuity

Which part of the cerebellum helps regulate balance and eye movements, especially in relation to vestibular input?

• Lateral Hemispheres

• Vermis

• Flocculonodular Lobe

• Fastigial Nucleus

The “Romberg Test” helps to differentiate between which two types of dysfunction?

• Cerebellar vs. basal ganglia

• Peripheral vs. central nervous system

• Sensory vs. motor dysfunction

• Vestibular vs. cerebellar dysfunction

In which neurological test is the ability to perform rapid, alternating movements assessed?

• Romberg Test

• Rapid Alternating Movements Test

• Heel-to-Shin Test

• Finger-to-Nose Test