Neurological Disorders

What type of neurological disorder is characterized by the progressive degeneration of the cerebral cortex?

• Stroke

• Alzheimer's disease

• Meningitis

• Multiple sclerosis

Which of the following is a common risk factor for stroke?

• Low cholesterol

• High physical activity

• Hypertension

• Low blood pressure

What is the primary cause of myasthenia gravis?

• Viral infections

• Genetic mutations

• Autoantibodies against acetylcholine receptors

• Blockage of calcium channels

Which type of stroke results from a vascular occlusion?

• Hemorrhagic stroke

• Subarachnoid hemorrhage

• Transient ischemic attack

• Ischemic stroke

What is a characteristic feature of Alzheimer's disease?

• Rapid muscle contraction

• Inflammation of the meninges

• Increased dopamine levels

• Formation of neurofibrillary tangles

Which of the following is a demyelinating disorder?

• Stroke

• Multiple sclerosis

• Parkinson's disease

• Migraine

What is the primary pathological change in bacterial meningitis?

• Neuronal apoptosis

• Inflammatory response in the subarachnoid space

• Formation of amyloid plaques

• Demyelination of neurons

Which of the following is a common symptom of cerebral edema?

• Vision loss

• Muscle spasms

• Decreased heart rate

• Increased intracranial pressure

What is the main cause of ischemic stroke?

• Venous bleeding

• Trauma

• Vascular occlusion

• Infection

Which type of amyloid protein is associated with familial Alzheimer's disease?

• APOE4

• APP

• Tau

• Aβ42