Neurology Quiz

What is the most common lesion after the internal capsule?

• Cerebellar Lesion

• Basal Ganglia Lesion

• Cortical Lesion

• Brainstem Lesion

Which test is used to assess past pointing?

• Romberg's Test

• Finger Nose Test

• Heel to Shin Test

• Babinski Test

What is a symptom of cerebellar lesion?

• Loss of coordination (ataxia)

• Increased muscle tone

• Hyperreflexia

• Spasticity

What is the functions of the basal ganglia?

• Planning and programming

• Control involuntary movements at rest

• Help in execution and maintenance of tone

• Parkinson's resting tremors of damage to the basal ganglia

Which pathway is associated with the direct pathway in the basal ganglia?

• Excitatory pathway

• Inhibitory pathway

• Sensory pathway

• Motor pathway

What neurotransmitter is involved in the direct and indirect pathway of the basal ganglia via straitum nigrum?

• Dopamine D1

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• GABA

Answer explanation

Dopaamin in the Nigro striatal pathway will be both inh. as well as to stimulate consists of caudate nucleus and

and putamen.

What is the role of the cerebellum in motor control?

• Balance and coordination

• Memory and learning

• Language processing

• Emotional regulation

What is the function of the indirect pathway in the basal ganglia?

• Inhibitory pathway

• Excitatory pathway

• Sensory pathway

• Cognitive pathway

Which structure is involved in the cerebellar circuit?

• Purkinje cells

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Thalamus

What is the role of the Golgi cells in the cerebellar circuit?

• Modulate input signals

• Transmit motor commands

• Process sensory information

• Store memories