Nervous System

How would you describe Neuroanatomy in 1 word?

Which combination of neuronal and glial elements is essential for maintaining the blood-brain barrier integrity?

• Ependymal cells and pericytes

• Astrocytes and endothelial cells

• Microglia and Schwann cells

• Oligodendrocytes and fenestrated capillaries

A lesion of the anterior horn of the spinal cord would most likely result in which of the following?

• Spastic paralysis and increased deep tendon reflexes

• Loss of proprioception and vibration sense

• Flaccid paralysis and muscle atrophy

• Contralateral pain and temperature loss

The Babinski sign indicates:

• Normal reflex activity in adults

• Damage to the corticospinal tract

• Proper functioning of the spinal cord

• Involuntary eye movement

Which receptor type is primarily responsible for detecting muscle tension?

• Golgi tendon organ

• Ruffini endings

• Muscle spindle

• Pacinian corpuscles

Which of the following structures provides the outermost protective covering of a peripheral nerve?

• Dura mater

• Perineurium

• Arachnoid mater

• Epineurium

Which lamina serves as a relay center for visceral afferents and is involved in autonomic regulation?

• Lamina I

• Lamina V

• Lamina VII

• Lamina X

A patient presents the inability to sweat below a certain spinal level. Which structure is affected?

• Anterior horn cells

• Lateral horn of the spinal cord

• Dorsal root ganglion

• Spinothalamic tract