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A-Z of Neurology Part II

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Nervous System and the Senses : A-Z of Neurology Part II

Introduction:
"Here is part 2 of my A to Z of Neurology series. Actually it’s K to V skipping Q and U, but that’s creative licence for you."


1. Which K is a sign of meningitis or meningeal irritation?
    Kehr’s sign
    Kernig’s sign
    Klumpke paralysis
    Krause's corpuscle


2. Which L is found between the frontal temporal lobes of the brain?
    Lingual nerve
    Lateral fissure
    Limbic system
    Lacunar infarctions


3. Which M is the lowest part of the brain stem?
    Meninges
    Mesencephalon
    Myelin sheath
    Medulla oblongata


4. N is for which supporting and insulating cells around neurones in the central nervous system?
    Neuroglia
    Neurofibrils
    Nissl bodies
    Noradrenaline


5. Which structure contains the sensitive nerve terminals in the inner ear?
    Organ of Corti
    Operculum
    Obex
    Occipital lobe


6. The autonomic nervous system controls the visceral functions of the body. Which P is a major subdivision of this system?
    Pyramidal tract
    Paraterminal gyrus
    Pituitary gland
    Parasympathetic nervous system


7. We'll skip Q and go to R.
What is a ‘knee-jerk’?
    Receptor
    Reactive synaptogenesis
    Rhodopsin
    Reflex


8. Which S is the space between the axon of one neurone with the dendrites of another?
    Sulcus
    Synapse
    Sagittal sinus
    Sella turcica


9. Which T is the important mass of nerve cells located in the very centre of the brain?
    Thalamus
    Trigeminal nerve
    Trochlear nerve
    Tentorium cerebelli


10. We’ll pass U and move on to V, which is the end of our quiz.
Which V is an agent or nerve that affects the calibre of blood vessels?
    Vagus nerve
    Ventricular system
    Virchow’s triad
    Vasomotor centre


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