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ANATOMY: NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM
REVALIDA QUESTIONS
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Trace the flow of CSF
What are the structures protecting the brain?
What are the lobes of the cerebrum & give their functions.
In times of stress/fear, explain what happens to the autonomic
nervous system
What are the types of aphasia? Differentiate
I pricked my finger. Explain how the neurologic system reacts in this
situation by tracing the travel of impulses
What are the parts of a neuron. Explain their functions.
Enumerate the cranial nerves
What are the structures included in the brain stem? What are their
functions?
Differentiate between the somatic nervous system and the autonomic
nervous system. Give examples for each.
Explain why cells in the PNS are able to regenerate and why cells in
the CNS cannot
A patient sustains an injury to his right cerebral hemisphere. Where
will you expect his weakness? Why?
Tell me everything you know about the blood-brain barrier
Tell me everything you know about the spinal cord
Spinal nerves form plexuses. What are they and which areas of the
body do they innervate?
What is a reflex? Explain and give examples
A patient sustained spinal injury at the C2 level. What manifestations
will you expect?
What are the 4 types of neuroglia & explain their functions
Give me the difference between the left and right cerebral
hemispheres
A patient sustains a complete spinal cord transection at the L2 level.
Give a description of simple things that he can or cannot do.
In simple terms, explain hydrocephalus, cerebrovascular accident
(CVA) and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
What are the types of aphasia? Differentiate
Spinal nerves form plexuses. What are they and which areas of the
body do they innervate?
Arrange the following structures from top to bottom (or outermost to
innermost): cerebral cortex, medulla, skull, dura mater, midbrain
What are the structures included in the brain stem? What are their
functions?
You have learned a couple of prefixes/suffixes that will help you
understand nursing terms. Give me at least 3 and tell me what they
stand for. (Example: ~plegia = paralysis)
You overheard a classmate saying bad things about you. Infuriated,
you walked up to her, called her a liar, and slapped her on the face.
How was the nervous system activated in this situation? Explain the
cranial nerve/brain structures involved.
A patient sustains an injury to his left cerebral hemisphere. What
manifestations will you expect? Why?
Differentiate between the somatic nervous system and the autonomic
nervous system. Give examples for each
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You entered a very hot room and started to sweat. So you turned on
the electric fan. Explain how the nervous system came into play in
this situation. Site parts of the brain that were activated and how you
finally came up with a way of coping.
You saw a movie which made you remember your late grandmother.
You started to cry. Explain how the nervous system came into play in
this situation.
Site parts of the brain/cranial nerve that were
activated.
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T/F Series
1. Cells in the central nervous system can regenerate
2. The hypothalamus is located in the brain stem
3. Ependymal cells are responsible for the formation of the
blood-brain barrier
4. Axons carry impulses toward the cell body
5. The postganglionic axons of the parasympathetic nervous
system release acetylcholine
6. Sympathetic nervous system activation causes vasodilation
7. Sympathetic nervous system activation dilates pupils
8. Sympathetic nervous system activation causes diarrhea
9. Gastric acid secretion is activated by the parasympathetic
nervous system
10. The spinal nerves are part of the central nervous system
11. In a spinal cord injury, the higher the level of injury, the
more serious the condition
12. A patient with an L3 level of spinal cord injury will not be
able to write
13. The color of CSF is red
14. The gray areas of the brain are myelinated
15. Efferent neurons are motor neurons
16. The corticospinal tract is a motor tract
17. The spinothalamic tract is a motor tract
18. The pyramidal tract/pathway controls voluntary movement
19. The dorsal horn of the spinal cord transmits motor
impulses
20. The ventral root of the spinal cord transmits motor
impulses
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Identification Series: Brain
1. What is the center for hunger and thirst?
2. What brain structure is responsible for balance?
3. What is responsible for the sleep/wake cycle?
4. Where do you find the apneustic & pneumotaxic centers?
5. Which lobe of the brain is responsible for vision?
6. I stepped on a nail and felt pain. Which lobe of the brain was
activated?
7. Which lobe of the brain do you find Wernicke’s Area?
8. Which lobe of the brain do you find Broca’s Area?
9. Which lobe of the brain contains the Primary Motor Area?
10. What structure of the brain is responsible for emotions?
11. What structure(s) of the brain is responsible for memory?
12. What is the vital center responsible for swallowing,
breathing, heart rate?
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What brain structure produces
dopamine?
Where is CSF produced?
the
neurotransmitter
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Identification Series:
1. Inability to speak
2. Inability to recognize objects, sounds, people
3. Inability to do purposeful movement
4. Difficulty in swallowing
5. The disease caused by lack of the neurotransmitter dopamine
6. In which area of the meninges does CSF flow?
7. Projections in the subarachnoid space that absorb CSF
8. The most common brain tumor
9. When a lumbar puncture is performed, what substance is
aspirated?
10. What nerve innervates the diaphragm?
11. What is the longest nerve in the body?
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Sympathetic / Parasympathetic Series:
1. blood vessel constriction = S
2. bronchial constriction = P
3. pupillary dilation = S
4. dry mouth = S
5. salivation = P
6. urination = P
7. constipation = S
8. sweat = S
9. hyperglycemia = S
10. hydrochloric acid secretion = P
Series:
Cranial Nerves
Spinal Nerves (CTLS)
Lobes of the cerebrum
Ventricles of the brain
At which level of the vertebrae does the spinal cord end?