Friday, April 18, 2008

106 - nervous system mcqs - part 1

1 . UMN lesion is characterized by :

a- weakness and spasticity
b- fasciculations
c- rigidity
d- localized muscular atrophy

answer is a .

2 . which of the following signs is not suggestive of a cervical spinal
cord iinjury ?

a- Flaccidity
b- increased rectal sphincter tone
c- diaphragmatic breathing
d- priapism

answer is b . the cervical spinal cord injury is characterized by decreased rectal sphincter tone and not increased rectal sphincter tone.

3 . with which one of the following, Lower motor neuron lesions are associated ?

a- flaccid paralysis
b- hyperactive stretch reflex
c- spasticity
d- muscular inco-ordination.

Answer is a . flaccid paralysis .

4 . all the following are features of cerebellar disease ?

a- intention tremors
b- past pointing
c- hypertonia
d- ataxia

answer is c . hypertonia .

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