ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Neurology Questions
Question 1 of 5
Broca's area, crucial for speech production and language expression, is typically found in the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Broca’s area, in the left frontal lobe (typically), controls speech production. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 2 of 5
Voluntary motor commands originate in the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Voluntary motor commands arise from motor neurons in the ventral horn. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
In the spinal cord, where does decussation commonly occur for sensory information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sensory fibers (e.g., pain/temperature) decussate via the dorsal horn to the opposite side. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
The point of connection between the ventral and dorsal roots is known as the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The spinal nerve forms where dorsal (sensory) and ventral (motor) roots merge. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
Preganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system release the neurotransmitter:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sympathetic preganglionic neurons release acetylcholine (ACh) to postganglionic neurons. [Level: Knowledge]