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Test Questions on Autonomic Nervous System MCAT Questions
Question 1 of 5
referred pain from pancreatitis is at what level?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatitis referred pain is at T7-T8, due to visceral innervation from the greater splanchnic nerve (T5-T9), projecting to the epigastric region.
Question 2 of 5
Which nerve supplies the vertex of the scalp
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The greater occipital nerve (C2) supplies the vertex and posterior scalp.
Question 3 of 5
The cutaneous innervation of the ear
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The ear’s cutaneous innervation includes the vagus (auricular branch) for the external auditory canal.
Question 4 of 5
The neuron cell is made up of which of the following parts?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A neuron consists of an axon (transmits signals), dendrites (receive signals), and a nucleus (within the cell body, or soma, controlling cell function). 'All of the Above' is correct as these are key components.
Question 5 of 5
Cerebral palsy affects neurons in which part of the body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cerebral palsy is a disorder of movement caused by damage to motor neurons in the brain (e.g., cortex, cerebellum) before, during, or shortly after birth. It doesn’t primarily affect the spine or muscles directly.