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Neurology Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The corticospinal tract is an example of a:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The corticospinal tract is a projection tract, carrying motor signals from cortex to spinal cord. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 2 of 5
The central canal of the spinal cord is filled with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The central canal contains CSF, continuous with brain ventricles. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
The primary role of Upper Motor Neurons is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: UMNs initiate voluntary movements, synapsing with lower motor neurons. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
The lumbar plexus gives rise to the femoral nerve, which innervates muscles and skin in the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The femoral nerve (L2-L4, lumbar plexus) innervates the anterior thigh/leg. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles of the tongue?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The hypoglossal nerve (CN XII) controls tongue muscles. [Level: Knowledge]