ATI RN
Questions About the Nervous System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The dermatome supplying the great toe is usually
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The great toe is supplied by the L5 dermatome, covering the lateral leg and dorsal foot. L4 supplies the medial foot, and S1 the lateral foot.
Question 2 of 5
All of the following are branches of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The infraorbital nerve is a maxillary (V2) branch, not ophthalmic (V1). Lacrimal, supraorbital, and infratrochlear are V1 branches.
Question 3 of 5
Regarding the speech centres
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Damage to Broca’s area (frontal lobe) causes motor (expressive) aphasia. It’s typically left-sided regardless of handedness, anterior, and Wernicke’s handles comprehension.
Question 4 of 5
Where does the superior cerebral vein lie?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Superior cerebral veins lie in the subarachnoid space (arachnoid mater), draining into the superior sagittal sinus.
Question 5 of 5
How do neurons communicate with one another?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neurons communicate electrically within the cell (via action potentials) and chemically between cells (via neurotransmitters at synapses). 'Radio-wave-like impulses' is incorrect, so 'A and B' is the accurate choice.