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NCLEX Neurology Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The postsynaptic membrane contains specific proteins known as receptors that bind to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Receptors on the postsynaptic membrane bind neurotransmitters to propagate signals. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 2 of 5
The primary function of Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Schwann cells myelinate PNS axons, speeding conduction. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
Which meningeal layer is closely adherent to the surface of the brain and spinal cord, following all the convolutions and fissures?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The pia mater adheres tightly to CNS surfaces, following all contours. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
White matter tracts that connect the cerebral hemispheres and allow communication between them are called:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Commissural tracts (e.g., corpus callosum) connect the two cerebral hemispheres. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The hypothalamus regulates homeostasis (temperature, hunger, thirst). Others are unrelated. [Level: Knowledge]