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Neurological Review of Systems Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The presence of ataxia suggests damage to any of the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Any of the following cranial nerves has the parasympathetic nucleus EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Olfactory nerve is the correct answer because it is a sensory nerve responsible for the sense of smell and does not have a parasympathetic nucleus. In contrast, the vagus, oculomotor, and glossopharyngeal nerves all have parasympathetic components that regulate functions such as heart rate, pupil constriction, and salivation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements about nerve growth factor is not true
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nerve growth factor (NGF) is not found in high concentration in the submaxillary salivary gland. It is primarily involved in the growth, maintenance, and survival of neurons. NGF is a dimeric protein, not trimeric, and is present in the brain and other tissues. It is taken up by nerve endings and transported retrogradely to the cell body.
Question 4 of 5
The following are associated with cataract formation:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The release of neurotransmitter from synaptic vesicles:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.