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NCLEX Neurology Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which structure carries axons from the nucleus gracilis to the thalamus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The medial lemniscus carries axons from the nucleus gracilis to the thalamus. TMP13 p. 610
Question 2 of 5
Which statement accurately describes a feature of temperature sensation by the nervous system?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warm and cold receptors detect both steady-state and changing temperatures. TMP13 p. 631
Question 3 of 5
Which substance will elicit the sensation of sour taste?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sour taste is proportional to hydrogen ion concentration from acids. TMP13 p. 685
Question 4 of 5
Which substance is most likely to increase in the rods of the retina when the light is turned on?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Light activates rhodopsin to metarhodopsin II, increasing its concentration. TMP13 pp. 647, 649-651
Question 5 of 5
The condition of myopia is usually corrected by which type of lens?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myopia (near-sightedness) is corrected with a concave lens to diverge light, moving the focal point onto the retina. TMP13 p. 641