Clinical questions

Question 1

Which cells produce CSF in the ventricular system?

Answer 1

Ependymal cells

Within choroid plexus

Question 2

Which spinal pathway is responsible for transmission of pain signals originating at the right hand?

Answer 2

Left spinothalamic pathway

also known as anterolateral

Question 3

Which cranial nerve is responsible for sensation to the posterior third of the tongue?

Answer 3

CN IX (glossopharyngeal)

Anterior 2/3 is Vc for sensory and VII for taste.

Question 4

What is meant by the term anencephalus?

Answer 4

Incomplete development of thr brain (usually at least brainstem is present but not survivable)

Question 5

Damage to Broca’s area leads to which observed characteristic in patients?

Answer 5

Trouble speaking fluently with preserved language comprehension.

Question 6

What is the approximate 7-day risk for stroke after transient ischaemic attack (TIA)?

Answer 6

5.2% at 7 days.

Question 7

What is the first line treatment for management of depression?

Answer 7

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Question 8

What visual field defecit would result from a lesion in the right optic tract?

Answer 8

Left homonymous hemianopia