Carley MCQ 11

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Saturday, November 26 2022 by carley

Last modified on Saturday, November 26 2022.

 
        A) Paralysis
 
        B) Loss of sensation
 
        C) Hyperreflexia
 
        D) Blindness
 

 

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This question was created on November 26, 2022 by carley.
This question was last modified on November 26, 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) Paralysis

This answer is correct.

The anterior horn contains the cell bodies of the lower motor neurons. Damage here could result in flaccid paralysis.  (See References)

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B) Loss of sensation

This answer is incorrect.

The dorsal root ganglion contains the cell bodies of sensory neurons, not the anterior horn  (See References)

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C) Hyperreflexia

This answer is incorrect.

The anterior horn contains the cell bodies of the lower motor neurons. Damage here could result in flaccid paralysis and hyporeflexia  (See References)

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D) Blindness

This answer is incorrect.

The anterior horn is not involved in the visual pathway  (See References)

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References:

1. Nolte, J. (2008). The Human Brain: An Introduction to Its Functional Anatomy, 6th ed. Mosby, St. Louis. (ISBN:0323041310)

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Carley MCQ 11
Question ID: 112622011
Question written by carley. (C) FrontalCortex.com 2006-2009, all rights reserved. Created: 11/26/2022
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