Carley MCQ 24

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Saturday, November 26 2022 by carley

Last modified on Saturday, November 26 2022.

 
        A) Dysmetria on the left side
 
        B) Hyperreflexia
 
        C) Fluent speech
 
        D) Dysmetria on the right side
 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A) Dysmetria on the left side

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Damage to the cerebellum results in ipsilateral deficits. The cerebellum is invovled in coordination so dysmetria will likely be seen in a patient with a cerebellar lesion.  (See References)

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B) Hyperreflexia

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Lesions to the cerebellum may result in reduction of reflexes   (See References)

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C) Fluent speech

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Speaking involves complex movements that require help from the cerebellum. As a result, a cerebellar lesion could result in disrupted speech (scanning speech).  (See References)

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D) Dysmetria on the right side

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Cerebellar lesions will cause deficits to the ipsilateral side   (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 24
Question ID: 112622024
Question written by carley. (C) FrontalCortex.com 2006-2009, all rights reserved. Created: 11/26/2022
Modified: 11/26/2022
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