Basic Neuropathology 03

Topic: Pathology

Created on Tuesday, November 27 2007 by jdmiles

Last modified on Tuesday, November 27 2007.

 
        A) Flaccid paralysis
 
        B) Axial instability
 
        C) Myotonia
 
        D) Hemiballismus
 
        E) Fasciculations
 

 

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This question was created on November 27, 2007 by jdmiles.
This question was last modified on November 27, 2007.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) Flaccid paralysis

This answer is incorrect.

The cells shown here are pigmented cells in the substantia nigra. Loss of these cells is associated with Parkinsonian findings, but not with paralysis.  (See References)

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B) Axial instability

This answer is correct.

The cells shown here are pigmented cells in the substantia nigra. Loss of these cells is associated with Parkinsonian findings, e.g., resting tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, masked facies, stooped posture, axial instability, and festinating gait.  (See References)

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C) Myotonia

This answer is incorrect.

The cells shown here are pigmented cells in the substantia nigra. Loss of these cells is associated with Parkinsonian findings, but not with myotonia.  (See References)

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D) Hemiballismus

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The cells shown here are pigmented cells in the substantia nigra. Loss of these cells is associated with Parkinsonian findings, but not with hemiballismus.  (See References)

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E) Fasciculations

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The cells shown here are pigmented cells in the substantia nigra. Loss of these cells is associated with Parkinsonian findings, but not with fasciculations.  (See References)

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References:

1. Victor, M., and Ropper, A.H. (2001). Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology, 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York. (ISBN:0070674973)	Advertising:
2. Prayson, R.A., and Goldblum, J.R. (Eds.) (2005). Neuropathology. Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, Philadelphia. (ISBN:0443066582)	Advertising:
3. Nolte, J. (1993). The Human Brain: An Introduction to Its Functional Anatomy. Mosby, St. Louis. (ISBN:0801674832)	Advertising:

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Basic Neuropathology 03
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Created: 11/27/2007
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