NURS 216B - Lecture 1 - Neurology I UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
True or False: False. It is part of the efferent division.
The autonomic nervous system
(sympathetic and parasympathetic) is
part of the afferent division.
The ability to speak is governed by Broca's Area
what area in the brain?
The Wernicke's Area controls the The ability to comprehend language
ability to do what?
True or False: True. It controls the ability to comprehend
The Wernicke's Area is part of the language which is why it is in the sensory cortex as
sensory cortex. Why or why not? it uses your sense of hearing.
True or False: True. It controls the ability to speak which is why is
The Broca's Area is part of the motor is in the motor cortex as you need to move your
cortex. Why or why not? mouth to speak.
What cells secrete cerebrospinal Ependymal cells
fluid?
, True or False: True
The brain lacks centrioles, so if there
is damage to the brain tissue it is
permanent, as centrioles help in cell
division.
Low Reticular Activating System It indicates sleep and possible metabolic acidosis
activity indicates what? What is the due to decreased perfusion. Change in Level of
cardinal symptom? Consciousness
According to Glasgow Coma Scale, 4 points
eye opening is scored on a total of
how many points?
According to Glasgow Coma Scale, 5 points
verbal response is scored on a total
of how many points?
According to Glasgow Coma Scale, 6 points
motor response is scored on a total
of how many points?
Give an example of what a focal Focal injury --> Loss of hearing due to a tumor in
injury would look like. the occipital
Give an example of a global injury. Global injury --> Altered consciousness, stupor,
coma, loss of control of bladder and stool.
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
True or False: False. It is part of the efferent division.
The autonomic nervous system
(sympathetic and parasympathetic) is
part of the afferent division.
The ability to speak is governed by Broca's Area
what area in the brain?
The Wernicke's Area controls the The ability to comprehend language
ability to do what?
True or False: True. It controls the ability to comprehend
The Wernicke's Area is part of the language which is why it is in the sensory cortex as
sensory cortex. Why or why not? it uses your sense of hearing.
True or False: True. It controls the ability to speak which is why is
The Broca's Area is part of the motor is in the motor cortex as you need to move your
cortex. Why or why not? mouth to speak.
What cells secrete cerebrospinal Ependymal cells
fluid?
, True or False: True
The brain lacks centrioles, so if there
is damage to the brain tissue it is
permanent, as centrioles help in cell
division.
Low Reticular Activating System It indicates sleep and possible metabolic acidosis
activity indicates what? What is the due to decreased perfusion. Change in Level of
cardinal symptom? Consciousness
According to Glasgow Coma Scale, 4 points
eye opening is scored on a total of
how many points?
According to Glasgow Coma Scale, 5 points
verbal response is scored on a total
of how many points?
According to Glasgow Coma Scale, 6 points
motor response is scored on a total
of how many points?
Give an example of what a focal Focal injury --> Loss of hearing due to a tumor in
injury would look like. the occipital
Give an example of a global injury. Global injury --> Altered consciousness, stupor,
coma, loss of control of bladder and stool.
