BIOD 152 Nervous System Exam Review 2026 | Verified
Q&A | Graded A+
1. Which of the following symptoms is most likely to be seen in a patient with
ALS?
Somnolent
Progressive muscle weakness.
Encephalitis
Automatic behavior
2. In a clinical scenario where a patient has damage to the sympathetic trunk,
what physiological effects might be observed?
Enhanced sensory perception in the limbs.
Dysfunction in autonomic responses such as heart rate and blood
vessel constriction.
Improved coordination of fine motor skills.
Increased voluntary muscle control.
3. As the result of the hemorrhage shown in the image, what was the most likely
functional deficit in the patient?
, Impaired memory
Neglect of the left side
Movement disorder
Fluent aphasia
Tactile agnosia
4. Which is false regarding the sympathetic nervous system?
Increases heart rate, respiration, dilate pupils, etc
Craniosacral origin
When animal is required to perform vigorous physical activity
Short preganglionic neurons, long postganglionic neurons
Fight or flight
5. If a patient with a hemorrhagic CVA shows symptoms of rigidity and planning
difficulties, which rehabilitation strategy would be most beneficial to address
their motor control issues?
Using medication to enhance sensory perception.
, Implementing passive range-of-motion exercises exclusively.
Incorporating task-specific training to improve movement planning
and execution.
Focusing solely on strength training without functional tasks.
6. A person who has experienced a SCI and is ventilator dependent to breathe
must have an injury at which spinal level?
Sacral level
Cervical level
Lumbar level
Thoracic level
7. Describe the role of the cerebellum in the context of motor control and
coordination.
The cerebellum is involved in balance and coordination, helping to
fine-tune motor activities.
The cerebellum primarily processes visual information for spatial
awareness.
The cerebellum has no role in motor control and only processes
sensory information.
The cerebellum is solely responsible for initiating voluntary
movements.
8. What cranial nerve is highlighted in blue?
spinal accessory
abducens
oculomotor
, trochlear
9. What is the primary function of the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve?
It provides sensory innervation to the mid-facial region.
It controls muscles of mastication.
It innervates the tongue.
It provides motor innervation to the jaw.
10. Which division of the brainstem is responsible for regulating vital functions
like breathing and heartbeat?
Medulla oblongata
Cerebellum
Midbrain
Pons
11. If a patient experiences damage to the spinal cord, how might this affect their
muscle tone?
Muscle tone will remain unchanged regardless of spinal cord damage.
It will cause involuntary muscle spasms in all muscle groups.
It may lead to decreased muscle tone or flaccidity in the affected
areas.
It will enhance muscle tone in the affected areas.
Q&A | Graded A+
1. Which of the following symptoms is most likely to be seen in a patient with
ALS?
Somnolent
Progressive muscle weakness.
Encephalitis
Automatic behavior
2. In a clinical scenario where a patient has damage to the sympathetic trunk,
what physiological effects might be observed?
Enhanced sensory perception in the limbs.
Dysfunction in autonomic responses such as heart rate and blood
vessel constriction.
Improved coordination of fine motor skills.
Increased voluntary muscle control.
3. As the result of the hemorrhage shown in the image, what was the most likely
functional deficit in the patient?
, Impaired memory
Neglect of the left side
Movement disorder
Fluent aphasia
Tactile agnosia
4. Which is false regarding the sympathetic nervous system?
Increases heart rate, respiration, dilate pupils, etc
Craniosacral origin
When animal is required to perform vigorous physical activity
Short preganglionic neurons, long postganglionic neurons
Fight or flight
5. If a patient with a hemorrhagic CVA shows symptoms of rigidity and planning
difficulties, which rehabilitation strategy would be most beneficial to address
their motor control issues?
Using medication to enhance sensory perception.
, Implementing passive range-of-motion exercises exclusively.
Incorporating task-specific training to improve movement planning
and execution.
Focusing solely on strength training without functional tasks.
6. A person who has experienced a SCI and is ventilator dependent to breathe
must have an injury at which spinal level?
Sacral level
Cervical level
Lumbar level
Thoracic level
7. Describe the role of the cerebellum in the context of motor control and
coordination.
The cerebellum is involved in balance and coordination, helping to
fine-tune motor activities.
The cerebellum primarily processes visual information for spatial
awareness.
The cerebellum has no role in motor control and only processes
sensory information.
The cerebellum is solely responsible for initiating voluntary
movements.
8. What cranial nerve is highlighted in blue?
spinal accessory
abducens
oculomotor
, trochlear
9. What is the primary function of the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve?
It provides sensory innervation to the mid-facial region.
It controls muscles of mastication.
It innervates the tongue.
It provides motor innervation to the jaw.
10. Which division of the brainstem is responsible for regulating vital functions
like breathing and heartbeat?
Medulla oblongata
Cerebellum
Midbrain
Pons
11. If a patient experiences damage to the spinal cord, how might this affect their
muscle tone?
Muscle tone will remain unchanged regardless of spinal cord damage.
It will cause involuntary muscle spasms in all muscle groups.
It may lead to decreased muscle tone or flaccidity in the affected
areas.
It will enhance muscle tone in the affected areas.
