For the spinothalamic tract, which of the following statements is FALSE? The first order neuron is ipsilateral The first order neuron decussates The third order neuron is contralateral The cell body for the 3rd order neuron is located in the thalamus This tract carries carries pain and temperature sensation Since I misspoke in lecture concerning this info. You will get 2 points for answering either 1 or 2. But know that the correct answer is 2.

Where is his injury? Para or quadriplegic? C7 – para C5 – quad T12 – quad C 3 – para L1 – para Not sure Go back to previous slide Reflexes in legs?? Discuss spastic vs flaccid again Upper or lower motor neuron lesion??

Why is the guy in blue “smarter”? His brain is bigger He has more brain weight for his body weight He uses all of his brain He just thinks he’s smarter He has more cerebral cortex Everyone will get credit for this question.

Damage to the left ventral horn at spinal cord levels C6 will cause: Flaccid paralysis in right arm Spastic paralysis in right arm Flaccid paralysis in left arm Spastic paralysis in left arm Two of the above I’m going to throw this question out. Know however, that the correct answer is 3. Yes, right after spinal cord damage, the person will have spastic paralysis due to spinal shock and on the exam, I will specify a time line. When ventral horn cells are damaged, it’s only the LMN’s that are damaged which leads to flaccid paralysis just like when you cut a peripheral nerve.

Can bacterial meningitis cause brain damage, coma and death? Yes No Not sure

What is the arrow pointing to? Right lateral ventricle Left lateral ventricle 3rd ventricle Brainstem Cerebral cortex Subarachnoid space

Under normal conditions, what is in the dural sinuses? Arterial blood Venous blood “dirty” CSF None of the above Two of the above

Damage to the left precentral gyrus results in: Motor problems on the left side of the body Motor problems on the right side of the body Motor problems on both left and right Sensory problems on the right side of the body