Neuro Tracts

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1. Which of these statements is true?

  • The sensory cortex is the same as the precentral gyrus
  • The third order neurones of the DCML travel through the internal capsule
  • Second order neurones travel from the thalamus to the ipsilateral sensory cortex
  • Touch and proprioception is carried via ventral columns
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2. What is the function of the corticobulbar tract?

  • Coordinate head movement to eye movement
  • Somatic limb control
  • Somatic facial control
  • Involuntary control of tone and balance

3. Where does the majority of the lateral corticospinal tract decussate?

  • Pons
  • Pyramids of lower medulla
  • Spinal cord
  • Ventral horn of cervical spinal cord

4. What is the function of the vestibulospinal tract?

  • Coordination of head movement
  • Fine control of hand movements
  • Control flexors of the arms and extensors of the legs
  • Alters tone of muscle

5. Which of these conveys information from the upper limb?

  • Rostral cerebellar tract
  • Fasciculus gracilis
  • Anterior spinocerebellar tract
  • Posterior spinocerebellar tract

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