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Published	04/16/2024	Subacute combined degeneration in vitamin B12 deficiency affects the {{c1::dorsal columns}}, {{c2::corticospinal tracts}}, and {{c3::spinocerebellar t…
Published	04/16/2024	{{c2::Upper}} motoneuron lesions may cause {{c1::hyper}}-reflexia
Published	04/16/2024	{{c2::Upper}} motoneuron lesions may cause {{c1::increased}} tone
Published	04/16/2024	Does spinal muscular atrophy damage upper or lower motoneurons?{{c1::Lower}}
Published	04/16/2024	Does amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) damage upper or lower motoneurons?{{c1::Both :)}}
Published	04/16/2024	ALS presents with asymmetric {{c2::flaccid}} paralysis in the {{c1::upper}} limbs
Published	04/16/2024	ALS presents with asymmetric {{c2::spastic::spastic or flaccid}} paralysis in the {{c1::lower}} limbs
Published	04/16/2024	Does ALS present with symmetric or asymmetric weakness?{{c1::Asymmetric}}
Published	04/16/2024	An early sign of ALS is atrophy and weakness of {{c1::hands}}
Published	04/16/2024	What sensory deficits does ALS present with?{{c1::None :)}}
Published	04/16/2024	What bladder/bowel deficits does ALS present with? {{c1::None :)}}
Published	04/16/2024	Which areas of the spinal cord are spared in a complete occlusion of the anterior spinal artery? {{c1::Dorsal column}} and {{c2::Lissauer's tract}}
Published	04/16/2024	Anterior spinal artery occlusion results in signs of bilateral {{c1::upper}} motoneuron lesion below the infarct
Published	04/16/2024	Anterior spinal artery occlusion results in signs of bilateral {{c1::lower}} motoneuron lesion at the level of the infarct
Published	04/16/2024	What sensory deficits are associated with anterior spinal artery occlusion? {{c1::Loss of pain and temperature::2}}
Published	04/16/2024	What bladder deficit is associated with anterior spinal artery occlusion? {{c1::Spastic bladder}}
Published	04/16/2024	{{c2::Subacute combined degeneration}} is a spinal cord lesion most commonly seen with vitamin {{c1::B12}} deficiency
Published	04/16/2024	Strokes involving the middle cerebral artery may cause paralysis and sensory loss of the {{c2::contra}}-lateral {{c1::upper}} limb and {{c1::face}}
Published	04/16/2024	Strokes involving the {{c2::middle}} cerebral artery may cause {{c1::hemineglect}} if in the non-dominant hemisphere
Published	04/16/2024	{{c2::Frontotemporal dementia (Pick disease)}} is characterized by {{c1::round::shape}} aggregates of hyperphosphorylated tau protein known as {{…
Published	04/16/2024	{{c3::Frontotemporal}} dementia is characterized by {{c1::behavioral}} and/or {{c2::language}} symptoms early in the disease course
Published	04/16/2024	Frontotemporal dementia may have associated {{c1::movement}} disorders
Published	04/16/2024	Which movement disorder presents as a slow, writhing movements, especially in the fingers? {{c1::Athetosis}}
Published	04/16/2024	Does anterior cord syndrome result in loss of vibration and proprioception?{{c1::No}}
Published	04/16/2024	Does anterior cord syndrome result in loss of pain and temperature? {{c1::Yes}}
Published	04/16/2024	Anterior cord syndrome initially presents with bilateral {{c1::flaccid::spastic or flaccid}} paralysis
Published	04/16/2024	What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that presents with bilateral lower extremity weakness and loss of pain/temperature sensation with preserved …
Published	04/16/2024	Strokes involving the anterior cerebral artery typically cause motor and/or sensory loss that is most pronounced in the contralateral {{c1::lower}} li…
Published	04/16/2024	{{c1::Radiculopathy}} is a spinal pathology described as compression of nerve roots causing pain, weakness, and numbness of limbs
Published	04/16/2024	Symmetric distal sensory loss or burning sensation associated with motor weakness = {{c1::polyneuropathy::syndrome}}
Published	04/16/2024	What features are preserved in anterior spinal artery syndrome?{{c1::Vibration and light touch sensation}}
Published	04/16/2024	Is ALS associated with cognitive impairment?{{c1::Yes (frontotemporal dementia)}}
Published	04/16/2024	Stroke in the {{c1::superior}} division of the dominant MCA presents with Broca's aphasia and {{c2::contralateral weakness::what other …
Published	04/16/2024	Stroke in the {{c1::inferior}} division of the dominant MCA presents with Wernicke's aphasia and {{c2::right visual field deficit::what…
Published	04/16/2024	What type of neuropathy describes a lesion of a single peripheral nerve?{{c1::Mononeuropathy}}
Published	04/16/2024	What separates corticobasal syndrome from Parkinson's is that CBS also has cortical deficits like {{c1::apraxia}}, and it has {{c2::asymmetric::a…
Published	04/16/2024	{{c1::Progressive Supranuclear Palsy}} and {{c2::Corticobasal Syndrome}} are Parkinson's plus syndromes that are characterized by accumulation of {{c3…
Published	04/16/2024	Lesions in the {{c2::brain}} will typically present with {{c1::cortical deficits}} and {{c1::lateralized deficits}}
Published	04/16/2024	Lesions in the {{c2::brainstem}} will typically present with {{c1::cranial nerve deficits}} and {{c1::crossed facial/body deficits}}
Published	04/16/2024	Lesions in the {{c2::spinal cord}} will typically present with {{c1::crossed motor/sensory deficits}} and occasionally {{c1::bowel/bladder incontinenc…
Published	04/16/2024	Lesions in the {{c2::motor neurons}} will typically present with {{c1::isolated motor symptoms}}
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