Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Quiz

Explore brain injury mechanisms, symptoms, and treatments. Test your knowledge with our TBI quiz! Learn about imaging, cellular processes, and more.

#1

Which structure of the brain is most commonly injured in traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

Cerebellum
Frontal lobe
Temporal lobe
Brainstem
#2

Which imaging modality is often used to assess TBI-related structural damage?

X-ray
Computed Tomography (CT)
Ultrasound
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
#3

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating vital functions such as breathing and heart rate?

Hippocampus
Thalamus
Cerebellum
Brainstem
#4

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of mild TBI (concussion)?

Loss of consciousness
Headache
Nausea
Amnesia
#5

Which protective equipment is commonly used to prevent head injuries in contact sports?

Mouthguard
Knee pads
Elbow pads
Shin guards
#6

Which part of the brain is responsible for the regulation of emotions and social behavior?

Frontal lobe
Occipital lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
#7

Which of the following is NOT a primary mechanism of injury in TBI?

Acceleration
Deceleration
Rotation
Compression
#8

What is the primary cellular process contributing to secondary brain injury after TBI?

Axonal regeneration
Apoptosis
Neurotransmitter synthesis
Myelination
#9

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with excitotoxicity following TBI?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Glutamate
GABA
#10

Which of the following is a potential complication of severe TBI?

Hypertension
Hypothermia
Hyponatremia
Hypernatremia
#11

Which type of TBI injury involves a focal brain lesion caused by the brain hitting the skull opposite the site of impact?

Contusion
Concussion
Hematoma
Diffuse axonal injury (DAI)
#12

Which of the following statements about coup-contrecoup injury in TBI is true?

It involves injury only at the site of impact.
It involves injury at both the site of impact and the opposite side of the brain.
It is caused by rapid deceleration forces.
It primarily affects the brainstem.
#13

Which scoring system is commonly used to assess the severity of TBI based on clinical presentation?

Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
Modified Rankin Scale (MRS)
Hunt and Hess Scale
#14

What is the primary cause of diffuse axonal injury (DAI) in TBI?

Direct impact to the skull
Acceleration-deceleration forces
Coup-contrecoup injury
Cerebral edema
#15

Which medication is commonly administered to reduce intracranial pressure (ICP) in severe TBI?

Aspirin
Morphine
Mannitol
Insulin
#16

Which cognitive function is most commonly affected in patients with moderate to severe TBI?

Executive function
Language
Memory
Attention
#17

Which hormone, released in response to stress, can exacerbate secondary brain injury following TBI?

Cortisol
Insulin
Thyroxine
Estrogen
#18

Which cognitive impairment is characterized by difficulty understanding and producing speech after TBI?

Dysarthria
Anomia
Aphasia
Apraxia

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