#1
Which neurological disorder is characterized by recurrent seizures?
Epilepsy
ExplanationCharacterized by recurrent seizures.
#2
Which of the following is a hallmark feature of migraine headaches?
Aura
ExplanationHallmark feature is the presence of aura.
#3
Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose brain tumors?
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
ExplanationCommonly used for brain tumor diagnosis.
#4
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with Parkinson's disease?
Dopamine
ExplanationPrimarily associated with Parkinson's.
#5
What is the hallmark symptom of Alzheimer's disease?
Memory loss
ExplanationHallmark symptom is memory loss.
#6
Which neurological disorder is characterized by a progressive loss of motor function due to the degeneration of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
ExplanationProgressive loss of motor function due to nerve cell degeneration.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Visual disturbances
ExplanationVisual disturbances are not symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome.
#8
Which of the following is a diagnostic test used to measure electrical activity in the brain?
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
ExplanationMeasures brain electrical activity.
#9
What is the main diagnostic criterion used for diagnosing multiple sclerosis?
Detection of oligoclonal bands in cerebrospinal fluid
ExplanationMainly diagnosed by detecting oligoclonal bands in CSF.
#10
Which of the following is a key diagnostic feature of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
Presence of motor neuron degeneration
ExplanationKey feature is the presence of motor neuron degeneration.
#11
What is the gold standard diagnostic test for diagnosing myasthenia gravis?
Tensilon test
ExplanationGold standard test is the Tensilon test.
#12
What is the primary diagnostic criterion for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
Presence of upper and lower motor neuron signs
ExplanationPrimary criterion is the presence of upper and lower motor neuron signs.