These are topics that are often covered and tested in early medical neurobiology courses. They require an understanding of specific neuro-anatomical and systems concepts, while at the same time have clinical relevance.<\/p>\n
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Bell’s Palsy – a common disorder that has different manifestation depending on whether the lesion is central or peripheral. Requires knowledge of the organization of the Facial nerve (CN VII).<\/p>\n
Lesions of the visual pathway – lesions at different levels of the visual pathway produce specific visual defects. Requires knowledge of the organization of CN II as well as the more central visual pathway.<\/p>\n
Pupillary reflexes – sensory or motor lesions have different effects on pupillary reflexes. Requires knowledge of CN II, parasympathetic and motor pathways, and midbrain nuclei.<\/p>\n
Hearing loss – distinguish between the two major classes of hearing loss, sensorineural and conductive.<\/p>\n
Aphasia – distinguish between major types of aphasias, including Wernicke’s and Broca’s. Requires knowledge of auditory and speech pathways, as well as blood supply patterns.<\/p>\n
Brown-Sequard syndrome – caused by a hemi-transection of the spinal cord, this produces classic and specific sensory and motor deficits. Requires knowledge of spinal cord anatomy and tract decussation locations.<\/p>\n
Myesthenia gravis – an auto-immune disorder. Requires knowledge of synaptic neurotransmission and neuropharmacology.<\/p>\n
Cortico-spinal tract – the major descending motor tract.<\/p>\n
Spino-thalamic tract – the ascending pathway for pain and temperature information.<\/p>\n
Dorsal column – medial lemniscus – the ascending pathway for touch and vibratory sensation.<\/p>\n
Intracranial bleeds – among the most common neurological problems. Requires knowledge of brain coverings (dura, arachnoid) as well as brain vessels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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