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A physician explains to a patient that their lumbar puncture will be performed below the level of the spinal cord termination. At which vertebral level does the spinal cord typically end in adults?

Simon was in a MVA and sustained compression to a major artery. As a result of the accident, he is unable to move his extremities, speak or even smile. Which of the following cerebral arteries was damaged?

Which of the following is not a branch of the internal carotid?

A patient diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome presents with saddle anesthesia and loss of bowel and bladder control. Which nerve roots are most likely affected?

A patient is given a medication that enhances the activity of an inhibitory neurotransmitter to help manage anxiety. Which neurotransmitter is most likely being targeted?

Matching:    A=Left Hemisphere   B=Right Hemisphere Match each function with the corresponding hemisphere (Left or Right)  

Which of the following is a key requirement for successful axonal regeneration in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

Which of the following neuroglia forms the white matter of the Central Nervous System?

Alexis Parker sustained a stroke involving the left side of her body.  She is currently having difficulty understanding sign language which she has used since birth. Which region of the brain is most likely involved?

Which part of the nervous system has a greater capacity for neural regeneration?